PhD Studentship in the HORIZON-MSCA-2022-DN Doctoral Network “CLEAR”

29 Jan 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

UCC

Department

Microbiology

Research Field

Biological sciences » Biology

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Ireland

Application Deadline

15 Feb 2024 - 17:00 (Europe/London)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

38

Offer Starting Date

1 Mar 2024

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

HE / MSCA

Marie Curie Grant Agreement Number

101119534

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

No

Offer Description

Closing Date for Applications: 15/02/2024

Organisation: University College Cork

School: School of Microbiology, and APC Microbiome Ireland

College: College of Medicine and Health

Job Type: Research (Full-Time)

Unique ID: HORIZON-MSCA-2022-DN (CLEAR)

PhD Studentship

The Gut Phageomics Laboratory at APC Microbiome Ireland (formerly Alimentary Pharmabiotic Centre) is excited to advertise a PhD studentship in HORIZON-MSCA-2022-DN Doctoral Network “CLEAR”. APC was formed in 2003 with funding from Science Foundation Ireland and in conjunction with key industry partners, it represents a seamless collaboration between UCC and Teagasc Moorepark. Over the last decade APC Microbiome Ireland has established itself as one of the leading global centres in gut microbiota research. APC Microbiome Ireland has made several landmark discoveries and has published over 3500 research articles in peer-reviewed journals, generating many journal covers and associated editorials. APC Microbiome Ireland collaborates with over 20 industry partners and employs over 300 individuals, from the scientific PI’s funded by the partner Institutions, the management team, and a dedicated group of research scientists, research assistants and postgraduate students.

The PhD studentship funded by the MSCA-doctoral network program 101119534 "CLEAR", is a collaboration between the various universities located in Ireland, Denmark, Germany, Netherlands, Spain, Latvia, Italy, and Belgium. In the CLEAR consortium, 10 creative, entrepreneurial, innovative and resilient doctoral candidates will be trained in Europe to address the serious and global problem of antibiotic resistance. We are now looking to recruit a motivated and intellectually curious PhD candidate to contribute to this project at the University College Cork under the supervision of Prof. Colin Hill.

Requirements

Research Field

Biological sciences » Biology

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Key duties and responsibilities

This researcher will work in the development of novel bacteriophage based endolysins as antimicrobials against Clostridium difficile and MRSA.  

• The successful candidate must be able to apply microbiology and molecular biology skills in the laboratory. Significant interdisciplinary interactions with collaborators in APC Microbiome Ireland will be required.
• Candidate is expected to have good communication, organisation, interpersonal skills and the ability to work within a project team are essential.

 Additional tasks will include:

• The dissemination of results at conferences and through scientific articles.
• Attendance at postgraduate training courses.
• Regular reporting of research data.
• Involvement in Educational and Public Engagement (EPE) activities.
• Occasional laboratory supervision of Bachelor or Master students.

Specific Requirements

Qualifications

• Applicants should have a master’s degree in microbiology, molecular biology, or closely related fields.
• Applicants whose first language is not English must show evidence of English proficiency, please check the minimum requirements at: https://www.ucc.ie/en/study/comparison/english/ .

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Excellent

Research Field

Biological sciences » Biology

Additional Information
Benefits

This full-time PhD position is funded for 3 years including a gross salary of before all deductions and taxes €48,756 per annum (Mobility and family allowances may be applicable based on your individual circumstances). The studentship will cover UCC fees at the rate for EU students.

The scholarship for the PhD degree is subjected to academic approval, and the candidate will be enrolled in one of the general degree programmes at UCC.

Eligibility criteria

We welcome applications from Doctoral Researcher candidates fulfilling the following criteria:

1. Researchers must be doctoral candidates, i.e. not having already received a PhD or equivalent degree by any institution; researchers who have successfully defended their doctoral thesis but who have not yet formally been awarded the doctoral degree will not be considered eligible.

2. Applicants can be of any nationality but must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in Ireland for more than 12 months in the 36 months immediately before their recruitment date. Time spent as part of a procedure for obtaining refugee status under the Geneva Convention (1951 Refugee Convention and the 1967 Protocol), compulsory national service, and/or short stays such as holidays are not considered. Applicants preferably have not more than 3 years post-master seniority.

3. Applicants must be eligible to work as PhD student in Belgium according to national and European regulations (e.g. visa requirements), and also to travel/work in other European countries for collaborations/secondments and trainings.

4. Applicants must be available to enrol full-time by Mar-Apr 2024, but an earlier start date is possible.

5. Applicants are aware of and adhere to the principles set out in the Commission Recommendation on the European Charter for Researchers (https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/charter/european-charter ).

6. Applicants agree to move to Cork (Ireland) for the entire duration of the contract, in case they are selected.

7. Applicants agree to travel for several secondments planned at project partners.

Selection process

Further Information:

The PhD candidate will work with a team of scientists in the APC Microbiome Ireland and School of Microbiology and the Department of Medicine (College of Medicine and Health)

Informal Enquiries about the post can be made in confidence to Colin Hill, Professor of Microbial Food Safety, Principal Investigator-APC Microbiome Ireland. Email: [email protected]

To Apply:

Please email the following information to Prof. Colin Hill ([email protected] )

as a single PDF file:

• A one-page cover letter outlining any relevant experience and your reasons for wanting to participate in the project, with the expected date of availability.
• A Curriculum Vitae including your education history, courses, awards and skills.  Also, if appropriate, please include details of any publications and conference presentations.

Recruitment Process:

The selection of the Doctoral Researcher candidates will be carried out in compliance with the general rules for MSCA-DN projects and will be based just on individual merit.

The selection process will be entirely carried out in English.

Applications which do not meet the minimal prerequisites listed in the Eligibility Criteria section, or which are received after the submission deadline has expired, will be rejected.

Whenever necessary, it will be also entitled to ask the candidates to provide any further document, information or clarification deemed useful to properly complete the assessment process.

Additional comments

The deadline for applications is 15/02/2024.  Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.  Please quote “ID” on the subject line of your email. 

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

UCC

Country

European Union

City

Cork

Postal Code

T12 YT20

Street

College Road

Geofield

Where to apply

E-mail

[email protected]

Contact

City

Cork

Website

http://www.ucc.ie/academic/microbio/

Street

College RoadCork

Postal Code

T12 YT20

STATUS: EXPIRED