Physicochemical Characterization and Engineering of Biogenic Extracellular Vesicles

CSGI, Italy

Updated: 2 months ago

Deadline: 20 Mar 2024

20 Feb 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company: CSGI
Department: Department of Chemistry
Research Field: Chemistry
Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2)
Country: Italy
Application Deadline: 20 Mar 2024 - 17:00 (Europe/Rome)
Type of Contract: Temporary
Job Status: Not Applicable
Offer Starting Date: 1 Apr 2024
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?: H2020
Reference Number: 952183
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?: No

Offer Description

The Center for Colloid and Surface Science (CSGI) – University of Brescia - is the Coordinator of

the “BOW – Biogenic Organotropic Wetsuits” Project (Grant agreement ID: 952183), funded by

the European Programme Horizon 2020, call H2020-EU.1.2.2. - FET Proactive.

CSGI has an open position for an experienced researcher, with experience in Physical Chemistry

of Soft Matter, within the BOW project, the following topic: “Physicochemical Characterization

and Engineering of Biogenic Extracellular Vesicles”. The successful candidate will have the

possibility to work in a multidisciplinary world–class research and training center.

Requirements

Research Field: Chemistry
Education Level: PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Job Requirements:

CSGI is looking for a highly motivated and creative researcher with MSc degree in chemical sciences

and a PhD in Chemical Science, with expertise in the following fields:

• Preparation of lipid-based soft matter materials;

• Physicochemical characterization of lipid-based systems

• Application of scattering and microscopy techniques to the investigation of nanomaterials

• Candidates must show good teamwork attitude and strong organizational skills.

Specific Requirements

Job Requirements:

CSGI is looking for a highly motivated and creative researcher with MSc degree in chemical sciences

and a PhD in Chemical Science, with expertise in the following fields:

• Preparation of lipid-based soft matter materials;

• Physicochemical characterization of lipid-based systems

• Application of scattering and microscopy techniques to the investigation of nanomaterials

• Candidates must show good teamwork attitude and strong organizational skills.

The recruited person will:

• Actively participate in research, lab management and set-up of new experimental

methodologies

• Perform the planned research activities, analyze data, and write reports on request.

• Actively participate in research meetings with the consortium.

Languages: ENGLISH
Level: Good

Research Field: Chemistry
Years of Research Experience: 1 - 4

Additional Information
Benefits

Gross salary: up to EUR. 17.850 €

Eligibility criteria

1. Eligibility criteria:

To be admitted to the evaluation process, the candidate must be:

1. a) a European citizen. or

2. b) must possess one of the residence permits required by the Italian Law on

Immigration allowing him/her to sign an employment contract in Italy (if not

European citizen).

For more information, please contact Prof. Paolo Bergese

Selection process

All applicants must send:

1. This signed application letter;

2. Academic CV (including a list of publications, a list of courses and a list of talks given),

description of research interests and research agenda;

3. Degree certificates;

4. List of all titles, documents and publications that can be relevant for the selection;

5. Contact details of -at least- two potential references;

6. Copy of a personal I.D. (printed on both sides);

All applications must be sent by email to [email protected] no later than March 20th

, 2024 –

17:00 CET.

Please report the CALL ID ( CSGI-BS-3/2024) in the subject of the email.

A colloquium with the evaluating committee might be requested. The colloquium can take place

either face-to-face or via telematic meeting.

The commission will rank the suitable candidates; the ranking will be published on the CSGI website

at https://www.csgi.unifi.it/work_with_us.php and will remain effective for a period of one year from

the date of its approval. This ranking may be used by CSGI to replace the appointed candidates in

the event of renunciation, non-employment, forfeiture, termination of the employment relationship,

or for equivalent positions.

The winner of this position may be excluded if he/she would postpone the beginning of the research

activity later than April 1st, 2024.

Personal data will be collected and handled according to the GDPR- General Data Protection

Regulation (EU) 2016/679.

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