Application Deadline: 11 September 2019
Applications are invited for 15 Early Stage Researcher (ESR) to be funded by the Marie-Sklodowska-Curie Innovative Training Network “INITATE” within the Horizon 2020 Programme of the European Commission.
INITIATE (Innate-Immunometablism as Antiviral Target) 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
We are looking for 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. We expect dedication and enthusiasm for experimental research, combined with scientific curiosity and the capacity to teamwork in an interdisciplinary environment. Positions are open from August 1st 2019, until the positions are filled (at the latest January 1st 2020 ) and ESRs will be based in the Netherlands, Ireland, Norway, Sweden, Austria, France or Italy.
Admission criteria
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. Importantly, 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) according to the procedures described in each project description. Applicants must include their CV, detailed academic transcripts in the form of certified copies of all undergraduate level certificates, a list of research-related methodological skills, a list of training experiences abroad, a motivation letter and three reference letters from previous professors or mentors. Each applicant will be notified of the final of their application. Applications must be send to: initiate@erasmusmc.nl.
For more information on the positions being offered: https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/400608