Rodent Research Technician

Offer Description

Champalimaud Foundation (Fundação D. Anna de Sommer Champalimaud e Dr. Carlos Montez Champalimaud), a private, non-profit research institution in Lisbon, Portugal, is looking for a Rodent Research Technician to join our team.
 

Work Plan:

- Rodent care and husbandry routine procedures, including cage changing, breedings, weanings and minor animal procedures only after adequate training and guidance;

- Maintenance of accurate databases of technical routines and tasks, and animal procedures and usage;

- Maintenance of accurate databases and inventories of consumables and equipment;

- Clean, organize and sanitize rooms and equipment of the CF-Vivarium, according to strict established procedures of the CF Animal Program;

- Care for maintenance and proper function of equipment, rooms, products and materials relevant for proper functioning of the CF-Vivarium and its Animal Program;

- Wash and sterilize cages, water bottles and other rodent husbandry related materials;

- Other tasks relevant for the maintenance and development of high scientific and animal welfare standards of the Vivarium of the Champalimaud
 

Application start date: 01/09/2026
Application closing date: 15/09/2026
Number and type of fellowships or contracts to be awarded: 1 fellowship
Initial duration: 6 months with possibility of renewal
Expected position starting date: 01/10/2026

Requirements

Research Field: Biological sciences
Education Level: Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Skills / Qualifications
 

Minimum Qualifications:

- BSc
 

Essential Qualifications:

-This is a fulltime position with occasional periods of high demand, requiring effective time management.

- Postholder will be asked to prioritize efficiently and multitask, without compromising attention to detail.

- The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, organized, efficient, science-driven and a team worker.

- A careful eye for detail and strong logical skills are also required.

- Candidates must be comfortable with the English language.

Specific Requirements

- Having a personal animal experimentation license and prior experience in a rodent facility/research environment is most preferable.

- Proven experience in similar tasks will also be valued.

Languages

ENGLISH
Level: Good

Benefits

- Competitive remuneration package commensurate with skills, qualifications and experience.

- Full immersion into a research excellence ecosystem with highly motivated researchers, supported by state of-the-art technology and continuous development opportunities.

Initial duration: 6 months with possibility of renewal
Expected position starting date: 01/10/2026

Eligibility criteria

National, foreign or stateless candidates with relevant technical training and/or professional experience in engineering, audiovisual/media technology, technical production, electronics, computer systems, interactive installations or related areas, and a professional profile appropriate to the activities described in this call, are eligible to apply. Practical experience and demonstrated ownership of complex technical systems will be given substantial consideration.

Selection process

Application materials

- CV and letter of motivation, with 2 contacts for references.

- Proof of qualifications (certificates) may be required at a later date for the formalization of the contract agreement. Degrees obtained abroad may need to be formally recognized in Portugal.

Evaluation Committee members: Isabel Dantas de Campos; João Pedro Gonçalves Pereira
and Bruno Miguel da Conceição Novais

Selection process

- Candidates will be screened to determine eligibility based on minimum qualifications listed in call.

- Candidates meeting minimum requirements will be scored according to the required application materials:

i. CV 60% weighting, motivation letter 40% weighing.
ii. When tied, top 3 candidates will be interviewed (in person, or remotely). The result of the interview is then the sole evaluation. If no tie, holding of interviews at the discretion of the Evaluation Committee.
iii. Interviews may be conducted in September 2026.
c. If provided, and if shortlisted, candidates’ referees may be contacted and may count towards evaluation.
 

How to apply

Candidates must complete the standard application form and submit a single annexed PDF document containing the application materials stated in the call. The call reference will be asked and not having may invalidate your submission. This call reference is: Rodtech Sept2026

Applications are also accepted in paper, sent or handed to the Fellows Support Office at the Champalimaud Centre for the Unknown, Avenida Brasília, 1400-038 Lisbon, Portugal.
 

Notification of results

All candidates will receive a receipt of acknowledgment within 7-10 business days. The highest scoring candidate will be notified by email or telephone. All other candidates will be notified solely by email of the final outcome of the recruitment process. After being notified, candidates will have 10 working days to present a claim for redress by email (careers@research.fchampalimaud.org). If no claim is received by the Champalimaud Foundation, the Evaluation Committee ́s decision will become definitive.

About Us

Research is at the heart of the Champalimaud Centre for the Unknown, a modern research and clinical facility situated on the waterfront in Lisbon, Portugal. The goal of Champalimaud Research (CR) is to perform world-leading fundamental and translational research. Current research work is focused on the fields of neuroscience, physiology and cancer. Champalimaud Research comprises a team of over 400 scientists from around the world. English is the official language of the Centre. Lisbon’s sunny Atlantic Mediterranean climate, vibrant culture and high quality of life make this a great place to live and work.

Additional Institutional Information

In line with our community guidelines and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policy and Gender Equality Plan, no candidate may be privileged, favored, prejudiced or deprived of any right or excluded from any duty on the basis of age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race/ethnicity, disability, chronic illness, language, nationality, territory of origin, family status (marital, pregnancy and maternity, having or not having dependents), socioeconomic situation, education, religion, political or ideological beliefs, trade union membership, or on any other grounds which are irrelevant to decision-making.

Legal Notices

The present call has the sole purpose of filling the indicated research position. This call may be canceled at any time on or before the jury’s evaluation of all eligible candidates and the recruitment process shall be concluded on the day of the full execution of the contract between the Champalimaud Foundation and the selected candidate.