There is hereby announced that, by order of the Rector of Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, Professor João Sàágua, dated 02/12/2025, a recruitment procedure is open for the hiring of a Senior Technician for the funding of LISBOA2030-FEDER-01317200 - Hub de Inovação Pré-clínica-para-Clínica da NOVA Medical School (HubP2C) project, to be executed at NOVA Medical School | Faculty of Medical Sciences, Universidade NOVA de Lisboa under an Indefinite Individual Employment Contract, in accordance with the Labor Code and the Regulations of the leaders of Universidade NOVA de Lisboa (Regulation no. 577/2017, of October 31, published in the Diário da República, 2nd Series, no. 210, of October 31), hereinafter referred to as the Regulation. 

Reference: TS/41/HUB/2025 

1. Workplace: 

Research Hub of NOVA Medical School (NMS | FCM) of the NOVA University Lisbon (UNL), located at Rua Câmara Pestana, n.ºs 6, 6-A e 6-B, 1150-082 Lisbon, Portugal. 

2. Job Description: 

The candidates will be involved in:

 • Develop and implement ethical guidelines applicable to research studies, ensuring compliance with national and international standards. 

• Review and validate research protocols, with particular attention to ethical aspects related to participant recruitment, informed consent, confidentiality, and risk management. 

• Support the submission of studies to Ethics Committees, ensuring the proper preparation of documentation and alignment with regulatory requirements. 

• Monitor ethical compliance throughout the execution of studies, identifying potential issues and promoting corrective actions. 

• Raise awareness and provide training to research teams on ethical principles and best practices through workshops, information sessions, and support materials. 

• Serve as a point of contact for ethical matters, fostering dialogue between researchers, participants, and regulatory bodies. 

3. General Admission Requirements (Academic Qualifications): 

The candidates should hold a master’s degree in health, Regulatory Affairs, Bioethics, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biopharmaceutical Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, or related fields. 

4. Specific Requirements: 

Candidates must have: 

• Knowledge of ethical principles. 

• Training in Good Clinical Practices. 

• Participation in research projects. 

5. Application Submission: 

Applications must be formalized by filling out the application form available at www.nms.unl.pt (join NMS/Recruitment/Collaborators) (mandatory), indicating the job reference TS/41/HUB/2025, accompanied by a Curriculum Vitae, dated and signed, a copy of the academic degree certificates, and other relevant supporting documents, which should be send to email address rh.recrutamento@nms.unl.pt. Failure to submit the application form, Curriculum Vitae, dated and signed, and a copy of the academic degree certificate within the deadline will result in exclusion from the recruitment process. 

6. Application Deadline: 

The recruitment procedure is open for applications until 18 july 2025. 

7. Selection Methods: 

The selection will be based on Curriculum Evaluation (CE) and may be supplemented by a Professional Selection Interview (PSI), if deemed necessary by the Selection Committee. The final classification will be expressed on a scale of 0 to 20 points and results from the following formula: Final Classification = (30% CE) + (70% PSI) 

The evaluation parameters and the weighting of the selection methods are noted in the minutes of the selection committee meeting, available to candidates upon request. 

8. Composition of the Selection Committee: 

President of the Jury: 

• Ana Lúcia Cebola de Oliveira Valadas, Coordinator, Research Infrastructures, at the Faculty of Medical Sciences | NOVA Medical School, NOVA University Lisbon. Effective Members: 

• Lucia Maria Amaral Domingues, Invited Assistant Professor, at the Faculty of Medical Sciences | NOVA Medical School, NOVA University Lisbon. 

• Sara Maria de Oliveira Maia, Advisor, NOVA Cru, at the Faculty of Medical Sciences | NOVA Medical School, NOVA University Lisbon. 

Substitute Members: 

• Catarina de Oliveira Belmonte Silvério, Manager, NOVA Cru, at the Faculty of Medical Sciences | NOVA Medical School, NOVA University Lisbon. 

• Rita Mafalda dos Santos Rocha do Rosário, Coordinator, Impact and Funding Service, Innovation and Value Creation Unit, at the Faculty of Medical Sciences | NOVA Medical School, NOVA University Lisbon. 

In compliance with subparagraph h) of article 9 of the Constitution, Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, as an employer, promotes a policy of equal opportunities between men and women in access to employment and career progression, scrupulously ensuring that any form of discrimination is avoided