Reopening of 2 ESR Positions (Ljubljana – Reus) – Closed

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COORDINATING ORGANISATION

Aristotle University of Thessaloniki on behalf of the NEUROSOME consortium

RESEARCH FIELDS

Biological Sciences, Neurosciences, Pharmacological Sciences > Toxicology

RESEARCHER PROFILE

First Stage Researcher (R1)

APPLICATION DEADLINE

03/09/2018 17:00 – CET (Europe/Brussels)

LOCATION

Slovenia › Ljubljana
Spain › Reus

TYPE OF CONTRACT

Temporary

JOB STATUS

Full-time

INDICATIVE WORKING HOURS PER WEEK

40

EU RESEARCH FRAMEWORK PROGRAMME

H2020 / Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions

MARIE CURIE GRANT AGREEMENT NUMBER

766251

 

We announce the re-opening of the application period for 2 ESR positions (ESR 7 and ESR 9) offered by the two host organisations participating in the Innovative Training Network (ITN) “Exploring the Neurological Exposome (NEUROSOME)”.

 

The Marie Skłodowska-Curie Action “Exploring the Neurological Exposome (NEUROSOME) is an international research project, coordinated by Prof. Dimosthenis Sarigiannis from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (EL) and is financed under the funding line “excellent science” of the Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme of the European Commission.

NEUROSOME seeks to train the next generation of exposome scientists able to tackle the global challenges associated with the impact on human health due to environmental exposure. Great emphasis is placed on training ESRs through collaborative exchanges and practical courses. The ultimate goal is to produce a new generation of exposome researchers, trained in academia, applied research and industry, with transdisciplinary skills (environmental end exposure modelling, human biomonitoring, in vivo and in vitro testing, -omics technologies, high dimensional bioinformatics and environmental epidemiology,) and understanding of fundamental science and its direct application to environmental health challenges.

We welcome applications from early stage researchers from all over the world for the fourteen research projects until September 3, 2018 via our Application Form.

NEUROSOME focus is on the investigation of causal associations among genetic predisposition, cumulative exposure to multiple environmental chemicals of children and neurodevelopmental disorders. The project brings together beyond- the-state-of-the-art advances in human biomonitoring and systems biology, exposure monitoring and toxicological testing technologies and advanced tools for computational analyses of the exposure-to-health effect continuum according to the exposome paradigm. The NEUROSOME methodology will be applied in population studies across different exposure settings to neurotoxicants (metals and selected organic compounds) in Europe. This will help us understand how environmental stressors lead to or exacerbate neurodevelopmental disorders. New standards for human biomonitoring data interpretation in conjunction with environmental and exposure information will be developed for ready use in chemical mixture risk assessment.

NEUROSOME seeks to train the next generation of exposome scientists able to tackle the global challenges associated with the impact on human health due to environmental exposure. Great emphasis is placed on training ESRs through collaborative exchanges and practical courses. The ultimate goal is to produce a new generation of exposome researchers, trained in academia, applied research and industry, with transdisciplinary skills (environmental end exposure modelling, human biomonitoring, in vivo and in vitro testing, -omics technologies, high dimensional bioinformatics and environmental epidemiology,) and understanding of fundamental science and its direct application to environmental health challenges.

Members of this interdisciplinary and intersectoral scientific research network acting as ESR hosts are:

  • Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (EL), Coordination
  • Istituto Superiore di Sanità (IT)
  • Spanish Council for Scientific Research (ES)
  • Jožef Stefan Institute (SI)
  • University of Paris Descartes (FR)
  • Universitat Rovira I Virgili (ES)
  • ToxPlus SA (EL)
  • Institute for Advanced Study (IT)
  • Istituto di ricovero e cura a carattere scientifico Burlo Garofolo (IT)

The following institutions take part in the network and will receive ESRs seconded from their host institution for limited periods of time (between 6 and 10 months):

  • Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (EL) for ESR7 and ESR9
  • Spanish Council for Scientific Research (ES) for ESR9

Please find details about the application process and modalities at https://www.neurosome.eu

 

 

Additional Information

 

Benefits

ESRs will be employed by the host organisation for 36 months. Early stage researchers (ESRs) will be hired under a full-time, temporary contract at one of the host institutions. Their research would preferably lead to the awarding of a PhD in scientific domains relevant to environment and health science. ESRs are offered a competitive salary plus allowances. Moreover, funding is available for technical and personal skills training and participation in international research events. ESRs will benefit from the designed training programme offered by the hosting organisations and the NEUROSOME consortium. All researchers will participate in international secondments to other organisations in the NEUROSOME network and in outreach activities targeted at a wide audience. The partners engaged in the project will work closely together, with each of the partners supervising at least one research project. ESRs will be trained through a structured and comprehensive programme and will not only learn the theory but will gain first-hand lab experience. All ESRs will spend time not only at the hosting institution but also in one of the other partner universities/research centers/regulatory agencies/companies involved in NEUROSOME throughout Europe.

 

Eligibility criteria

  • You have a relevant university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in biomedical/bioinformatics sciences or biological sciences, life sciences or environmental/engineering science or related fields.
  • You have excellent proficiency of the English language.
  • Only applications that are complete, in English and in the right order, have been named as needed (SURNAME.pdf; avoid special characters) and that have been submitted by the deadline (September 3, 2018) will be considered eligible.
  • The positions are open to all nationalities. However, your application has to comply with the European Commission’s Mobility Rules, meaning that at the time of recruitment you must not have resided or carried out your main activity (work, studies, etc.) in the country of the host organisation for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately before the starting date of the contract. Compulsory national service and/or short stays such as holidays are not taken into account (European Commission’s Guide for Applicants, p. 16).
  • You are an Early-Stage Researcher (ESR), i.e. in case you have already gained prior work experience in academia, you shall be in the first four years (full-time equivalent research experience) of your research career at the time of recruitment by the host organisation and have not been awarded a doctoral degree. Full-time equivalent research experience is measured from the date when you obtained the degree entitling you to embark on a doctorate, even if a doctorate was never started or envisaged. Part-time research experience will be counted pro-rata (European Commission’s Guide for Applicants, p. 16).

 

Selection process

The selection committee will check applications against the following criteria:

Scientific background and potential as indicated by candidate experience.

  • Fit to a research project.
  • Evidence of ability to undertake research.
  • Evidence of working within groups or teams.
  • Impact and benefit of the proposed training to the candidate’s research career.

 

Gender equality and minority rights will be promoted in the selection process. Three candidates will be short-listed for each research project and invited to an interview (interviews by video link will be held if candidates are not able to travel). Interviews will consist of two parts: 1) a short presentation by the candidate followed by questions and answers, and 2) competence-based interview.

 

Additional comments

NEUROSOME is looking for a broad international representation of early stage researchers. The network clearly acknowledges its responsibility for the recruitment of the researchers, their working and living conditions, as stated in the document “The European Charter for Researchers – Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers”.

Requirements

  • Offer Requirements
    • REQUIRED EDUCATION LEVEL
      Biological sciences: Master Degree or equivalent
      Environmental science: Master Degree or equivalent
      Engineering: Master Degree or equivalent
  • Required Languages
    • English: Excellent

 

Skills/Qualifications

  • You have a relevant university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in biomedical/bioinformatics sciences or biological sciences, life sciences or environmental/engineering science or related fields.
  • You have excellent proficiency of the English language.

 

Specific Requirements

  • The positions are open to all nationalities. However, your application has to comply with the European Commission’s Mobility Rules, meaning that at the time of recruitment you must not have resided or carried out your main activity (work, studies, etc.) in the country of the host organisation for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately before the starting date of the contract. Compulsory national service and/or short stays such as holidays are not taken into account (European Commission’s Guide for Applicants, p. 16).
  • You are an Early-Stage Researcher (ESR), i.e. in case you have already gained prior work experience in academia, you shall be in the first four years (full-time equivalent research experience) of your research career at the time of recruitment by the host organisation and have not been awarded a doctoral degree. Full time equivalent research experience is measured from the date when you obtained the degree entitling you to embark on a doctorate, even if a doctorate was never started or envisaged. Part-time research experience will be counted pro-rata (European Commission’s Guide for Applicants, p. 16).

 

We are looking forward to your application.

 

Best regards

Prof. Dr. Dimosthenis Sarigiannis

Contact: Prof. Dr Dimosthenis Sarigiannis, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki

E-mail: sarigiannis@auth.gr  Telephone:  +30-2310 994562 / +30-2310 996225 / +30-2310 996227