15 PhD (ESR) Positions: Virology, Immunology and Immunometabolism 3512 views

Marie-Sklodowska-Curie Innovative Training Network “INITATE” within the Horizon 2020 Programme of the European Commission invites applications for 15 Early Stage Researchers (ESR).

About the programme INITIATE (Innate-Immunometablism as Antiviral Target)

• This is an Innovative Training Network funded by the European Commission and brings together world leaders in virology, inflammation, innate immunity and immunometabolism with the aim to educate a new generation of research scientists with interdisciplinary expertise in virology, immunology and immunometabolism.
• Candidates to be talented and highly motivated early career researchers educated in Biology, Infection & Immunity, Biochemistry or related subjects and experience in Cellular Biology, (Bio)Chemistry, Immunology And/Or Virology.
• Dedication and enthusiasm for experimental research, combined with scientific curiosity and the capacity to teamwork in an interdisciplinary environment is expected.
• The ESRs will be based in the Netherlands, Ireland, Norway, Sweden, Austria, France or Italy.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have not been awarded a doctoral degree.
• Candidates must have excellent proficiency in written and spoken English (at least level B2) and fulfil the specific University recruitment criteria of each position.
• Candidates can be of any nationality but need to demonstrate mobility in terms of moving from one country to another when taking up their appointment.
• Candidates must not have resided or carried out their activities – work, studies, etc.- in the country of their host organization for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately before August 1st 2019.

How to Apply:

• Candidates can apply for a maximum of five positions; for each position, they must submit an application to the project coordinator (initiate@erasmusmc.nl).
• Applicants must include:
• CV
• Detailed academic transcripts in the form of certified copies of all undergraduate level certificates
• List of research-related methodological skills
• List of training experiences abroad
• Motivation letter
• 03 reference letters from previous professors or mentors.