Open Positions
Join MIA-Portugal as an ERC-Funded Principal Investigator
The Multidisciplinary Institute of Ageing (MIA-Portugal) invites outstanding researchers to express their interest in applying for a European Research Council (ERC) grant with the support of our growing institute at the University of Coimbra, Portugal.
We are seeking ambitious and talented scientists with strong track records who are preparing to apply for an ERC Starting, Consolidator, or Advanced Grant. Successful applicants will have the opportunity to establish their research group within MIA-Portugal’s world-class environment.
Why Join MIA-Portugal?
Located at one of Europe’s oldest universities, MIA-Portugal is a Centre of Excellence dedicated to understanding the biological processes of ageing and developing innovative interventions for age-related diseases.
Key advantages include:
- Permanent faculty position at the University of Coimbra for ERC awardees.
- Comprehensive support throughout the ERC application process.
- State-of-the-art equipment and purpose-built ageing research facilities.
- Strong institutional support to launch research activities.
- Integration into a dynamic ageing research ecosystem, including Ageing@UC and Ageing@Coimbra.
- Multidisciplinary collaborations with access to clinical, translational, and biomedical research hubs.
- An international, collaborative, and innovation-driven scientific community.
Research Areas of Interest
We welcome expressions of interest from researchers working in ageing-related fields, including (but not limited to):
- Molecular and cellular mechanisms of ageing.
- Systems ageing and organismal biology.
- Stem cell biology and cell senescence.
- Cell reprogramming and tissue regeneration.
- Biological clocks, nutrient sensing, and energy metabolism.
- Novel biological methodologies for ageing research.
- Artificial intelligence for continuous learning of ageing.
How to Apply
To express your interest, please email secretaria.mia@uc.pt with the subject line: MIA-2025-03.
Your application should include:
- A brief proposal outline (max. 2 pages), including research aims and career development plan.
- A full CV.
- Contact details for at least two referees (including your most recent line manager).
Selected candidates will be invited to meet with MIA-Portugal’s leadership team, which may include delivering a seminar and engaging with researchers at the institute.
For informal enquiries and application support, please contact: secretaria.mia@uc.pt
MIA-Portugal is seeking outstanding researchers to apply for a Scientific Employment Contract, supported by FCT.
If you are interested in joining one of our research groups, please explore the list of research groups. Should you find a group that aligns with your interests, express your interest by sending your CV and a brief research idea to the Group Leader of the laboratory you wish to join.
Please express your interest by 9 January 2026. A selection process will apply.
For informal enquiries, please contact: secretaria.mia@uc.pt