15 Jan 2024
Job Information
- Organisation/Company
Foundation for Research and Technology-Hellas- Department
Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology- Research Field
Biological sciences- Researcher Profile
First Stage Researcher (R1)- Country
Greece- Application Deadline
25 Jan 2024 - 13:00 (Europe/Athens)- Type of Contract
Temporary- Job Status
Full-time- Hours Per Week
40- Offer Starting Date
1 Mar 2024- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
HE- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No
Offer Description
The Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (IMBB-FORTH www.imbb.forth.gr ), under the European Program ERA Chair (HORIZON-WIDERA-2022-TALENTS-01: 2023-2028), entitled «Microbial Biopesticides to Control Disease Vectors and Agricultural Pests» (Acronym: MicroBioPest, GA- 101087110), awarded to IMBB, invites applications for one motivated Postdoctoral Researcher Position.
Job Description: The successful applicant will undertake part of the microbial biopesticide discovery pipeline against mosquitoes and pathogens they transmit. They should also be adaptable and able to work with a range of people in a multicultural environment. Excellent knowledge of English is required.
About the project:
MicroBioPest aims to establish an international research team in Crete, to develop Microbial Biopesticides. IMBB-FORTH, located at Heraklion Crete Greece, is one of the most prominent life science research institutions in Greece, with an outstanding record of scientific achievements, state of the art infrastructure and a broad range of research and innovation activities.
Requirements
- Research Field
- Biological sciences
- Education Level
- Bachelor Degree or equivalent
- Research Field
- Biological sciences
- Education Level
- PhD or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
Required qualifications:
- BSc in Biology/Microbiology
- PhD in Biology/Microbiology
- Excellent oral and written skills in English language
- More than 10 years’ experience with mosquito-vector biology
Desired qualifications:
- Working experience in molecular entomology
- Working experience in microbiology
- Working experience in study of vector - parasite interactions
| Evaluation criteria | Maximum score |
1. | B.Sc. degree grade (Score points = grade x 1) | 10 |
2. | Oral and written skills in the English language (Β1 = 2 points, Β2 = 5 points, C1 = 7 points, C2 = 10 points) | 10 |
3. | PhD in Biology/Microbiology | Yes/no |
4. | More than 10 years’ experience with mosquito-vector biology | Yes/no |
5. | Working experience in molecular entomology (12-24 months = 10 points, 24-36 months = 20 points, >36 months = 30 points) | 30 |
6. | Working experience in microbiology (12-24 months = 10 points, 24-36 months = 20 points, >36 months = 30 points) | 30 |
7. | Working experience in vector parasite interactions (12-24 months = 5 points, 24-36 months = 10 points, >36 months = 20 points) | 20 |
Total score | 100 |
- Languages
- ENGLISH
- Level
- Excellent
Internal Application form(s) needed
Application form-en_1.pdf
English
(498.8 KB - PDF)
Download
Additional Information
Benefits
Contract Duration: 12 months with the possibility of extension according to the project needs
Total budget: 2000-2500 € monthly cost (incl. tax and social security)
Envisaged starting date: 1st of March 2024
Application submission: Interested applicants should submit their application electronically by January 25, 2024 @ 13:00 (Greece time)
Eligibility criteria
The application should consist of:
1. Application Form (see below)
2. CV
3. Brief statement of purpose
4. The names and contact details of two referees
5. Scanned copies of academic titles
6. Scanned copies proving all the qualifications
Submission of applications: [email protected]
Selection process
Evaluation procedure
Applications will be evaluated by a three-member evaluation committee. In case of interview procedure, applicants will be invited to participate in person or teleconference.
In case of titles and qualifications awarded by foreign Higher Education Institutions, the provisions of the Law 55/2023 (article 36) and 4957/2022 (article 304) are implemented.
The results of the selection will be announced on the website of IMBB-FORTH. Applicants have the right to appeal the selection decision, by addressing their written objection to the IMBB secretariat within five days since the results announcement on the web. Objections are submitted in one of the following ways: in person, by an authorized person, by post, by courier. They also have the right to access (a) the files of the applicants as well as (b) the table of applicants’ scores (ranking of applicants results). All the above information related to the selection procedure will be available at the secretariat of IMBB-FORTH in line with the Hellenic Data Protection Authority. Access to personal data of co- applicants shall be limited to personal data (and relevant data) and supporting documents which have been the basis of the evaluation of the applicants for the specific post(s). Prior to the announcement of the personal data and/or documents of the co- applicants to the applicant, FORTH will inform the data subjects in an appropriate way.
The selected applicants will be notified personally regarding the success of his/her application and will be requested to submit certified copies of his/her degrees. If the submitted documents do not agree with the original application, the applicant will be dismissed.
Additional comments
GDPR Disclaimer
FORTH is compliant with all legal procedures for the processing of personal data as defined by the Regulation EU/2016/679 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data. FORTH processes the personal data and relevant supporting documents that applicants have submitted. Processing of that data is carried out exclusively for the needs and purposes of this specific call. Such data shall not be transmitted to or communicated to any third party unless required by law.
FORTH retains the above data up to the announcement of the final results of the call, unless further process and reservation is required by law or for purposes of exercise, enforcement, prosecution of certain one’s legitimate legal rights’ as defined in the Regulation EU/2016/679 and/or in national law. Under the Regulation EU/2016/679, applicants have the rights to be informed about their personal data, access to, rectification and erasure, restrictions of process and objection to as provided by applicable regulation and national laws. Applicants have the right to file a complaint to the national Data Protection Authority. For any further information regarding exercise of personal data protection rights, applicants may contact the Data Protection Officer at FORTH at [email protected] .
Applicants have the right to withdraw your application and consent for the processing of personal data at any time. In this case, FORTH shall destroy such documents and/or supporting documents submitted and shall delete the related personal data.
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- IMBB
- Country
- Greece
- Geofield
Where to apply
[email protected]
Contact
- City
Heraklion- Website
http://www.imbb.forth.gr- Street
Vassilika Vouton- Postal Code
70013
STATUS: EXPIRED
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