First Stage Researcher (R1)

2 Apr 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

University Medical Centre Ljubljana

Department

University Children's Hospital, University Medical Centre Ljubljana

Research Field

Chemistry » Biochemistry

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Slovenia

Application Deadline

30 Apr 2024 - 12:00 (Europe/Ljubljana)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

40

Offer Starting Date

1 Apr 2024

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

H2020

Reference Number

BAP-2023-811

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

Yes

Offer Description

B-ACTIVE project description:The COVID-19 pandemic revealed the urgent need to address the cytokine/chemokine storms that wreak havoc in the lungs. The tragic loss of over 6.5 million lives underscores the urgency of this challenge. Despite some progress, our understanding of the intricate immune responses remains incomplete. With the support of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions programme, the B-ACTIVE project aims to unite fundamental and clinical scientists with pharmaceutical companies to explore the impact of posttranslational modifications of chemokine ligands and receptors. B-ACTIVE seeks to foster experts with a translational and interdisciplinary mindset. The project’s goal is to enhance our comprehension of inflammatory responses, pinpoint the right drug targets, and actively contribute to pharmaceutical development, ultimately improving patient treatment.

The MSCA doctoral networks aim to train creative, entrepreneurial, innovative and resilient doctoral candidates, able to face current and future challenges and to convert knowledge into societal benefit.

Requirements

Research Field

Engineering

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

We are seeking a highly motivated and intellectually curious PhD candidates to contribute to this project at the University Children’s Hospital, University Medical Centre Ljubljana, under supervision of Prof. Tadej Avcin and Assist. Barbara Jenko Bizjan. Applicants should have a master’s degree in biomedical sciences, Bioengineering, Biochemistry, Pharmacy, Biotechnology or closely related fields, and a genuine interest in biochemistry and bioinformatics. We require candidates to have a thorough background in genetics, immunology and bioinformatcs to be efficient in communication and multi-tasking and to function well in a team. We are seeking exceptional candidates for a PhD research opportunity focused on genomics and bioinformatics, while still become proficient in wet-lab part of high technology diagnostic genomic laboratory. The successful applicants will delve into the complex interplay of genomics, epigenomics, transcriptomics, and single-cell methodologies. Their research will be pivotal in unraveling the intricate pathological characteristics associated with cytokine and chemokine storms in autoimmune diseases as is Juvenile idiopathic arthritis. This opportunity offers a unique intersection of cutting-edge technology and critical medical research, promising significant contributions to the field of bioinformatics and autoimmune disease understanding. While the University Children’s Hospital, University Medical Centre Ljubljana, Slovenia, is a highly esteemed academic and research hospital, we also offer international access to industrial and scientific partners across Europe as coordinator of the MSCA/Doctoral Network 'B-ACTIVE'. Regular meetings, workshops and international secondments within the B-ACTIVE network will supplement the training and support provided at the host laboratory.

Specific Requirements

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 Slovenia 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 Slovenia 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 meet the entry requirements for PhD enrolment at the University of Ljubljana, Slovenia (https://www.uni-lj.si/study/doctoral/biomedicine ). They must hold a 2nd Level Master Degree in life or biomedical sciences (or closely related fields).

5. Applicants should be proficient in written and spoken English (a minimum of C1 level or equivalent is desirable) and agreeing to use such language both for work and for any other official matter, including the selection process.

6. Applicants must be available to enroll full-time by October 2024, but an earlier start date is possible.

7. 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 ).

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Excellent

Research Field

Biological sciences

Years of Research Experience

None

Additional Information
Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

UKC Ljubljana

Country

Slovenia

City

Ljubljana

Postal Code

1000

Street

Zaloška cesta 2

Geofield

Where to apply

E-mail

[email protected]

Contact

City

Ljubljana

Website

https://www.kclj.si/

Street

Zaloška cesta 2

Postal Code

1000

E-Mail

[email protected]

Phone

+386 1 522 37 45

Mobile Phone

+386 51 212 720

STATUS: EXPIRED