GeneT Group Leader | 3 positions
American Society of Gene & Cell Therapy • coimbra, coimbra • Posted July 11, 2026
About the Role
Offer Description
The University of Coimbra has an open call for PhD holding positions as Group Leaders of the new Center of Excellence currently being implemented under “GeneT – The Gene Therapy Center of Excellence”. The GeneT, located in Coimbra, results from a funded project between the University of Coimbra, Portugal, the University of Sheffield (UK), and University Eastern Finland, funded by the European Union within the Horizon Europe Teaming for Excellence action (DOI: / ).
The new Gene Therapy Center of Excellence – the GeneT – acts as an (inter)national enabler of Gene Therapy research, innovation, manufacturing, and clinical trials located in the Center Region of Portugal, in Coimbra.
Within the scope of the European Commission’s Teaming for Excellence action, GeneT has an ambitious 6‑year plan to develop its research and innovation activities, viral‑vectors production, and clinical trials, with a long‑term sustainable strategy. This includes...