Four (4) Postdoctoral Researcher Positions [Ref # ORZ-0622]

10 May 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

20 May 2024 - 13:00 (Europe/Athens)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

40

Offer Starting Date

1 Jul 2024

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

HE / ERC

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

No

Offer Description

 

The research group of Panagiotis Moschou under the European Program Horizon Europe-ERC-CoG, entitled “Limited proteolysis mechanisms in plants for selective protein translation to improve heat tolerance” (Program Coordinator Prof. Panagiotis Moschou) invites applications for four (4) motivated Postdocs to assist with the implementation of the project.

About the lab

The Moschou Lab will build on novel protein-RNA interaction rules to explore their functions in environmental adaptation and development. The positions are multi-year and funded by the ERC. The Lab studies RNA/protein assemblies that transduce environmental and developmental signals; recent relevant papers (2023-2024): https://doi.org/10.1093/plcell/koad288 https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pbio.3002305 https://doi.org/10.15252/embj.2022111885 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tplants.2023.04.006 .

To reach its aims, the lab uses a large set of interdisciplinary approaches, including genetics, molecular methods, and genomics.

 

About the project:

The main aspects of the project include studying a new rule and its role in physiology based on the recently published concept of the “coregulons” that can be built by proteins/RNAs in condensates. The postdocs will work independently but also in collaboration with other members of the group on the working packages of the ERC project https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/101126019 . All postdocs are encouraged to apply for fellowships. Note that postdocs may have increased chances of success when applying with this group due to the Widening Countries Scheme (e.g., for MSCA IF or other EU-based grants).

 

Job Description:

The successful candidate would be talented, goal-oriented and proactive, showing independent creative thinking and willingness to share. Candidates should have a strong background evident by a strong publication track record or other outputs in (plant) molecular biology, protein biochemistry, nucleic acid research, physiology, and/or biochemistry and be fluent in English (written & oral). Experience in handling genetic data, good programming skills, and experience working with plants are pluses. Candidates with proven ability to coordinate, write and disseminate excellent research will be prioritized. The lab offers training in advanced cell biology, confocal microscopy, and various molecular & genetic methods for investigating fundamental cellular mechanisms. The lab has proven expertise in the development of postdocs’ communication & critical thinking and towards future independence. For these positions, the salaries are internationally competitive.

Requirements

Research Field

Biological sciences

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Required qualifications:

• PhD in Biology, Life Sciences, Chemistry or relevant topics
• Excellent oral and written skills in the English language
• More than 3 years’ experience with active research at a top level

Desired qualifications:

• Experience in handling genetic data
• Good programming skills
• Experience working with plants

 

	Evaluation criteria	Maximum score
1.	PhD in Biology, Life Sciences, Chemistry or relevant topics	YES/NO
2.	More than 3 years’ experience with active research at a top level (6-12 months = 5 points, 12-24 months = 10 points, 24-36 months = 15 points, >36 months = 20 points)	20
3.	Oral and written skills in the English language (Β1 = 2 points, Β2 = 4 points, C1 = 8 points, C2 = 10 points)	10
4.	Experience in handling genetic data (6-12 months = 5 points, > 12 months = 10 points)	10
5.	Good programming skills (6-12 months = 5 points, > 12 months = 10 points)	10
6.	Experience working with plants (6-12 months = 5 points, > 12 months = 10 points)	10
7.	Relevant knowledge to the project as shown by the presentation in an interview (good=10 points, very good=20 points, excellent=30 points, outstanding=40 points)	40
Total score	100

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Excellent

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Additional Information
Benefits

Contract Duration: 12 months with the possibility of extension

Total budget: up to 3,000 € monthly cost (incl. tax and social security)

Envisaged starting date: July 1st 2024

Application submission: Interested applicants should submit their application electronically by May 20, 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

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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

E-mail

[email protected]

Contact

City

Heraklion

Website

http://www.imbb.forth.gr

Street

Vassilika Vouton

Postal Code

70013

STATUS: EXPIRED