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Centro de Química da Madeira/Madeira Chemistry Research Centre

The Madeira Chemistry Research Centre (CQM) is organized in two interdisciplinary research groups – Materials and Natural Products – developing its R&D activities in the fields of the Nanomaterials, Phytochemistry, Molecular Modeling, Food Chemistry, Environment and Health.

30/10/2026

The Madeira Chemistry Research Centre (CQM*) is accepting expressions of interest for an Invited PhD Researcher position under operation BULLSEYE (M2030-FEDER-03051000), co-funded by the ERDF through the Madeira 2030 Programme.

The researcher will develop, functionalize, and characterize nanocarriers targeted to inflammatory macrophages.
We are looking for candidates with a PhD in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Materials Science or a related field. Experience in protein bioconjugation, dendrimers, or carbon nanomaterials, as well as physicochemical characterization, will be particularly valued.

Location: Funchal, Madeira
Expected duration: 24 months
Gross monthly base salary: €3,576.56
Deadline: 22 November 2026
Ref. CQM/BULL-MI/2026/ID1

For further information: https://bit.ly/CQM_BULL-MI_2026_ID1

This call for expressions of interest is preliminary and non-binding and does not constitute the opening of a formal recruitment procedure or an offer of employment. Any potential appointment will be subject to the conditions set out in the full notice. The University of Madeira will be the contracting entity.

*CQM is a National Research Unit, evaluated as "Excellent" by FCT, with more than 65 researchers based at the University of Madeira and supported by – Fundação para a Ciência e Tecnologia and – Agência Regional para o Desenvolvimento da Investigação, Tecnologia e Inovação/ SRECT – Secretaria Regional de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia.

27/10/2026

CQM is a National Research Unit, evaluated as "Excellent" by FCT, with more than 65 researchers based at the University of Madeira and supported by – Fundação para a Ciência e Tecnologia and – Agência Regional para o Desenvolvimento da Investigação, Tecnologia e Inovação/ SRECT – Secretaria Regional de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia.

26/10/2026

CQM 4.0 — Seven Research Opportunities in Madeira

The Madeira Chemistry Research Centre is inviting expressions of interest for:

4 Research Assistant positions
3 Invited PhD Researcher positions

The available profiles cover:
• Early biomarkers for pancreatic cancer;
• Carbon dots obtained from invasive biomass;
• Dendrimers and hybrid nanomaterials for biomedical applications;
• Valorisation of brewing industry waste;
• Science Communication;
• Research Data Management and FAIR principles;
• Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning applied to Chemistry, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics and Materials Science.

Deadline: 6 November 2026, 17:00 Portugal time
AR1-[P1] | AR2-[P2] | IR1-[P2] | IR2-[P8]

Deadline: 23 November 2026, 17:00 Portugal time
AR3-[COM] | AR4-[INF] | IR3-[AIML]

The positions are expected to last 24 months, except for IR3-[AIML], which is expected to last 36 months.

Expected gross monthly base salary:
• €2,000.00 for Research Assistants;
• €3,576.56 for Invited PhD Researchers.

The work will be carried out at CQM, University of Madeira, in Funchal, Portugal.

Consult the full Expressions of Interest in Portuguese and English:
https://cqm.uma.pt/155-english/general/news/721-cqm-4-0-research-opportunities

These Expressions of Interest are preliminary and non-binding. The full conditions and requirements are available in the individual notices.

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*CQM is a National Research Unit, evaluated as "Excellent" by FCT, with more than 65 researchers based at the University of Madeira and supported by – Fundação para a Ciência e Tecnologia and – Agência Regional para o Desenvolvimento da Investigação, Tecnologia e Inovação/ SRECT – Secretaria Regional de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia.

13/10/2026

Five CQM* researchers among the world’s top 2% most cited scientists in 2025

The Madeira Chemistry Research Centre (CQM) celebrates the inclusion of José Câmara, Rosa Perestrelo, Serge Mignani, Jorge Pereira, and Helena Tomás in the 2025 Stanford/Elsevier Top 2% Scientists list.

This international recognition reflects both individual achievements and the collective effort of CQM’s researchers and technicians. Their expertise and dedication sustain the scientific infrastructure that makes this research possible.

We proudly celebrate this shared achievement, which highlights the international impact of research at CQM and the University of Madeira.

Congratulations to the five researchers and to the entire CQM team!

Important note: CQM is a member of the Coalition for Advancing Research Assessment (CoARA https://coara.org ), a group of organizations dedicated to reforming the evaluation of research, researchers, and research organizations. Current research assessment methods rely heavily on publication-based metrics, such as citation counts, and often fail to recognize researchers' diverse contributions.

*CQM is a National Research Unit, evaluated as "Excellent" by FCT, with more than 65 researchers based at the University of Madeira and supported by – Fundação para a Ciência e Tecnologia and – Agência Regional para o Desenvolvimento da Investigação, Tecnologia e Inovação/ SRECT – Secretaria Regional de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia.

13/10/2026

CQM's "A Química é Divertida®" (Chemistry is Fun) is back!

The Madeira Chemistry Research Centre (CQM*) will host the 31st edition of the project “A Química é Divertida®” on 26 and 27 November 2026, in the laboratories of the Department of Chemistry at the University of Madeira.

As part of the National Science and Technology Week – Ciência Viva, this initiative, probably the longest-running science outreach activity in Portugal, aims to bring science closer to younger generations by stimulating interest in Chemistry and Biochemistry through simple, visual, and interactive experiments.

The project is intended for children and young people, from pre-school to secondary education, and is also open to the general public.

This edition will also feature the Doctoral Research Projects Workshop, an activity aimed at secondary school and university students, providing direct contact with the ongoing work of doctoral researchers and its impact on society.

Registration is open until 23 November 2026. Participation is limited and subject to availability on a first-come, first-served basis.

For more information, visit the official website: qdiv.cqm.uma.pt.

**CQM is a National Research Unit, evaluated as "Excellent" by FCT, with more than 70 researchers based at the University of Madeira and supported by – Fundação para a Ciência e Tecnologia and – Agência Regional para o Desenvolvimento da Investigação, Tecnologia e Inovação/ SRECT – Secretaria Regional de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia.

27/08/2026

As part of the activities of the "The Belt and Road" Joint Laboratory on Advanced Materials, the Madeira Chemistry Research Centre (CQM*) at the University of Madeira will host Prof. Jian Ji and Prof. Youxiang Wang for a working visit from August 27 to 30. As part of this visit, the center invites researchers, students, academics, and professionals to attend two special conferences led by these distinguished experts.

The event will take place at the University of Madeira, Campus da Penteada, 28th August 2026, in Conference Room 0.57, starting at 15:00.

These conferences offer a unique opportunity to engage with internationally recognized researchers and learn about the latest developments in advanced polymer science, regenerative medicine, and biomedical device technologies.

Registration is mandatory. Interested participants are encouraged to register in advance to secure their place.

**CQM is a National Research Unit, evaluated as "Excellent" by FCT, with more than 70 researchers based at the University of Madeira and supported by – Fundação para a Ciência e Tecnologia and – Agência Regional para o Desenvolvimento da Investigação, Tecnologia e Inovação/ SRECT – Secretaria Regional de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia.

06/07/2026

🏆 OCQM* destaca-se nos Prémios de Excelência à Investigação Científica 2025!

É com grande satisfação que celebramos a distinção dos nossos investigadores na iniciativa promovida pela Universidade da Madeira:

🥇 Rosa Perestrelo — Prémio de Excelência à Investigação Científica 2025
🏅 Jorge Pereira — Menção Honrosa

Mais do que distinções individuais, estes reconhecimentos evidenciam a força do nosso trabalho em equipa e a visão estratégica que nos impulsiona a produzir ciência de qualidade, e ao serviço da sociedade.

*CQM is a National Research Unit, evaluated as "Excellent" by FCT, with more than 70 researchers based at the University of Madeira and supported by – Fundação para a Ciência e Tecnologia and – Agência Regional para o Desenvolvimento da Investigação, Tecnologia e Inovação/ SRECT – Secretaria Regional de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia.

29/06/2026

The Madeira Chemistry Research Centre (CQM*) will host the seminar “Medicinal Chemistry: Where Are We and Where Are We Going? How Can We Succeed in Discovering and Developing New Drugs?”, presented by Professor Serge Mignani, senior researcher at CQM, which will take place on July 7, 2026, at 15:00, in Conference Room 0.57.

Prior registration is required to attend the conferences. Registration until 06th of July 2026. Please visit us at http://cqm.uma.pt

*CQM is a National Research Unit, evaluated as "Excellent" by FCT, with more than 70 researchers based at the University of Madeira and supported by – Fundação para a Ciência e Tecnologia and – Agência Regional para o Desenvolvimento da Investigação, Tecnologia e Inovação/ SRECT – Secretaria Regional de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia.

06/05/2026

The CQM* (Madeira Chemistry Research Centre) will host two scientific conferences on May 27, 2026, highlighting recent advances and future perspectives in polymer science and biomaterials. The event will take place at 15:00 in Conference Room 0.57.

The event will open with the lecture “From Nature to Everyday Life Application: Polymers in Medicine, Cosmetics, and Future Materials” presented by Dr. Anna Sienkiewicz, followed by the conference “Polyurethanes: From Conventional Systems to Non-Isocyanate Biomaterials” delivered by Dr. Edyta Hebda. Both speakers are affiliated with the Department of Chemistry and Technology of Polymers at the Kraków University of Technology (Poland) and are visiting CQM under the Erasmus+ program.

Prior registration is required to attend the conferences. Please visit us at http://cqm.uma.pt

*CQM is a National Research Unit, evaluated as "Excellent" by FCT, with more than 70 researchers based at the University of Madeira and supported by – Fundação para a Ciência e Tecnologia and – Agência Regional para o Desenvolvimento da Investigação, Tecnologia e Inovação/ SRECT – Secretaria Regional de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia.

Endereço

Universidade Da Madeira, Campus Da Penteada
Funchal
9000-390

Website

https://cqm.uma.pt/

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