Position available at Naicons, IT

28 Dec 2023
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Naicons Srl

Department

Microbiology-Chemistry

Research Field

Biological sciences » Other

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Italy

Application Deadline

31 Jan 2024 - 18:00 (Europe/Rome)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

HE / MSCA

Reference Number

HORIZON-MSCA-2022-DN-01

Marie Curie Grant Agreement Number

101119534

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

A Doctoral Candidate (DC) will be recruited to perform research in antibacterial drug discovery within the framework of the project CLEAR, Cell Envelope Antibacterials (HORIZON-MSCA-2022-DN-01); Grant Agreement nr. 101119534). The aim of CLEAR is to train young researchers in Europe to address serious and global problems of antibiotic resistance..

The selected candidate will be employed for three years at NAICONS (Milan, Italy; www.naicons.com ), where he/she will perform most of the research work aimed at identifying and characterizing novel antimicrobial activities from variants of poorly explored classes of known metabolites and of metabolites predicted not to be associated with known classes. This will be accomplished through a combination of data mining and wet lab work using the micro4all Platform and its Molecules Gateway.

 He/she is expected to perform part of the research work at secondment institutions and to register for a PhD programme at the University of Tübingen, DE.

The CLEAR Consortium objectives: Antibiotic resistance is one of the greatest threats to global health by the World Health Organization. The research program addresses the challenge of Gram-positive bacterial pathogens such as methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and proposes that the bacterial cell envelope offers novel possibilities for antimicrobial therapy in addition to the well-known B-lactams. The program is based on unique findings that allow innovative and yet feasible approaches involving 1) identification of novel targets in the cell envelope and lead structures of novel agents, 2) re-sensitizing resistant bacteria to existing cell wall antibiotics, and development of novel therapies acting via the cell envelope. CLEAR consortium is a collaboration between academia and industry and will guide researchers to use innovative approaches to achieve their scientific goals.  The training program combines a broad range of scientific disciplines such as molecular biology, biochemistry, structural biology, screening technologies, pre-clinical testing with complementary courses in innovation, market potential and business strategies ensuring that the PhDs will be highly competitive for both top European research institutions and the pharma/biotech job market.

The training program combines a broad range of scientific disciplines such as molecular biology, biochemistry, structural biology, screening technologies, pre-clinical testing with complementary courses in innovation, market potential and business strategies ensuring that the PhDs will be highly competitive for both top European research institutions and the pharma/biotech job market.

Requirements

Research Field

Biological sciences

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

A strong background in chemistry, biochemistry and microbiology, with a strong interest in applied research and bioinformatics. Previous research experience with antibiotics, actinomycetes, mass spectrometry and/or natural products will be a plus.

Specific Requirements

The communication and teaching language throughout CLEAR is English, so proof of English proficiency is required.

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Good

Research Field

Biological sciences

Additional Information
Benefits

Salary and additional benefits are according to EU-standards for Marie Curie ESRs. Employment contract will be according to Italian labor laws.

Eligibility criteria

Master degree (M.Sc. or equivalent graduation) in life or chemical sciences. Applicants must not have been awarded a PhD degree and must be in the first four years (full-time equivalent) of their research careers prior to the recruitment. They must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in Italy  for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to the recruitment. The communication and teaching language throughout CLEAR is English, so proof of English proficiency is required.

Selection process

To apply, please send the following documents to: [email protected]

1.     Personal statement/motivation letter (up to 2 pages) about applicant's experience and interests

2.     A complete CV (personal details, academic/education history, research experience, experimental skills, publications etc.)

3.     Proficiency of English language skills corresponding to at least level B2 on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages

4.     Official list of grades obtained during the applicant’s bachelor and master studies

5.     Names and contact information of at least two qualified references

Application deadline: January 31, 2024

Additional comments

 

Planned start date: April to May 2024

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Naicons Srl

Country

Italy

City

Milan

Postal Code

20139

Geofield

Where to apply

E-mail

[email protected]

Contact

City

milano

Website

http://www.naicons.com

Street

Viale Orles 22/4

Postal Code

20139

E-Mail

[email protected]

STATUS: EXPIRED