Postdoctoral/Research Assignment “Biofabrication and bioreactor technologies for bone tissue engineering”
The Institute of Chemical Engineering Sciences, Foundation of
Research and Technology - Hellas, (FORTH/ICE- HT) is seeking applicants
for one postdoctoral/research assignment in the context of the research
project “Precision Manufacturing of Microengineered Complex Joint
Implants (JOINTPROMISE)”, which is implemented under the H2020 Research
and Innovation Action.
Job Description
To carry out experimental work on cell and tissue culture techniques
as well as differentiation protocols and quality assays and be involved
in the development of bioreactor and bioprinting processes. The job will
also involve participation in the daily implementation of JOINTPROMISE
project deliverables and preparation of reports to Project Coordinator
and EC..
Location: FORTH/ICE-HT, Patras, Greece
Duration: 12 months, with the potential of renewal
Salary: up to 2500 € per month (total cost of the employer, including social security and taxes) depending on the qualifications
Envisaged starting date: 1/5/2021
Requirements and Qualifications
The applicant should hold undergraduate B.S. or Diploma in Materials
Science, Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering and a PhD in
Natural Sciences or Engineering with focus on biomaterial development
for tissue engineering applications. Experience with cell culture growth
and analysis techniques and assays would be strongly favored and
demonstrated experience with bioreactor and/or bioprinting technologies
will be positively evaluated. Proven participation in EU funded research
projects and publications in international peer-reviewed journals are
required. Candidates must have good knowledge of English (Level B2).
Experience in grant preparation would be favored.
The evaluation of the candidacies will be based on the following criteria and qualifications:
Qualifications
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Weight
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Evaluation criteria & Points
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PhD Dissertation in Biomaterials for tissue engineering applications
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20
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Relevance to the research topic
(strong relevance: 20 points, medium relevance, 10, weak relevance: 5 points)
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Participation in EU funded research projects and report writing
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20
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Duration of proven experience in EU funded projects; relevance of task allocation
(5/year, max. 20 pts)
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Publications in international peer-reviewed scientific journals and announcements in conference proceedings in the context of Biomaterials for tissue engineering application
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20
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Number of publications in journals and announcements in conferences and symposia in the in the context of Biomaterials for tissue engineering application
(5 points per publication, 1 point per announcement, with a maximum of 20)
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Experience in cell culture and cell analysis techniques
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15
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Demonstrated through PhD dissertation (10 points), recommendation letters (5 points), and published manuscripts (5 points)
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Experience with bioreactor and/or bioprinting technologies
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15
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Demonstrated through PhD dissertation (10 points), recommendation letters (5 points), and published manuscripts (5 points)
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Knowledge of the English language
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10
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Β2=5, C1=7.5, C2=10
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Application Submission
Interested candidates who meet the aforementioned requirements should
submit their applications, no later than 12/4/2021, 11.00h., by email
to Kleanthi Zacharopoulou: kleanthi@iceht.forth.gr.
In order to be considered, the application must include:
- Application letter
- CV with clear description of the techniques possessed by the applicant and the level of experience
- Scanned copies of academic titles and language knowledge certificates
- Statement of research interests
- Copies of the publications in peer-reviewed journals and conference proceedings
- Two (2) recommendation letters
- Certificates of previous experience and participation in EU funded projects
Any application received after the deadline will not be considered for the selection.
Selection Procedure
Applications that are received on time will be evaluated by a
scientific committee using the criteria mentioned above. If necessary,
certain candidates will be invited to a personal interview with the
committee.
The outcome of the selection will be announced on the website of FORTH/ICE-HT as well as on the website of “DIAVGEIA”.