GeneT – University of Coimbra recruits three Group Leaders in Gene Therapy

The University of Coimbra (Portugal) is recruiting three Group Leaders to join GeneT – The Gene Therapy Center of Excellence Portugal, a Horizon Europe Teaming for Excellence initiative.

The positions target internationally competitive researchers ready to establish independent research programmes in one of the following areas:

• Cardiovascular & pulmonary genetic disorders

• Ear & ophthalmic disorders

• Metabolic/hepatic diseases

• Immunodeficiencies

• Haematological disorders

• Musculoskeletal disorders

• Oncological disorders

GeneT is a new Center of Excellence dedicated to gene therapy research, viral vector production, and clinical translation, developed in partnership with the University of Sheffield (UK) and the University of Eastern Finland.

These are full‑time, 3‑year positions with a tenure‑track possibility and a substantial start‑up package, including funding for postdocs, PhD students, consumables, and access to state‑of‑the‑art infrastructures.

Full job description and application details available here:  https://www.uc.pt/en/genet/genet-events/recruitment-genet-group-leaders-3/

Apply until 30 June 2026 at GeneT.applications@uc.pt