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Research Fellowship | Advanced in vitro Systems

AccelBio is looking for one Research Fellow to join CoLAB AccelBio, under the project “Development of novel human-based technologies to accelerate drug discovery for neuromuscular disorders” with the funding support of LaCaixa Foundation (LCF/BQ/PR25/12110007).

Please find further information: here
Deadline for applications: September 21st, 2026

Opportunities

Welcome to the online AccelBio recruitment system.
Join us and work in a dinamic, creative and open organization, with a culture of innovation and collaboration.
There's no current opportunities available.
Current Applications
Research Fellowship | Advanced in vitro Systems

AccelBio is looking for one Research Fellow to join CoLAB AccelBio, under the project “Development of novel human-based technologies to accelerate drug discovery for neuromuscular disorders” with the funding support of LaCaixa Foundation (LCF/BQ/PR25/12110007).

Please find further information: here
Deadline for applications: September 21st, 2026

Closed Applications
Research Fellowship | In vitro advanced systems

AccelBio is looking for one Research Fellow to join CoLAB AccelBio, under the project “Development of novel human-based technologies to accelerate drug discovery for neuromuscular disorders” with the funding support of LaCaixa Foundation (LCF/BQ/PR25/12110007).

Please find further information: here
Deadline for applications: April 29, 2026
Applications closed.

Results: here

See information
RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP | High Throughput Screening

AccelBio is looking for one Research Fellow to join CoLAB AccelBio, under the project “Exploiting novel host-directed antimicrobials for combating infections by Staphylococcus aureus” with the funding support of FCT 2024.13677.PEX.

Please find further information here.

Deadline: February 9, 2026.

Results: here

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ECOSYSTEM MANAGER

AccelBio is looking for one Innovation Ecosystem Manager to join CoLAB AccelBio, within the framework of the project BioRed: Building Interregional Opportunities for Digital and Green innovation in Red Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals, funded by the European Union under grant agreement 101225453. BioRed is a 7-country initiative to strengthen regional biotech/pharma ecosystems. The Innovation Ecosystem Manager will be responsible for designing and running activities that turn mapping & strategy into collaboration and investment
ready business cases, while nurturing a lasting, open innovation community.

Please find further information here.

Deadline for applications: November 30th.

Results here

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INNOVATION MANAGER

AccelBio is looking for one Innovation Manager to join CoLAB AccelBio, within the framework of the project BioTransfer, funded under the call COMPETE2030-2024-6-Transferência do conhecimento científico e tecnológico. BioTransfer is a co-promoted initiative (i3S, AccelBio, CoLAB Trials) aiming to build a connected “battery” of instruments for biomedical tech transfer.

The Innovation Manager will lead planning and execution of biotech innovation support activities including scouting, maturation assessment, and support to partnerships, and deal enablement, in close contact with startups, SMEs and academic institutions. Furthermore, the Innovation Manager will be responsible for delivering results on time, on budget, and with clear regional and national impact, according with specific project needs.

Please find further information here.

Deadline: November 30th.

Results here

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PROJECT MANAGER

AccelBio is looking for one Project Manager to join CoLAB AccelBio, within the framework of the project BioTransfer, funded under the call COMPETE2030-2024-6-Transferência do conhecimento científico e tecnológico. BioTransfer is a co-promoted initiative (i3S, AccelBio, CoLAB Trials) aiming to build a connected “battery” of instruments for biomedical tech transfer.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Project Manager to join our team. The Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and completion of projects within specified deadlines and budget constraints.

Please find further information on the position here.

Deadline for application closed on: November 30th

Final results can be found here

See information
RESEARCH TECHNICIAN | Advanced in vitro systems

AccelBio is looking for one Research Technician to join AccelBio, with the funding support of Investimento RE-C05-i02 – Missão Interface N.º 01/C05-i02/2022.

We are seeking a research technician trainee to join our team. The trainee will support the development of AccelBio’s platform “Advanced in vitro systems” by carrying experimental activities such as culture of human pluripotent stem cells, including cell maintenance and differentiation; RNA extraction and real-time quantitative PCR; cryosectioning techniques; and sample preparation for immunostaining and flow cytometry analysis.

Please find further information here.

Deadline: November 30th.

Please find the results here.

See information
STAFF SCIENTIST | Computational Medicinal Chemistry

AccelBio is looking for one Computational Medicinal Chemist to join AccelBio, in the scope of the project , with the funding support of «Agendas/Alianças mobilizadoras para a Inovação Empresarial» Component 5 of Resilience and Recuperation Plan (PRR) under the call n.º 02/C05-i01/2022.
We are seeking a talented and motivated Computational Medicinal Chemist with a strong background in the biotech/pharma industry. As a key member of the drug discovery group, you will play a crucial role in advancing our pipeline by applying computational techniques
to validate new targets and design and optimize new therapeutics.

Please find further information here.

Deadline: November 22nd, 2025.

Results here.

See information
RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP | Computational Medicinal Chemistry
Fellowship Reference: CoLAB-AccelBio/BI/6-2025

AccelBio is looking for one (1) Research Fellow to join CoLAB AccelBio, under the project “Targeting T cell activity to tackle inflammation” with the funding support of “la Caixa” Foundation CaixaResearch Health 2024 Call for Proposals.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Molecular Modeler Research Fellow to join our team and to provide technical and scientific support to a R&D project targeting T cell activity to address inflammation.

Please find further information here.

Deadline: November 22nd, 2025.

Results here.

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Assistant Researcher | High-Throughput Screening

AccelBio is looking for one high-throughput screening scientist to join AccelBio, in the scope of the project , with the funding support of «Agendas/Alianças mobilizadoras para a Inovação Empresarial» Component 5 of Resilience and Recuperation Plan (PRR) under the call n.º 02/C05-i01/2022.

The contract is expected to start in December 2025 with a duration of 7 months; the activities will be developed at the High-Throughput Screening Platform of University of Coimbra at UC-Biotech building in Cantanhede, Portugal.

Further information here.

Results here.

See information
Research Fellowship – Advanced In Vitro Systems

Fellowship Reference: CoLAB-AccelBio/BI/5-2025

 AccelBio is looking for one (1) Research Fellow to join CoLAB AccelBio, under the project “Unravelling the epicardium contribution to disease mechanism for treatment design in arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy” funded by the European Union under grant agreement 101115536.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Research Fellow to join our team. The Research Fellow will be responsible for providing technical and scientific support to 1) generate and characterize hiPSC-derived heart organoids that replicate arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy, 2) perform compound screening.

Please find further information here.

Deadline: September 1st, 2025.

Results here.

Selected Candidate: Inês de Andrade Saraiva

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Research Fellowship - Advanced In Vitro Systems | Heart Organoids

Fellowship Reference: CoLAB-AccelBio/BI/4-2025

AccelBio is looking for one (1) Research Fellow to join CoLAB AccelBio, under the project
“Advanced in vitro systems – Heart organoids” with the funding support of RE-C05-i02 –
Missão Interface N.º 01/C05-i02/2022.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Research Fellow to join our team. The Research
Fellow will be responsible for providing technical and scientific support to an R&D project
targeting the development of advanced in vitro systems based on human-induced
Pluripotent Stem Cells coupled with microfluid devices.

Please find further information here.

Results here.

Selected Candidate: Mafalda Vicente

See information
Research Fellowship - Drug Discovery

Fellowship Reference: CoLAB-AccelBio/BI/3-2025

AccelBio is looking for one (1) Research Fellow to join CoLAB AccelBio, under the project
“Targeting T cell activity to tackle inflammation” with the funding support of RE-C05-i02 –
Missão Interface N.º 01/C05-i02/2022.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Research Fellow to join our team. The Research
Fellow will be responsible for providing technical and scientific support to an R&D project
targeting T cell activity to address inflammation.

Please find further information here.

Deadline: August 31st, 2025.

Selected Candidate: Mafalda Meunier

See information
Project Accounting Manager

AccelBio is looking for one Project Accounting Manager to join CoLAB AccelBio, with the funding support of RE-C05-i02 – Missão Interface N.o 01/C05-i02/2022 and “la Caixa” Foundation CaixaResearch Health 2024 Call for Proposals.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Project Accounting Manager to join our team. The Project Accounting Manager will be responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and completion of projects within specified deadlines and budget constraints with a special focus on procurement and accounting.

Please find further information here.
Results here.

Selected Candidate: Cláudia Bicho

See information
RESEARCH FELLOW - Computational Medicinal Chemistry

AccelBio is looking for one (1) Research Fellow to join CoLAB AccelBio, under the project “Targeting T cell activity to tackle inflammation” with the funding support of “la Caixa” Foundation CaixaResearch Health 2024 Call for Proposals.

The Research Fellow will be responsible for providing technical and scientific support to the following actions: 1) Molecular Dynamics Simulations; 2) Molecular Docking; 3) Small Molecule Database Creation, Management, and Curation, 4) Structure-Based Virtual Screening; 5) Ligand-Based Virtual Screening; 6)
Pharmacophore Modeling; 7) Software and Tool Development.

Please find further information here.

Results here.

See information
RESEARCH FELLOW - Advanced In Vitro Systems

AccelBio is looking for one (1) Research Fellow to join CoLAB AccelBio, under the project “PregnancySAFE: A human placenta-heart microfluidic device for drug safety validation during pregnancy” with the funding support from Fundação para a Ciência e Tecnologia (FCT), project n.º 2023.11807.PEX.

The Research Fellow will be responsible for providing technical and scientific support to 1) develop a
microfluidic device that simulates the human placenta barrier using high-resolution 3D printing technology, 2) perform biocompatibility validation of the device and 3) assess placenta barrier structure and permeability function.

Please find further details here.

Results here.

See information
Project Manager

AccelBio is looking for one Project Manager to join CoLAB AccelBio, with the funding support of RE-C05-i02 – Missão Interface N.º 01/C05-i02/2022.
The Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and completion of projects within specified deadlines and budget constraints.

Please find further information here.

Results here.

See information
Assistant Researcher - Biochemist (Proteomics & Metabolomics)

We are looking for one Biochemist to join AccelBio, with the funding support of Investimento RE-C05-i02 – Missão Interface N.º 01/C05-i02/2022
Detailed information

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Chief Scientific Officer

We are looking for one Chief Scientific Officer to join the management team of AccelBio, with the funding support of Investimento RE-C05-i02- Missão Interface N.º 01/C05-i02/2022.

Results
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Research Fellowship | In vitro advanced systems

AccelBio is looking for one Research Fellow to join CoLAB AccelBio, under the project “Development of novel human-based technologies to accelerate drug discovery for neuromuscular disorders” with the funding support of LaCaixa Foundation (LCF/BQ/PR25/12110007).

Please find further information: here
Deadline for applications: April 29, 2026
Applications closed.

Results: here

RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP | High Throughput Screening

AccelBio is looking for one Research Fellow to join CoLAB AccelBio, under the project “Exploiting novel host-directed antimicrobials for combating infections by Staphylococcus aureus” with the funding support of FCT 2024.13677.PEX.

Please find further information here.

Deadline: February 9, 2026.

Results: here

ECOSYSTEM MANAGER

AccelBio is looking for one Innovation Ecosystem Manager to join CoLAB AccelBio, within the framework of the project BioRed: Building Interregional Opportunities for Digital and Green innovation in Red Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals, funded by the European Union under grant agreement 101225453. BioRed is a 7-country initiative to strengthen regional biotech/pharma ecosystems. The Innovation Ecosystem Manager will be responsible for designing and running activities that turn mapping & strategy into collaboration and investment
ready business cases, while nurturing a lasting, open innovation community.

Please find further information here.

Deadline for applications: November 30th.

Results here

INNOVATION MANAGER

AccelBio is looking for one Innovation Manager to join CoLAB AccelBio, within the framework of the project BioTransfer, funded under the call COMPETE2030-2024-6-Transferência do conhecimento científico e tecnológico. BioTransfer is a co-promoted initiative (i3S, AccelBio, CoLAB Trials) aiming to build a connected “battery” of instruments for biomedical tech transfer.

The Innovation Manager will lead planning and execution of biotech innovation support activities including scouting, maturation assessment, and support to partnerships, and deal enablement, in close contact with startups, SMEs and academic institutions. Furthermore, the Innovation Manager will be responsible for delivering results on time, on budget, and with clear regional and national impact, according with specific project needs.

Please find further information here.

Deadline: November 30th.

Results here

PROJECT MANAGER

AccelBio is looking for one Project Manager to join CoLAB AccelBio, within the framework of the project BioTransfer, funded under the call COMPETE2030-2024-6-Transferência do conhecimento científico e tecnológico. BioTransfer is a co-promoted initiative (i3S, AccelBio, CoLAB Trials) aiming to build a connected “battery” of instruments for biomedical tech transfer.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Project Manager to join our team. The Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and completion of projects within specified deadlines and budget constraints.

Please find further information on the position here.

Deadline for application closed on: November 30th

Final results can be found here

RESEARCH TECHNICIAN | Advanced in vitro systems

AccelBio is looking for one Research Technician to join AccelBio, with the funding support of Investimento RE-C05-i02 – Missão Interface N.º 01/C05-i02/2022.

We are seeking a research technician trainee to join our team. The trainee will support the development of AccelBio’s platform “Advanced in vitro systems” by carrying experimental activities such as culture of human pluripotent stem cells, including cell maintenance and differentiation; RNA extraction and real-time quantitative PCR; cryosectioning techniques; and sample preparation for immunostaining and flow cytometry analysis.

Please find further information here.

Deadline: November 30th.

Please find the results here.

STAFF SCIENTIST | Computational Medicinal Chemistry

AccelBio is looking for one Computational Medicinal Chemist to join AccelBio, in the scope of the project , with the funding support of «Agendas/Alianças mobilizadoras para a Inovação Empresarial» Component 5 of Resilience and Recuperation Plan (PRR) under the call n.º 02/C05-i01/2022.
We are seeking a talented and motivated Computational Medicinal Chemist with a strong background in the biotech/pharma industry. As a key member of the drug discovery group, you will play a crucial role in advancing our pipeline by applying computational techniques
to validate new targets and design and optimize new therapeutics.

Please find further information here.

Deadline: November 22nd, 2025.

Results here.

RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP | Computational Medicinal Chemistry
Fellowship Reference: CoLAB-AccelBio/BI/6-2025

AccelBio is looking for one (1) Research Fellow to join CoLAB AccelBio, under the project “Targeting T cell activity to tackle inflammation” with the funding support of “la Caixa” Foundation CaixaResearch Health 2024 Call for Proposals.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Molecular Modeler Research Fellow to join our team and to provide technical and scientific support to a R&D project targeting T cell activity to address inflammation.

Please find further information here.

Deadline: November 22nd, 2025.

Results here.

Assistant Researcher | High-Throughput Screening

AccelBio is looking for one high-throughput screening scientist to join AccelBio, in the scope of the project , with the funding support of «Agendas/Alianças mobilizadoras para a Inovação Empresarial» Component 5 of Resilience and Recuperation Plan (PRR) under the call n.º 02/C05-i01/2022.

The contract is expected to start in December 2025 with a duration of 7 months; the activities will be developed at the High-Throughput Screening Platform of University of Coimbra at UC-Biotech building in Cantanhede, Portugal.

Further information here.

Results here.

Research Fellowship – Advanced In Vitro Systems

Fellowship Reference: CoLAB-AccelBio/BI/5-2025

 AccelBio is looking for one (1) Research Fellow to join CoLAB AccelBio, under the project “Unravelling the epicardium contribution to disease mechanism for treatment design in arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy” funded by the European Union under grant agreement 101115536.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Research Fellow to join our team. The Research Fellow will be responsible for providing technical and scientific support to 1) generate and characterize hiPSC-derived heart organoids that replicate arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy, 2) perform compound screening.

Please find further information here.

Deadline: September 1st, 2025.

Results here.

Selected Candidate: Inês de Andrade Saraiva

Research Fellowship - Advanced In Vitro Systems | Heart Organoids

Fellowship Reference: CoLAB-AccelBio/BI/4-2025

AccelBio is looking for one (1) Research Fellow to join CoLAB AccelBio, under the project
“Advanced in vitro systems – Heart organoids” with the funding support of RE-C05-i02 –
Missão Interface N.º 01/C05-i02/2022.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Research Fellow to join our team. The Research
Fellow will be responsible for providing technical and scientific support to an R&D project
targeting the development of advanced in vitro systems based on human-induced
Pluripotent Stem Cells coupled with microfluid devices.

Please find further information here.

Results here.

Selected Candidate: Mafalda Vicente

Research Fellowship - Drug Discovery

Fellowship Reference: CoLAB-AccelBio/BI/3-2025

AccelBio is looking for one (1) Research Fellow to join CoLAB AccelBio, under the project
“Targeting T cell activity to tackle inflammation” with the funding support of RE-C05-i02 –
Missão Interface N.º 01/C05-i02/2022.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Research Fellow to join our team. The Research
Fellow will be responsible for providing technical and scientific support to an R&D project
targeting T cell activity to address inflammation.

Please find further information here.

Deadline: August 31st, 2025.

Selected Candidate: Mafalda Meunier

Project Accounting Manager

AccelBio is looking for one Project Accounting Manager to join CoLAB AccelBio, with the funding support of RE-C05-i02 – Missão Interface N.o 01/C05-i02/2022 and “la Caixa” Foundation CaixaResearch Health 2024 Call for Proposals.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Project Accounting Manager to join our team. The Project Accounting Manager will be responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and completion of projects within specified deadlines and budget constraints with a special focus on procurement and accounting.

Please find further information here.
Results here.

Selected Candidate: Cláudia Bicho

RESEARCH FELLOW - Computational Medicinal Chemistry

AccelBio is looking for one (1) Research Fellow to join CoLAB AccelBio, under the project “Targeting T cell activity to tackle inflammation” with the funding support of “la Caixa” Foundation CaixaResearch Health 2024 Call for Proposals.

The Research Fellow will be responsible for providing technical and scientific support to the following actions: 1) Molecular Dynamics Simulations; 2) Molecular Docking; 3) Small Molecule Database Creation, Management, and Curation, 4) Structure-Based Virtual Screening; 5) Ligand-Based Virtual Screening; 6)
Pharmacophore Modeling; 7) Software and Tool Development.

Please find further information here.

Results here.

RESEARCH FELLOW - Advanced In Vitro Systems

AccelBio is looking for one (1) Research Fellow to join CoLAB AccelBio, under the project “PregnancySAFE: A human placenta-heart microfluidic device for drug safety validation during pregnancy” with the funding support from Fundação para a Ciência e Tecnologia (FCT), project n.º 2023.11807.PEX.

The Research Fellow will be responsible for providing technical and scientific support to 1) develop a
microfluidic device that simulates the human placenta barrier using high-resolution 3D printing technology, 2) perform biocompatibility validation of the device and 3) assess placenta barrier structure and permeability function.

Please find further details here.

Results here.

Project Manager

AccelBio is looking for one Project Manager to join CoLAB AccelBio, with the funding support of RE-C05-i02 – Missão Interface N.º 01/C05-i02/2022.
The Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and completion of projects within specified deadlines and budget constraints.

Please find further information here.

Results here.

Assistant Researcher - Biochemist (Proteomics & Metabolomics)

We are looking for one Biochemist to join AccelBio, with the funding support of Investimento RE-C05-i02 – Missão Interface N.º 01/C05-i02/2022
Detailed information

Download PDF

Chief Scientific Officer

We are looking for one Chief Scientific Officer to join the management team of AccelBio, with the funding support of Investimento RE-C05-i02- Missão Interface N.º 01/C05-i02/2022.

Results
Download PDF

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