NANO4TALENT CALL 1 postdoctoral FELLOWSHIP

NANO4TALENT CALL 1 postdoctoral FELLOWSHIP

OFFER REFERENCE: 1025E - 152718

JOB DESCRIPTION

CINBIO is looking for 3 postdoctoral researchers to define and fully develop an innovative, disruptive and interdisciplinary research project in the frame of the programme “101179069-NANO4TALENT: post-doctoral talent attraction programme to boost research career in the field of nanomaterials for biomedicine” funded by the EC under the call HORIZON-MSCA-2023-COFUND-01.

We look forward to applications by excellent researchers in the areas of nanomaterials, biomedicine, or nanomaterials applied to biomedicine, and related areas, to define an ambitious and interdisciplinary research project, fitting their individual interests and involving two different research groups from the two different core areas (Nanomaterials and Biomedicine) and exploring new collaborations and synergies between CINBIO researchers. Check CINBIO research groups here.

It is advisable to directly contact the relevant CINBIO PI to ensure the best alignment between the candidate´s interests and CINBIO priorities, before submitting the application.

CINBIO is dedicated to promoting the role of women in science, and, therefore, explicitly invites women to apply.

The selected candidates will join the CINBIO staff and be fully supported by two supervisors, preferably, from the two different areas of CINBIO and will complete their transversal skills preparation through secondments, training and mentoring provided by the 16 international associated partners from both academic and non-academic sector.

ELEGIBILITY CRITERIA

• Comply with the transnational MSCA mobility rules of COFUND – candidates who have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc) in Spain for more than 12 months in the 36 months immediately before the call deadline are not elligible. Compulsory national service, short stays such as holidays and time spent as part of a procedure for obtaining refugee status under the Geneva Convention are not taken into account.
• Be in the possession of a doctoral degree or have successfully defended the doctoral thesis (but not yet formally awarded the degree) by the deadline of the programme's call in a relevant field of Biology, Biochemistry, Medicine, Biotechnology, Pharmacy, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science, or related areas.
• Comply with the necessary and desirable competences in any scientific discipline linked to the field of nanomaterials with application in biomedicine.
• Be able to carry out full time research during the fellowship period (2 years).
• Be fluent in oral and written
• Submit an admissible application within the deadline.

APPLICATION:

Selection process will be conducted officially by the University of Vigo only by electronic means.

Official position publication here.

Application here.

If you are interested in applying, you will need to attach following documentation by date in the platform:

1. A research proposal (maximum 5 pages) containing: 1) a document, written in English (maximum000 characters), explaining the project (interest in the call, research presentation, fieldwork conducted, expected results) for a 24 month period; 2) identification of at least one potential research group/supervisor from the list available in CINBIO’s website, as well as envisioned secondments, their objectives, extent, and benefits for the candidate’s career; 3) a summarized data management plan and gender perspective approach.
2. A motivation letter (maximum 1 page).
3. CV, including personal information, educational background (undergraduate, doctorate and other degrees), and research track record.
4. Recommendation letters or contact details of professional references. (optional).
5. Completed administrative form, including personal details, place of activity/place of residence during the previous 3 years, name of selected research group at CINBIO, and five keywords related to the proposal.
6. Completed and signed ethical issues form.

Scanned copy of PhD diploma or an official statement on the certified date of the successful defense (not award) of the PhD.

More information on the programme, evaluation criteria and how to apply: visit https://cinbio.es/nano4talent/