Organisation/Company: Equigerminal S.A.

Project: CIICOH – Center for Integrative Intelligence for Co-Creation in One Health – Exploratory Phase and Foundation of Animal Digital Twin Sentinels (Project ID 21379), co-funded by the European Regional Development Fund (FEDER) through the Portugal 2030 – Centro2030 program.

Country: Portugal

Location: Equigerminal S.A., HIESE, 3230-343 Penela, Coimbra

Application Deadline: 14 July 2025 – 17:00 (Europe/Lisbon)

Offer Starting Date: 16 July 2025

Type of Contract: Temporary

Job Status: Full-time (40 hours/week)

Duration: 12 months, renewable up to 24 months

Internal Reference: EG2501

Offer Description

Equigerminal S.A. is opening a research position for an MSc or PhD holder to carry out R&D activities integrating and analyzing molecular and multi-source data in a One Health context. Target species include dogs, cats, and horses.

Main Responsibilities

• Extraction and quantification of total RNA, microRNA, viral RNA, and genomic DNA

• Gene expression analysis using RT-qPCR

• Molecular biomarker analysis relevant to respiratory health

• Genotyping (SNP-based) and next-generation sequencing (preferably Oxford Nanopore)

• Integration and structuring of molecular, clinical, and environmental data

• Active participation in the co-development of robust machine learning algorithms for predictive modeling

Requirements

Education Level: MSc or PhD in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Data Science, Biomedical Engineering, or related fields.
Skills/Qualifications:

• Proven experience in molecular biology techniques (RNA/DNA extraction, qPCR, genotyping, NGS)

• Experience in data analysis and integration of molecular, clinical, and environmental datasets

• Proficiency with bioinformatics tools and developing machine learning models

• Fluency in Portuguese and English (both spoken and written)

• Strong communication skills

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team

Languages Required:

• English: Excellent

• Portuguese: Excellent

Benefits

• Compensation according to the FCT 2025 fellowship table, adjusted to MSc or PhD level

• Meal allowance

• Personal accident insurance

• Social security contributions, when applicable

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge research integrating molecular biology, bioinformatics, and AI in a One Health context

• Integration into a multidisciplinary team committed to innovation and regenerative development

Application

Application Period: 28 June to 14 July 2025
How to Apply: Submit your application to info@equigerminal.org including:

• Detailed CV

• Degree certificates

• Motivation letter

• Other relevant documents

Selection Process

Candidates will be evaluated based on:

• Curriculum evaluation (70%), considering academic background and relevant experience

• Motivation letter (20%), assessing alignment with project objectives and motivation to join the team

• Interview (10%), for the top three candidates, focusing on technical skills, problem-solving abilities, and team fit

Candidates will be ranked by total score; all applicants will be notified of results by email. After notification, candidates have 10 working days to request clarifications or submit a complaint.

Selection Committee:

• Chair: Dr. Isabel Fidalgo Carvalho

• Members: Dr. Ricardo Vieira Pires, Dr. Euclides Vieira Pires

Additional Information

This research position is part of the project “CIICOH – Center for Integrative Intelligence for Co-Creation in One Health – Exploratory Phase and Foundation of Animal Digital Twin Sentinels” (Project ID 21379), co-funded by the European Union through the FEDER under the Portugal 2030 – Centro2030 Program.

All dissemination materials comply with the communication and publicity requirements defined in the Beneficiary’s Guide of the Centro2030 Program.

For more information about the project and co-funding, please visit www.equigerminal.pt (under development) and Centro2030.

Contact:

• Email: info@equigerminal.org

• Website: www.equigerminal.pt 

Organisation/Company: Equigerminal S.A.
Project: CIICOH – Center for Integrative Intelligence for Co-Creation in One Health – Exploratory Phase and Foundation of Animal Digital Twin Sentinels (Project ID 21379), co-funded by the European Regional Development Fund (FEDER) through the Portugal 2030 – Centro2030 program.
Country: Portugal
Location: Equigerminal S.A., HIESE, 3230-343 Penela, Coimbra
Application Deadline: 14 July 2025 – 23:59 (Europe/Lisbon)
Offer Starting Date: 16 July 2025
Type of Contract: Temporary
Job Status: Full-time (40 hours/week)
Duration: 12 months, renewable up to 24 months
Internal Reference: EG2502

Offer Description

Equigerminal S.A. is opening a research position for an MSc or PhD graduate to carry out R&D activities on the evolution, completion, and optimization of the existing MVP technology platform (AImals). The goal is to ensure the platform is robust, secure, and ready for operational deployment within a One Health context, supporting the implementation of Digital Animal Twin Sentinels — predictive models integrating multi-origin data for animal health monitoring.

Main Responsibilities

• Develop and expand the platform’s data infrastructure for secure, scalable, interoperable storage and processing of heterogeneous data

• Build data pipelines to integrate clinical, molecular, genetic, laboratory, social, and environmental datasets

• Design and implement backend services and APIs for secure communication between databases and user interfaces

• Develop interactive web dashboards, including longitudinal dashboards, for real-time and temporal health data visualization

• Integrate multimedia elements (interactive charts, animations, images, videos) into web applications to enhance data interpretation

• Collaborate on the development of taxonomies and ontologies for data standardization and semantic interoperability

• Implement data privacy, authentication, and authorization protocols in compliance with GDPR

• Work closely with a multidisciplinary team to translate research and technical requirements into effective solutions

• Support the creation of Digital Animal Twin Sentinels by integrating multi-source data into predictive digital models

Requirements

Education Level: MSc or PhD in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Web Development, or related areas.
Skills/Qualifications:

• Proven experience in full-stack web development, including backend and frontend design for scientific or data-intensive platforms

• Strong skills in implementing RESTful APIs for secure database-UI connections

• Experience building interactive dashboards, including longitudinal dashboards

• Ability to integrate multimedia elements into web applications

• Knowledge of data standardization and interoperability practices (taxonomies, ontologies, standards like FHIR, JSON)

• Understanding of data privacy, GDPR compliance, and implementation of authentication and authorization protocols

• Proficiency in backend technologies, preferably Python (FastAPI or Flask), and frontend frameworks aligned with the platform stack (e.g., React)

• Experience with relational SQL databases hosted in the cloud

• Experience with data pipeline tools (e.g., Apache Airflow) and version control systems (Git)

• Fluency in Portuguese and English (both spoken and written)

• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team

Languages Required:

• English: Excellent

• Portuguese: Excellent

Benefits

• Compensation according to the FCT 2025 fellowship table, adjusted to MSc or PhD level

• Meal allowance

• Personal accident insurance

• Social security contributions, when applicable

• Opportunity to work on a cutting-edge project integrating data engineering, web development, and animal health in a One Health context

• Integration into a multidisciplinary team committed to innovation and regenerative development

Application

Application Period: 30 June to 14 July 2025
How to Apply: Submit your application to info@equigerminal.org including:

• Detailed CV

• Degree certificates

• Motivation letter

• Other relevant documents

Selection Process

Candidates will be evaluated based on:

• Curriculum evaluation (70%), considering academic background and relevant experience

• Motivation letter (20%), assessing alignment with project objectives and motivation to join the team

• Interview (10%), for the top three candidates, focusing on technical skills, problem-solving abilities, and team fit

Candidates will be ranked by total score; all applicants will be notified of results by email. After notification, candidates have 10 working days to request clarifications or submit a complaint.

Selection Committee:

• Chair: Dr. Isabel Fidalgo Carvalho

• Members: Dr. David Fonseca Palma, Dr. Ricardo Vieira Pires

Additional Information

This research position is part of the project “CIICOH – Center for Integrative Intelligence for Co-Creation in One Health – Exploratory Phase and Foundation of Animal Digital Twin Sentinels” (Project ID 21379), co-funded by the European Union through the FEDER under the Portugal 2030 – Centro2030 Program.

All dissemination materials comply with the communication and publicity requirements defined in the Beneficiary’s Guide of the Centro2030 Program.

For more information about the project and co-funding, please visit www.equigerminal.pt and Centro2030.