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Jobs and Career Opportunities in Europe | EURAXESS Skip to main content Log in Search Search EURAXESS Researchers in motion Menu Close Menu Back Home Jobs & Opportunities Find Jobs & Opportunities Living & Working in Europe Coming to Europe Living in Europe Working in Europe Retiring in Europe Country information search Leaving Europe Career Development For Researchers For Organisations Initiatives Science4Refugees ERA4Ukraine Network EURAXESS National Portals EURAXESS Network Map EURAXESS Worldwide EURAXESS Support Centres ERA Talent Platform HR Excellence in Research RESAVER Research Careers Observatory Innovation Talent Platform ResearchComp Home Jobs & Opportunities Job offer Job offer JOB Portugal Instituto de Tecnologia Química e Biológica António Xavier ITQB NOVA Posted on: 30 September 2026 062/BI/2026 - Fellowship for Masters Apply now Page contents Job Information Offer Description Where to apply Requirements Additional Information Work Location(s) Contact 30 Sep 2026 Job Information Organisation/Company Instituto de Tecnologia Química e Biológica António Xavier ITQB NOVA Research Field Communication sciences » Science communication Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Master Positions Application Deadline 16 Oct 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Lisbon) Country Portugal Type of Contract To be defined Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 35 Offer Starting Date 1 Oct 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Horizon Europe Reference Number 062/BI/2026 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No Offer Description Instituto de Tecnologia Química e Biológica António Xavier – ITQB NOVA Application for a Master holder Fellowship within Programa Ciência + Cidadã and ORIGIN European project. Applications are open for a MSc Holder Fellowship, for a Citizen Science Project Manager under the coordination of the Programa Ciência + Cidadã, as part of the European project “ORIGIN: Optimized Routing and Industrial Generation of Ingredients from Nature”, funded within the Horizon Europe HORIZON-IA programme, Call HORIZON-CL6-2025-01-CIRCBIO-08: Bioprospecting and optimized production of the terrestrial natural products: new opportunities for bio-based sectors, Grant Agreement No. 101289831, funded by Horizon Europe. Scientific Area: Citizen Science, sociology, social sciences, science communication, Biology and related areas Academic degree: Master and Bachelor in Biology, Biochemistry, Social Sciences, Biotechnology, Plant, Genetics, Medical Sciences or related areas. Other requisites: - Experience in Citizen Science and/or science communication projects; - Experience in organizing events; - Motivation for contributing in citizen science initiatives; - Fluency in English and Portuguese with experience in writing and oral presentations; - Good organizational skills and ability to work both independently and as part of a team; - Organizational ability to handle multitasking; - Being enrolled in a non-academic degree course, in accordance with the Article 6th of “Regulamento de Bolsas de Investigação da Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia, I.P. from FCT”, law in force. Will be valued: - Experience in project management; - Experience or volunteering in initiatives with contact with citizens; - Experience working in international and multicultural environments; - Experience in managing social networks and websites; - Experience in the areas of Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology and/or informatics - Immediate availability. Work Plan: The Citizen Science approach, within the scope of the ORIGIN European project, aims to investigate and foster public engagement, trust, and social acceptance of AI-driven biotechnology, sustainable food systems, and bio-based innovation through citizen participation, co-creation, and dialogue between science and society. The initiative will engage a diverse range of stakeholders, including scientists, schools and young people, farmers, health