PhD position in native mass spectrometry applied to structural virology - SPIDoc's Doctoral Network

12 Feb 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Universität zu Lübeck

Research Field

Chemistry » Molecular chemistry

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Germany

Application Deadline

25 Feb 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/Berlin)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Offer Starting Date

1 Apr 2024

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

HE / MSCA

Marie Curie Grant Agreement Number

101120312

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

No

Offer Description

"SPIDoc’s – The next generation MS SPIDoc’s” is funded within the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions, composed by 15 members, including academic and non-academic sectors located in 8 countries.

SPIDoc’s projects will apply cutting-edge technologies, like native mass spectrometry (MS), X-rays for single particle imaging (SPI) and molecular dynamics simulation to understand the dynamics of viral particle.

PhD position in "Native MS and SPI of coronaviral nsp complexes for structural investigations" is available in Hamburg | Lübeck, Germany

Project description:https://www.ms-spidoc.eu/projects

Hiring organization: Universität zu Lübeck, Lübeck, Germany

Place of work: Center for Structural Systems Biology, Hamburg, Germany

 

The PhD project will include multiple secondments at beneficiaries’ or associated partners’ location, allowing an international and interdisciplinary exchange for the progresses of the project and for the development of the doctoral candidate.

The doctoral candidate will receive scientific training spanning from theory, instrument development and application by winter and summer schools including practical sessions and online lectures. The scientific training programme will be complemented by soft skills training providing support for career and personal development of the doctoral candidates.

What we offer

• An international and interdisciplinary working condition: a network of beneficiaries and associated partners from 8 countries
• Intersectoral projects with 3 partners from non-academic sector
• The opportunity to have 2 or 3 secondments at a beneficiary’ or associated partner’s location
• Access to light source facilities (such as SLAC).
• A unique training programme including summer and winter schools, including hands-on sessions spanning from instrumentation to application, data management and online lectures.
• Support for career development
• Travel and family allowance, if applicable based on MSCA programme.
• Gross salary - Living allowance: 3400 Euro/month to which should be applied the country correction coefficient (https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/… ). It refers to the gross amount, including compulsory deductions under national law, such as employer and employee social security contributions and direct taxes. Mobility allowance: 600 Euro/month. Family allowance -  if applicable: 660 Euro/month.
• For specific “offered conditions” refer to the job description at the local institution.

How to apply

Check the application process on https://www.ms-spidoc.eu/phd_positions/how_to_apply

For additional information contact [email protected]

Application deadline: 25 February 2024

Requirements

Research Field

Chemistry » Biochemistry

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

• Proficiency in written and spoken English
• Communication skills
• Aptitude to team-work and networking
• Applicants will do their research and training activity at the primary location (beneficiary leading the project) and at others’ beneficiary or associated partner within SPIDoc’s, as indicated in the description of each project.
• Applicants should be available to start the PhD position ideally between 1 April – 1 May 2024.

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Good

Additional Information
Eligibility criteria

• Comply the eligibility rule for mobility: the applicants must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in the country of the recruiting institution for more than 12 months in the 36 months immediately before their date of recruitment.
• Comply the eligibility rule for Early Stage Researcher: the applicants must not be already in possession of a doctoral degree at the date of the recruitment.

Selection process

As described: https://www.ms-spidoc.eu/phd_positions/recruitment

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Center for Structural Systems Biology - CSSB

Country

Germany

City

Hamburg

Postal Code

D-22607

Street

Notkestraße 85

Geofield

Where to apply

E-mail

[email protected]

Website

https://www.ms-spidoc.eu

Contact

State/Province

Hamburg

City

Hamburg

Website

https://www.ms-spidoc.eu

Street

Ratzeburger Allee 160

Postal Code

23562

E-Mail

[email protected]

STATUS: EXPIRED