Job date: 2016-07-15
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Company : University of Santiago de Compostela Country : Role : Postdoc
The Campus Vida Research Centers Network of the University of Santiago de Compostela is seeking 3 postdoctoral researchers for a period of two years
The Network of Singular Research Centers in the areas of Medicine (CiMUS), Chemistry (CiQUS) and Information Technology (CiTIUS) hosts about 500 researchers, including 5 ERC Grants and 16 large European collaborative projects, and they are endowed with a self-demanding model of organization and operation, clearly differentiated from the classic university structures.
The International Campus Vida - Postdoctoral Programme is partially funded by the Spanish Government. Download the Call in the following link: International Postdoctoral Programme. This call offers 3 postdoctoral positions in the following areas:
RESEARCH AREA OPENINGS
This International Postdoctoral Programme is partially funded by the Ministerio de Educación, Cultura y Deporte (publication date 4/11/2015). The call offers 3 postdoctoral positions in the following areas:
Molecular Medicine and Chronic Diseases, CiMUS: Neuroscience, Oncology, Cardiovascular, Endocrinology and Obesity, Experimental Therapies, Nanomedicine, Genomics and Biostatistics/Bioinformatics. See here the research lines. Biological Chemistry and Molecular Materials, CiQUS: Biological Chemistry and New Materials, including Nanobiomaterials, Synthetic Methodology, Structural Chemistry, Computational Chemistry. See here the research lines. Information Technology, CiTIUS: High performance computing and cloud computing, e-Health, Data engineering, Ambient intelligence and multimodal interfaces, Business and web intelligence, Personal robots, Artificial vision. See here the research lines.CONDITIONS
The postdoctoral position is for a period of two years. The candidate will join the selected research group (see Research Area Openings), under the supervision and mentoring of the corresponding group leader(s), to develop an individual project in a stimulating scientific environment, having access to state-of-the-art research facilities and a number of training and career development opportunities. Employment contract with a gross salary of 30.000 € per year. The contract includes medical care coverage and work accident insurance through the Spanish Health Care System (Seguridad Social), providing access to the Spanish public health care system for the candidate and his/her family and also pension and unemployment benefits. Travel allowance of 1.100 €/year. Training programme in transversal skills: intellectual and property rights, technology transfer, entrepreneurship, communication, management, etc. The estimated starting date is October-December 2016.EVALUATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURE
Selection criteria will be scientific excellence of the candidate, the interest of the research proposal described in the motivation letter, and the other required information.
Number of positions: 3
APPLICATION
The application must contain information of research background and work experience, including:
A detailed CV, including personal contact information, education, list of publications and any other relevant information (projects, awards…) A motivation letter (max. 2 pages) outlining background, experience and a brief research proposal in at least one of the research area openings. Candidates are invited to select one of the listed research lines and contact the prospective group leaders for guidance. Applications without a research proposal or not aligned with the Center’s research lines will not be considered. At least two reference letters.Interested candidates can apply by clicking the “Apply Through Website” button.
Closing date for applications: 31.08.16 at 23h59 CET (UCT + 02:00)
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