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Traineeship title: Biologist / Biochemist / Agronomist

Reference: N154444/20/MADEIRA
Hosting period start: 01/06/2026
Hosting period end: 30/11/2026
Region
Madeira
Country
Portugal
Traineeship start date:
01/07/2026
Traineeship end date:
30/11/2026
Traineeship Duration:
Approximately 5 months
Deadline
30/04/2026
Work Schedule
Monday to Friday: 9:30-13:00h and 14:00-17:30h
Location
Funchal
Traineeship Area:
Agrifood
Period and duration of the language course:
The Portuguese language course takes place during the first month of the internship (1 June to 30 June 2026).
Includes Trips
No
Description of the tasks to be undertaken by the trainee(s):

The intern will perform field and laboratory work involving molecular and biochemical techniques in the evaluation of genetic resources and their responses to stress. It is expected that the intern has the experience to perform tasks within research projects; Experience in laboratory work; Skills in reading scientific articles and writing reports; Computer science/statistical analysis and basic English. Basic knowledge of biology, biochemistry or agronomy is an asset, but not mandatory.

Profile of the Trainee

Qualifications

Bachelor Biologist/ Biochemist /Agronomist

Personal and Social Skills

Ability to work autonomously and interact with the multidisciplinary team, which will integrate during the internship. Be able to follow instructions, be proactive, and be organized.

Language Skills

English, Spanish, Portuguese

Information Technology (IT) Skills

Ability to use Microsoft Office programs and perform basic statistical analysis.

Other Skills

Other Skills

Language Competences
Understanding
Speaking
Language
Listening
Reading
Spoken Interaction
Spoken Production
Writing
English
B1
B1
A1
A1
A1
French
A1
A1
A1
A1
A1
Spanish
B2
B1
B2
B2
B2
Portuguese
A1
A1
A1
A1
None