Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC) invites applications for its Programme in Bioengineering Excellence Scientific Training (BEST) to attract international experienced researchers in the areas of Nanomedicine, Cell Engineering and ICT for Health, the three research Flagships at the Institute.
About the programme:
- The BEST Programme is a postdoctoral fellowship scheme partly funded by the EC under Horizon 2020’s Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions COFUND scheme and the Severo Ochoa programme of the Spanish Ministry of Science and Competitiveness.
- The BEST Postdoctoral Programme provides exceptional training opportunities for up to 24 (in 2 calls of 12 positions per call) high-potential fellows, with a 2-year contract at IBEC and funded interdisciplinary and intersectoral placements at world-class research centres, hospitals and companies within IBECs global network of collaborating institutions.
Starting date: 1st October – 31st December
Eligibility:
- Applicant must hold PhD degree prior to the publication date of the final list of selected candidates (September 3rd 2018)
- Applicants are eligible for a period of 5 years following the award of the PhD degree at the publication date of the final list of selected candidates (September 3rd 2018). This limit will be extended in situations of documented career breaks such as maternity/paternity leave (up to 12 months per child), sick leave, forced displacement due to armed conflicts and military service for the necessary duration. Should an applicant hold more than one doctoral degree, this period will be counted from the first degree earned.
- Applications are open to candidates of all nationalities
- Applicant must be first author on at least one peer-reviewed publication at the time of the call deadline (April 30th 2018)
- Applicant must possess excellent command of the English language.
How to apply
- Apply online
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Organization | Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC) |
Fellowship Level | Postdoctoral |
Country | Spain |
Subject areas | Nanomedicine, Cell Engineering, Health care |
Fellowship amount | As per the rules |
Eligibility | Open to all nationalities |
Deadline | April 30th 2018 |
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