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February 18, 2026 The Life and Health Sciences Research Institute (ICVS), R&D Unit of the School of Medicine of the University of Minho, announces the award of 1 (one) Animal Facility - Staff Member position in a contract of uncertain duration The Life and Health Sciences Research Institute (ICVS), R&D Unit of the School of Medicine of the University of Minho, announces the award of 1 (one) Animal Facility – Staff Member position in a contract of uncertain duration to carry out the following functions: • Supporting biomedical experimentation and innovation using animal models, carried out under different biosafety conditions (BS), including clean areas (BS level 1) and biocontainment areas (BS level 2 or level 3), by providing daily care and maintenance of animals according to species specific needs. • Collaboration in stock management, digital record keeping of animals and procedures, and giving support to procedures on animals as well as animal welfare monitoring. • Preparation, washing, and sterilization of materials used in animal care and in research involving animal models. • Collaboration in equipment maintenance and in the monitoring of the infrastructures of the Animal Facility Unit (UBiot), including surveillance of animal housing conditions and laboratory safety aspects. Reference: CTTRI-PTAG-173/25-EMED(1) Application period: From 13/02/2026 to 27/02/2026 The public notice for the opening position is available on: Submission of Applications Applications must be formally submitted by completing the standard application form, as per the attached model. This must be accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae and the Academic Qualification Certificate. If the degree was awarded by a foreign higher education institution, proof of recognition of the degree by a Portuguese higher education institution is mandatory by the application deadline, in accordance with the provisions of Decree-Law No. 66/2018, of August 16 (with the exception of situations falling under the provisions of article 25 of the aforementioned legal diploma). Also include any other relevant supporting documents. The complete application must be sent to the email address [email protected], clearly indicating the reference “CTTRI-PTAG-173/25-EMED(1)” in the subject line, by February 27, 2026. Please find bellow the full notice in Portuguese.