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Bioinformatician
Braga/Porto, Portugal
NIUM is seeking a skilled and proactive Bioinformatician to develop and manage robust data pipelines for metagenomic analysis of samples processed through our IMAT platform. This role will also contribute to the IngredientAI project, supporting the biological validation of new cartridge designs through standardized and scalable bioinformatics workflows. The ideal candidate combines strong scientific curiosity with hands-on coding ability, experience in high-performance and cloud computing environments, and a passion for microbiome data science.
Lab Technician
Braga/Porto, Portugal
The Laboratory Technician will play a pivotal role in supporting the experimental validation of a new gut-on-chip cartridge in collaboration with INL and the University of Minho. This role involves hands-on work with microbiome cultures, data collection, and close coordination with academic and industrial partners to ensure robust testing and performance benchmarking of the new platform.
Microfluidics Engineer
Braga/Porto, Portugal
NIUM is seeking a motivated R&D Engineer to spearhead the design, optimization, and implementation of a new microfluidic cartridge as part of a PT2030 funded project, in collaboration with the International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory (INL) and the University of Minho. Beyond this, the engineer will support NIUM’s broader platform development activities, including the evolution of its automated microfluidics culture system and the establishment of in-house capabilities for scalable microfluidic cartridge production.