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GreenCoLab Team?

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A Culture Where Every Role Matters

We promote a flat, non-hierarchical culture built on mutual respect. Whether you work at a desk, in a laboratory, in design, or across our facilities, your contribution is equally valued and celebrated.

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Career Growth Meets Algarve Quality of Life

  • Work-Life Harmony in the Algarve: Live and work in the Faro region – enjoying over 300 days of sunshine a year, the breathtaking Ria Formosa natural park, world-class beaches, and a relaxed, vibrant lifestyle.
  • Smooth Onboarding: Moving to the region? We offer administrative guidance (NIF, visa orientation, local setup) to help you transition smoothly.

Open Positions

You didn’t find any suitable job position for you? Or you want to do your BSc/MSc/PhD Thesis or an internship with us? Simply send us your CV and tell us a few lines about you!

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Non-Discrimination and Equal Access Policy

No candidate may be privileged, benefited, harmed or deprived of any right or exempt from any duty on the grounds, in particular, of descent, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, economic situation, social origin or condition, genetic heritage, disability, chronic illness, nationality, ethnicity, territory of origin, language, religion, political or ideological beliefs and trade union membership.

You may consult here our Gender Equality & Equity Plan.

Closed Positions

GreenCoLab is hiring: Programmes and Funding Manager (PhD) (M/F) | EN

GreenCoLab is hiring: Aquaculture nutrition Junior researcher (M/F) | EN

GreenCoLab is hiring: Junior Researcher in Algal Biorefinery (M/F)

Why Join the GreenCoLab Team?

At GreenCoLab, we are driven by a shared mission: joining the pieces for a sustainable future through algal biotechnology and the blue economy. Located at the Green Biotech Hub in Faro (Algarve, Portugal), we bring together diverse talents – researchers, administrative experts, operational managers, and facility professionals – into one united team, bathed in 300+ days of sunshine.

No matter your role, your work directly powers our impact. Here is what we promise you:

A Culture Where Every Role Matters

  • One Unified Team: We promote a flat and approachable culture built on mutual respect. Whether you work at a desk, in a laboratory, in design, or across our facilities, your contribution is equally valued and celebrated.
  • A Safe & Supportive Environment: We encourage initiative, open communication, and learning. We embrace a Safe Error Culture where transparent problem-solving is a team effort.
  • Collaborative Workspace: You will work in open-space facilities designed for cross-disciplinary ideation, focus, and teamwork.
  • International, Inclusive & Engaging Environment: Join an international, English-first workplace that values diversity, inclusion, and personal dignity, with plenty of team-bonding activities.

Benefits & Perks

  • Meaningful Impact & Green Transition: Work on real-world challenges that impact the algae value chain and generate applied solutions, contributing directly to the global blue economy and climate resilience.
  • Academia-Industry Crossover: Work directly with leading industrial partners and academic research institutions across Europe, gaining access to an innovation and knowledge ecosystem that is unique in the world.
  • World-Class Infrastructure: Direct access to new, modern, fully equipped laboratories, offices, and pilot facilities at our campus in Faro.
  • Health & Wellbeing: Access to our health insurance plan, 50% co-funded by GreenCoLab –  and extendable to your family.
  • Work-Life Balance: 35 hours/week, 22+ paid annual vacation days, national holidays, and flexible working arrangements where operational duties allow.
  • Tools for Success: Welcome kit, dedicated work equipment (laptop), software, and tools customized to your specific role.
  • Invest in Your Personal Growth & Career Development: We encourage professional training and skill-building courses, and promote opportunities to attend national and international conferences, congresses, and trade shows.
  • Campus Amenities: Free and secure on-site parking at our Faro campus, a shared, fully equipped kitchen, and green relaxation areas.


…PLUS: Team-building activities, joint coffee breaks, social gatherings, knowledge-sharing sessions, a Book Club, and first-hand food prototype tasting sessions!