Call for expert evaluators for MISCEA – 1st call

1 Mar 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

École des Ponts ParisTech

Research Field

Environmental science

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

France

Application Deadline

31 Mar 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/Paris)

Type of Contract

Other

Job Status

Other

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

HE / MSCA COFUND

Marie Curie Grant Agreement Number

1001126720

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

No

Offer Description

In the framework of the MSCA Cofund program "MISCEA" (Modelling and Interdisciplinarity Science for the Ecological trAnsition), we are launching a call for applications to select expert evaluators for the selection committee of the 1st wave of MISCEA thesis offers.

MISCEA is a doctoral program coordinated by the École des Ponts ParisTech and co-funded by the European Union as part of Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) – COFUND under grant agreement number #101126720. This program aims to create a network of 18 doctoral fellows, with PhD theses focusing on the central theme of the ecological and energy transitions.

There are currently nine MISCEA thesis offers published on Euraxess , covering a wide diversity of subjects and disciplines. Interested candidates are invited to apply for these thesis offers until April 30th and MISCEA interviews are expected to take place on June 5th , 2024 (online).

As an expert evaluator, you will participate to the selection committee responsible for choosing PhD candidates. Your role in this process is essential, as you will assess the research proposals and the candidates' potential to make significant contributions in their respective fields. Your expertise and insights will be crucial in guaranteeing the quality and integrity of the program.

The duties of the MISCEA selection committee members are the following:

- You will receive the applications from potential doctoral candidates at the beginning of May, so that you can carry out your proofreading and pre-evaluation of the applications before the auditions on the basis of an evaluation grid.

- You will participate as a jury member of the selection committee during the auditions (scheduled for June 5th , online).

- You will send an argued written evaluation of each candidate and his (her) research project to the MISCEA coordinating team within seven days following the auditions.

We are looking for experts with a strong background in the following research fields:

• Computational fluid dynamics
• Solid Mechanics
• Fluid mechanics – Ocean and coastal engineering – Offshore wind energy
• Geomechanics
• Geological engineering
• Geotechnics
• Civil engineering and construction
• Sociology, environment and urban studies
• Environmental sciences, urban hydrology, modelling

Requirements

Research Field

Environmental science

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Your scientific experience, your appreciation of the ethical expectations of research and your knowledge of tomorrow's ecological and energy challenges will be central to your role as expert evaluator for MISCEA. As a member of the MISCEA selection committee, your contribution will have a real impact on the choice of laureates, helping to train the next generation of researchers on these essential issues.

In agreement with the values of the program, French labor law and European principles, it is imperative that all evaluators on the MISCEA selection committee abide by the rules prohibiting discrimination based on race, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age or state of health.

Moreover, please note that to be selected as an expert evaluator for the 1st wave of MISCEA auditions, you cannot be an employee of École des Ponts ParisTech.

If you are interested in becoming an independent expert evaluator for the MISCEA program, we invite you to contact us at [email protected] and send us:

- Your scientific CV, including previous experiences as an evaluator (if applicable)

- A list of your publications (between 5 and 10)

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Excellent

Additional Information
Additional comments

The deadline for expert evaluators applications is March 31st , 2024.

A financial contribution is provided.

We appreciate your interest in the MISCEA doctoral program, and we look forward to working with you.

Website for additional job details

https://www.miscea-program.fr/

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

3

Company/Institute

École des Ponts ParisTech

Country

France

Geofield

Where to apply

E-mail

[email protected]

Contact

City

Champs sur Marne

Website

http://www.enpc.fr/
https://www.miscea-program.fr/

Street

6-8 avenue Blaise Pascal

Postal Code

77420

E-Mail

[email protected]

STATUS: EXPIRED