Researcher in Surfactant ionic liquid-protein chemistry

 

The University of Gothenburg tackles society’s challenges with diverse knowledge. 53 500 students and 6 500 employees make the university a large and inspiring place to work and study. Strong research and attractive study programmes attract scientists and students from around the world. With new knowledge and new perspectives, the University contributes to a better future.

The Department of Chemistry and Molecular Biology conducts high-quality research and education in chemical sciences and molecular life sciences. Our research and education focuses on a deep understanding of chemical and biological processes in cells and in the environment.

We address important societal issues such as antibiotic resistance, cancer, brain diseases, environmental problems and climate change. In this way, we contribute to achieving the UN's global goals for sustainable development in the areas of good health and well-being, sustainable energy for all, sustainable cities and communities, and combating climate change.

The department is an international environment with interdisciplinary collaborations in both research and education, and contributes strongly to the University of Gothenburg's top ranking in life science.

The department is responsible for postgraduate education in the subject area Natural Sciences with a focus on chemistry, biophysics, biology and educational science. In addition, the department hosts educational programs in molecular biology, genomics and systems biology, chemistry, organic chemistry and pharmaceutical chemistry, as well as prescription education. The department collaborates with various societal actors such as schools, business and authorities. The Department of Chemistry and Molecular Biology has around 200 employees. We are located in central premises both on Campus Johanneberg and on Campus Medicinareberget in Gothenburg.

The Tietze Lab is a team of post-graduate, graduate and undergraduate students. We are the part of the Wallenberg Centre for Molecular and Translational Medicine (https://www.gu.se/en/molecular-translational-medicine) and focus on chemical engineering of bioinspired peptide-based molecules/ materials towards diagnostics and drug delivery (https://www.gu.se/en/research/alesia-tietze).

As a part of the Wallenberg Centre for Molecular and Translational Medicine, we have a strong connection to other research groups in the Centre within the clinical and preclinical research.

 

Job assignments

• Studying stability and conformational changes of proteins in ionic liquids
• Biophysical analysis by UV-Vis, fluorescence, and time-resolved photoluminescence spectroscopies,
• Laboratory work in a team setting
• Writing scientific articles and projects

Qualifications

The candidate should hold a doctor's degree in physical chemistry and research experience in determining protein conformation and structure. Candidate should be able to work on a project of a multidisciplinary nature. Solid knowledge in physico-chemical methods. You must also have experience in mass-spectrometry (MALDI-TOF), UV-Vis and fluorescence spectroscopy, LC-MS and NMR spectroscopy. The applicant must show great initiative and must be willing to implement new ideas and approaches, to be able to work in an international environment. Good knowledge in both spoken and written English is a requirement. Furthermore, the applicant must be responsible, committed, and able to work independently, collaborate with scientists from other disciplines in lab and team environments. Candidate should have more than 4 years of postgraduate research experience.

Employment

The position is a time-limited employment for 6 months fulltime (100%), placed at the Department of Chemistry and Molecular Biology in Gotenburg. Starting in March 2022.

Conacts

If you have questions regarding the position you are welcome to contact Senior Lecturer Alesia Tietze, alesia.a.tietze@gu.se / +4631 786 6248

Unions

Union representatives at the University of Gothenburg:
http://www.gu.se/english/about_the_university/job-opportunities/union-representatives

How to apply

To apply for a position at the University of Gothenburg, you must register an account in our online recruitment system. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is complete in accordance with the instructions in the job advertisement, and that it is submitted before the deadline. The selection of candidates is made based on the qualifications registered in the application. The application shall include:

• Cover letter with an explanation of why you apply for the position
• CV including scientific publications
• Copy of doctoral and master exams certificates
• Two references (name, telephone no, relation)

Deadline for application: 27th December, 2021.

 

In connection to this recruitment, we have already decided which recruitment channels we should use. We therefore decline further contact with vendors, recruitment and staffing companies.

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Senior Researcher in Agricultural Emissions

 

Are you interested in mitigating and documenting emissions from the manure management chain with special emphasis on livestock facilities and development of technologies and strategies for controlling emissions of greenhouse gases, odorants and ammonia? The Department of Biological and Chemical Engineering has an open Senior Researcher position available in this field.

Expected start date

May 1st, 2022, or as soon as possible.

Job description

The successful applicant will acquire, lead and contribute to a number of externally funded projects aiming at minimizing gas emissions from the manure management chain with special responsibility for livestock facilities and related abatement technologies and strategies. The position includes development of a research group as well as generating ambitious research projects within this area. In addition, the position includes contributions to Public Sector Consultancy. The applicant should demonstrate the ability to perform research in an interdisciplinary field involving competences from agricultural science, biology and chemistry. Projects are typically carried out in collaboration with external partners including industry, business organizations and other universities in Denmark and abroad.

Your profile

Applicants should hold a PhD in a relevant field. The successful candidate should have competences within:

• Experimental emission research and quantification of emission mitigation within the agricultural sector
• Development and characterization of environmental technologies for livestock production
• Online measurement systems including mass spectrometry and cavity ring-down spectroscopy
• Animal Science and the intersection between environmental impact and livestock production
• Acquisition of externally funded research projects with industrial partners
• Direction of externally funded projects including industrial collaboration projects
• Scientific writing and written English as documented by a solid record of peer-reviewed research articles

Who we are

The successful candidate is employed in the Section of Environmental Engineering, which is a part of Department of Biotechnology and Chemical Engineering. Researchers in the section develops environmental technologies as well as models of physical, chemical, and biological processes that are important for environmental quality. The research activities contribute to better management of animal manure and bio-waste through generation of new knowledge and quantification of mitigation effects. Emission of ammonia, greenhouse gases, VOC and sulfur compounds from manure management and biogas production for energy recovery from organic wastes have been the main applications to date. The work in this group depends on knowledge of animal science, chemistry, microbial transformations in natural and engineered ecosystems, data analysis, and modelling.

What we offer

The department and section offers:

• a well-developed research infrastructure, laboratories and access to shared equipment
• an exciting interdisciplinary environment with many national, international and industrial collaborators
• a research climate encouraging lively, open and critical discussion within and across different fields of research
• a work environment with close working relationships, networking and social activities
• a workplace characterised by professionalism, equality and a healthy work-life balance.

Place of work and area of employment

The place of work is Finlandsgade 10, 8200 Aarhus N, and the area of employment is Aarhus University with related departments. 

Contact information

For further information, please contact: Head of Section, Anders Feilberg, +45 3089 6099, af@bce.au.dk.

Deadline

Applications must be received no later than January 12, 2022.

Application procedure

Shortlisting is used. This means that after the deadline for applications – and with the assistance from the assessment committee chairman, and the assessment committee if necessary, – the head of department selects the candidates to be evaluated. The selection is made on the basis of an assessment of who of the candidates are most relevant considering the requirements of the advertisement. All applicants will be notified within 6 weeks whether or not their applications have been sent to an expert assessment committee for evaluation. The selected applicants will be informed about the composition of the committee and will receive his/her assessment. Once the recruitment process is completed a final letter of rejection is sent to the deselected applicants.

Letter of reference

If you want a referee to upload a letter of reference on your behalf, please state the referee’s contact information when you submit your application. We strongly recommend that you make an agreement with the person in question before you enter the referee’s contact information, and that you ensure that the referee has enough time to write the letter of reference before the application deadline.
Unfortunately, it is not possible to ensure that letters of reference received after the application deadline will be taken into consideration.

Formalities and salary range Formalities and salary range

Technical Sciences refers to the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Danish Universities under the Danish Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation.

The application must be in English and include a curriculum vitae, degree certificate, a complete list of publications, a statement of future research plans and information about research activities, teaching portfolio and verified information on previous teaching experience (if any). Guidelines for applicants can be found here.

Appointment shall be in accordance with the collective labour agreement between the Danish Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. Further information on qualification requirements and job content may be found in the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Danish Universities.

Salary depends on seniority as agreed between the Danish Ministry of Finance and the Confederation of Professional Associations.

Aarhus University’s ambition is to be an attractive and inspiring workplace for all and to foster a culture in which each individual has opportunities to thrive, achieve and develop. We view equality and diversity as assets, and we welcome all applicants.

Ensuring gender balance at the Department of Biological and Chemical Engineering is a high priority at Aarhus University, and therefore, we particularly encourage women to apply for this position. No candidate will be given preferential treatment, and all applicants will be assessed on the basis of their qualifications for the position in question.

Research activities will be evaluated in relation to actual research time. Thus, we encourage applicants to specify periods of leave without research activities, in order to be able to subtract these periods from the span of the scientific career during the evaluation of scientific productivity.

Aarhus University offers a broad variety of services for international researchers and accompanying families, including relocation service and career counselling to expat partners. Read more here. Please find more information about entering and working in Denmark here.

The application must be submitted via Aarhus University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aarhus University's website.

Deadline12 Jan

Expected start1 May

• Department of Biological and Chemical Engineering - Environmental EngineeringFinlandsgade 108200 Aarhus N

• Full-time positionID: 7635

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Research Assistant with the possibility for PhD: Artificial intelligence and machine learning for glass grinding

 

The Institute of Machine Tools and Manufacturing (IWF) at ETH Zurich focuses on fundamental and applied research in many areas of production engineering. Headed by Prof. Dr. Konrad Wegener, the fields of activity range from production machines, manufacturing processes and machine simulation to virtual reality. The IWF works in close cooperation with inspire AG, the leading Swiss competence centre for technology transfer to the mechanical, electrical and metal industries and many other industry partners. To strengthen our process group, we are offering the following position for young scientists (m/f/d).

Project background

Grinding is one of the most important process technologies for the production of glass. Hardly any device of daily life can do without this technology today. Due to the extreme process conditions, temperatures above 1000 K, high spatial and temporal derivations, the understanding of the processes, which is the basis for process improvement, is still limited. At the IWF, this interesting process has been researched for years and new results are constantly being obtained that are helpful for process optimisation. Neither metrological nor numerical simulations alone are sufficient to understand and describe grinding. For a better understanding of the process, simulation and experimental work must be combined sensibly. State-of-the-art experimental machines, powerful measurement and simulation technology are available at IWF and are to be further developed within the framework of the research postion.

Job description

In order to optimize the grinding process, a new generation expert system is to be developed. With the help of artificial intelligence, machine learning and data analytics on top of physics based modelling, practice-relevant efficient machining strategies can be developed based on a physically based process model.

Your profile

You have a Master's or diploma degree in mechanical engineering, materials engineering, physics or computer science. You are highly motivated and eager to learn. In addition, you like to combine theoretical considerations and models with experimental tasks and would like to be involved in teaching at IWF. Accurate work and very good communication skills in German and English round off your profile. We offer you a full-time position with the possibility for a PhD. Through close cooperation with our project partners you will quickly establish contacts with the Swiss industry. In our young team you will work at the cutting edge of today's knowledge in production and manufacturing technology.

ETH Zurich is one of the world’s leading universities specialising in science and technology. We are renowned for our excellent education, cutting-edge fundamental research and direct transfer of new knowledge into society. Over 30,000 people from more than 120 countries find our university to be a place that promotes independent thinking and an environment that inspires excellence. Located in the heart of Europe, yet forging connections all over the world, we work together to develop solutions for the global challenges of today and tomorrow.

Interested?

We look forward to receiving your online application with the following documents:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Motivational Letter
• Transcript of records
• Ev. reference letters

Please note that we exclusively accept applications submitted through our online application portal. Applications via email or postal services will not be considered.

Further information about D-MAVT and IWF can be found on the following websites:

• D-MAVT: www.mavt.ethz.ch
• IWF: www.iwf.mavt.ethz.ch

For further information (no applications), please contact Michal Kuffa, Head of Machining Processes, (kuffa@iwf.mavt.ethz.ch).

In line with our values, ETH Zurich encourages an inclusive culture. We promote equality of opportunity, value diversity and nurture a working and learning environment in which the rights and dignity of all our staff and students are respected. Visit our Equal Opportunities and Diversity website to find out how we ensure a fair and open environment that allows everyone to grow and flourish.

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Research Assistant in Quantitative Social Science

 

The Public Policy Group and the Immigration Policy Lab (IPL) at the Department of Humanities, Social and Political Sciences, ETH Zurich, are looking for a Research Assistant (20-30%).

Job description

You will be working on several projects to support researchers at the the Immigration Policy Lab. The projects range from an existing panel survey of Syrian refugees in Lebanon, a proposed study of media coverage of refugees, and a potential RCT to test the contact hypothesis in Germany.

Your main tasks will include the following:

• Conduct a review of the top economics and political science journals for studies that use original panel surveys, build a dataset with information about each panel
• Conduct literature reviews of studies related to prejudice reduction, media coverage of refugees, and potentially other topics related to migrants
• Collect survey instruments and suggest survey questions
• Conduct data cleaning and preliminary analysis in R

Your profile

The ideal candidate will, at the time of appointment, be enrolled in a master degree program at a Swiss University in social sciences or related study fields.

We are looking for an independent and reliable team player with a structured working style. The ability to work effectively as part of a team and proficiency in English, combined with good writing skills are essential prerequisites. You need to have experience conducting literature reviews and summarizing relevant literature. The project also requires attention to detail and the ability to quickly read over and summarize articles. In addition, intermediate experience with data cleaning and basic analysis using the statistical software R is essential. Research experience in the area of migration is a plus.

ETH Zurich is one of the world’s leading universities specialising in science and technology. We are renowned for our excellent education, cutting-edge fundamental research and direct transfer of new knowledge into society. Over 30,000 people from more than 120 countries find our university to be a place that promotes independent thinking and an environment that inspires excellence. Located in the heart of Europe, yet forging connections all over the world, we work together to develop solutions for the global challenges of today and tomorrow.

We look forward to receiving your online application, including:

• a cover letter
• CV
• study transcripts

Only applications submitted through our online application portal are accepted.

For further information about the position please contact Ala’ Alrababa’h at ala.alrababah@gess.ethz.ch (Subject: Research Assistant 2022). For more information on the Public Policy Group and the Immigration Policy Lab, please visit our website.

Applications review will begin on January 3, 2022 and continue until the position is filled.

In line with our values, ETH Zurich encourages an inclusive culture. We promote equality of opportunity, value diversity and nurture a working and learning environment in which the rights and dignity of all our staff and students are respected. Visit our Equal Opportunities and Diversity website to find out how we ensure a fair and open environment that allows everyone to grow and flourish.

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Research Assistant position in neuroinflammation

 

Theodor Kocher Institute (TKI), University of Bern http://www.tki.unibe.ch

Context:
The group of Giuseppe Locatelli within the Theodor Kocher Institute (University of Bern) offers a Research assistant position starting in February 2021.
For further information about the research in Dr. Locatelli's group, please visit: https://www.tki.unibe.ch/research/research_groups/giuseppe_locatelli/index_eng.html.

Tasks

Research project:
In Multiple Sclerosis (MS), myeloid cells invade the inflamed CNS, with brain barriers functioning as checkpoints to control their invasion. These barriers are also inhabited by several tissue resident macrophages.
In this project, we will investigate the distinct role of invading and resident macrophages during neuroinflammation at brain barriers and in the parenchyma. We will use innovative transgenic approaches to track different myeloid cells and visualize their infiltration across brain barriers by 2-photon in experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis (EAE), an MS model. In parallel, we will investigate the oxidative pathology affecting myelin-producing oligodendrocytes in the inflamed CNS.

Requirements

Education and profile:
To be eligible, we expect a good master (or equivalent) degree in a relevant discipline of the life sciences (preferentially neurosciences and immunology) and good laboratory experience in working with mice, histology, microscopy, flow cytometry and data analysis. Great skills in English language are required. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential, as a willingness to work flexibly.

We offer

Duration: at least 1 year, possibility for an extension.

Location: TKI, University of Bern

Applications: Please apply by sending your CV, certificate of latest graduation as well as 1 letter of recommendation.

E-Mail: giuseppe.locatelli@tki.unibe.ch

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RESEARCH FELLOWS – QUANTUM COMPUTATION WITH LINEAR OPTICS

 INL is actively working to mitigate the risk of CoVid-19 and is promoting protection measures within our community with impact on the regular activities. Ongoing and new R&S processes may have changes during this exceptional period. Please check the details in the job vacancy to keep track on any updates.

 

Research Fellows – Quantum computation with linear optics

 

Job Reference: Ref.09.21.44

Employer: International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory (INL)

Location: Braga, Portugal

Group/Unit: Quantum and Linear-Optical Computation (QLOC)

Number of Vacancies: 2

Employment Type: Full time

Contract Duration: 24 months

 

Open Date for Applications: November 9th 2021

Closing Date for Applications: December 20th, 2021, 23h00m (Lisbon Time)

 

Key words: quantum optics, photonics, quantum computation

 

Overview

The Quantum and Linear-Optical Computation (QLOC) research group at INL is doing theoretical work to guide the development and applications of cutting-edge photonic quantum computers. We are looking for two qualified researchers in the fields of theoretical quantum optics/quantum computation, whose work will contribute to the development of near-term, special-purpose photonic quantum computers. The researchers will work on the theory of characterization, simulation, and applications of state-of-the-art reconfigurable multi-mode interferometers, within the scope of the EC-funded PHOQUSING - “Photonics quantum sampling machine” project, funded by H2020 with grant agreement number 899544.

 

Job Duties

The job duties will be the following:

1.     Study and propose generalized versions of boson sampling, i.e. computational applications of reconfigurable linear and non-linear interferometers;

2.     Study of randomness generation and manipulation using photonic devices;

3.     Develop device validation techniques, including classical simulation and modelling;

4.     Devise proof-of-concept experiments using reconfigurable interferometers for hybrid quantum computation, quantum machine learning, and other suitable information-processing tasks.

 

 

Mandatory Qualifications

 

Education

• PhD degree in Physics, Physical Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or other related field, is required.

 

Experience

• Research experience with linear and/or nonlinear optics, or other physical platforms for quantum computation;
• A good track record of disseminating research results.

 

Technical Skills

• Knowledge of quantum computational models: circuit model, measurement-based quantum computation, variational quantum algorithms, etc.

 

 

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with programming and quantum simulation techniques;
• Experience with machine learning and other optimization techniques;
• International mobility experience.

 

Personal Skills

• “Hands-on” approach together with high commitment in respecting working deadlines;
• Problem Solving ability;
• Team work spirit;
• Ability to work independently and as team player;
• Good communication skills.

 

 

Our Benefits

• Competitive salary;
• Tax benefits and other Diplomatic privileges;
• Private health insurance;
• Family allowances (according to family situation);
• Free nursery service at INL premises (subject to availability);
• Support for education fees of dependent children;
• Relocation support;
• 30 working days of annual leave.

 

How to Apply

The application must be in English and include the following mandatory documents:

a)     Cover letter;

b)     Curriculum Vitae;

c)      Academic certificates;

d)     At least two letters of recommendation, to be sent directly to hr.services@inl.int, with a clear identification of candidate’s name and reference number of this call.

 

Online application instructions:

1. The application is made online by clicking the “Apply” button below;
2. The candidate must complete all required sections of the online application form;
3. The candidate must submit the mandatory documents mentioned above in pdf format by including them in the “Additional files” section using the “Add portfolio” button.

 

Important note:

Incomplete applications including the failure to provide mandatory documents or providing inaccurate information will result in the application not being considered.

 

 

How the Selection Process works
 

A. Applications eligibility check

This stage will be carried out on the basis of the mandatory requirements, education, experience and technical skills defined for the job, as well as the validation of the mandatory documents. Only candidates who meet the eligibility criteria will move forward to the next stage.

B. CV Assessment

The Selection Committee will evaluate the eligible applications based on their CV and other submitted documents and the suitability for the position. The best ranked candidates will be shortlisted for the interview stage(s).

C. Interview(s)

The interview(s) may be done in different formats: video recording, online or onsite.

The question based interview will evaluate the match between the candidate’s profile and the requirements for the position, including the technical and personal skills. To better support this stage, the candidate may be requested to prepare a short presentation.

 

D. Nomination

The selected candidate will be nominated and formally offered the position, including the disclosure of the contractual conditions. 

 

Additional Information

 

Application feedback

We highly value your interest in becoming part of the INL experience and it is important for us to maintain good communications with all candidates. No matter the outcome of your application, we will always provide you with feedback.

 

Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Principle

INL follows a non-discrimination and equal access principle, wherefore no candidate can be privileged, benefited, impaired or deprived of any rights whatsoever, or be exempt of and duties based on any possible discriminatory issues.

 

The advertisement deadline may be extended at any time without previous notice in order to improve the suitability and effectiveness of the recruitment process.

 

 

About INL

The International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory – INL (http://www.inl.int), is the first and only Intergovernmental Organisation in the world entirely focused on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology.

It was founded under an international legal framework to perform interdisciplinary research, deploy and communicate nanotechnology for the benefit of society. INL aims to be a recognised leading global nanotechnology innovation hub.

 

 

 

 

 

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RESEARCH FELLOW – ADVANCED THIN-FILM SOLAR

 INL is actively working to mitigate the risk of CoVid-19 and is promoting protection measures within their community with impact in the regular activities. Ongoing and new R&S processes may have changes during this exceptional period. Please check the details in the job vacancy to keep track on any updates.

 

Research Fellow – Advanced thin-film solar cells (Ref.11.21.46)

 

Type of contract: Limited duration

Research Centre: International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory – INL

Number of vacancies: 1

Duty Station: Braga, Portugal

Career Stage: Up to 3 years after PhD

Open date for applications: November 5th 2021

Closing Date for applications: November 26th 2021, 23:00 (Lisbon Time)

 

 

Organisation Description

The International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory – INL (http://www.inl.int), is the first and only International Intergovernmental Organisation in the world entirely focused on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology.

It was founded under an international legal framework to perform interdisciplinary research, deploy and communicate nanotechnology for the benefit of society. INL aims to be a recognised leading global nanotechnology innovation hub.

 

This call is related to the Scientific Research and Technological Development Projects identified hereunder, which are co-funded by European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and National Funds through the Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT). 

 

a) Project Specifications: INL participates in the following scientific research: Micro-concentrator thin film solar cells.

b) Name of the project: MiconCell - Micro-concentrator thin film solar cells

c) Reference number: POCI-01-0145-FEDER-028922

d) Scientific Area:  Materials Engineering, Physical Sciences

e) Description:  Thin-film solar cell technology based on Cu(In,Ga)Se2 (CIGSe) presents several crucial advantages with respect to the currently dominating Si technology, namely higher cost-reduction potential, lower material consumption, and higher power conversion efficiency potential. The innovative idea of the MiconCell project is to combine the highly efficient CIGSe technology with the concentrator PV approach and shrink the size scale to the micrometer range. The benefits of this novel concept are materials savings and an efficiency increase due to the use of concentrated sunlight. The main goal of the project is to develop CIGSe micro-concentrator solar cells that can be monolithically integrated with concentrator optics.

 

Description of the functions and key primary responsibilities:

The successful candidate will work in the Nanostructured Cells Research Group on the design and fabrication of micro solar cells and concentration optics.

 

She/he will be assigned the following working plan:

• Fabrication and characterization of micro solar cell devices
• Fabrication and integration of micro lens arrays for light concentration
• Compound research activities and results and disseminate such results in research papers and reports
• Engage in collaborative research with researchers from other groups and Institutions

 

Specific Eligibility Conditions:

Candidates must meet the following conditions, as they are required by the nature of the duties the candidate will be required to perform:

 

• PhD degree in the field of Physics, Material Science, Materials Engineering, or related fields
• Experience in fabrication and characterization of solar cells
• Expertise in materials growth of semiconductors and their characterization 
• Knowledge on any of the following instrumental techniques will also be evaluated: vacuum deposition of semiconductor layers, electrodeposition, scanning electron microscopy, x-ray diffraction, solar simulator, quantum efficiency
• Previous international mobility
• Impeccable data management skills

 

The call describes the requirements in terms of qualifications and professional experience deemed appropriate for the position. If a candidate has additional qualifications and professional experience, they can only be recruited at the job category and profile specified.

 

Applications that not meet these conditions will not be considered.

 

Supervision: The work plan will be developed at the INL under the scientific guidance of Dr. Sascha Sadewasser. The successful candidate will be integrated in the Nanostructured Solar Cells Research Group.

 

Selection Committee:

The selection of candidates will be carried out by a Selection Committee consisting of the following persons:

1)     Dr. Sascha Sadewasser

2)     Dr. Pedro Anacleto

3)     Dr. Nicoleta Nicoara

4)     Patrícia Oliveira - Human Resources

 

Duration of the contract

The total duration of the employment contract shall be 6 months. The expected starting date is December 2021.

 

General Eligibility conditions, required qualifications and expertise:

 Candidates must comply with the following requirements:

1. Hold a PhD Degree within the field of the selected vacancy;
2. Be a Portuguese citizen, a European Union citizen or a non-European Union Citizen with a scientific and professional curriculum that demonstrates an appropriate profile for the activity to be performed;
3. Fluency in English is required.

 

Supporting Documents:

Candidates must enclose the following supporting documents in pdf format, failing which the application will not be considered:

(a) Cover letter in English;

(b) Curriculum Vitae in English;

(c) Official transcripts of all relevant academic degrees;

(d) At least one recommendation letter;

(d) Recognition of academic degrees (only academic degrees awarded by non-Portuguese higher education institutions)*.

 

* The selected candidate(s) with an academic degree granted by a non-Portuguese higher education institution must present, for hiring purposes, the certificate of recognition of that degree(s), issued by the Portuguese Directorate General for Higher Education or by a Portuguese Public Higher Education Institution. Please consult the website of the Portuguese Directorate General for Higher Education: https://www.dges.gov.pt/en.

  

Evaluation process:

The evaluation process will follow a three-stage process:

1. Candidate eligibility check

Only full applications will be considered. The applicant will be responsible for the data submission and validation. The application language is English.

Applications that do not meet the eligibility conditions will not be considered.

2. Assessment of the Research Experience of the Candidate

The selection of candidates shall be made by means of an assessment of the research experience within the framework of the Project, which shall focus on the relevance, quality and up-to-date of the following items:

• Scientific and Technological Production (‘STP’);
• Applied and Practice-based Research Activities (‘RA’);
• Activities  related to the Dissemination of Knowledge (‘DK’);
• Activities related to the Management of Science, Technology and Innovation programmes (‘MSTI’).

 

The research experience will be assessed according to the following criteria:

• STP (65%): Academic Qualifications (AQ) – 10%; Research Quality (RQ) – 40%; Impact and Effectiveness (IE) – 15%;
• RA (15%): Research Coordination (RC) – 5%; Development, operation and maintenance of core facilities “instrumentation and/or equipment”  (DOM) – 2%; organisation of conferences, symposia and scientific cooperation activities (OCSS) - 2 %; teaching activities “advanced courses or university” (TA) – 3%; research stays and internships (RSI) – 3%;
• DK (5%): Transfer to other areas of society (TS) – 3%; promotion of the public understanding of science (PPUS) – 2%;
• MSTI (5%): Development of Laboratory facilities, management of research groups (DFMG) – 3%; evaluation of STI activities (EA) – 2%.

 

This criteria will have a total valuation of 90%. The minimum threshold for this stage is 60%.

 

The top four ranked candidates will be shortlisted for interview, provided however that they pass the threshold mentioned above.

 
3. Interview(s)

Interviews will be conducted through web conference or face-to-face meetings, as may be deemed appropriate. This criterion will have a total valuation of 10%.

 
Assessment:

The Selection Committee will draw up the minutes of the R&S process in which candidates will be ranked according to their evaluation scores.

 

Approval and formal offer:

Successful applicants will be offered the corresponding positions.

 

How to apply:

The application is made online. Please click on the 'Apply for this job' button.

For the application to be valid, the candidate must complete all required sections of the online application form as well as submit all required documents.

 

What we offer:

• Social Security costs to be paid by INL;
• Work Accidents insurance costs to be paid by INL, to provide coverage for work accidents and invalidity benefits;
• Health insurance with excellent coverage;
• Tax Benefit: The personnel working at the International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory are exempt from national income taxes so the only deduction from their part of the salary will be 11 % for social security and 12% for an internal tax;
• A family allowance of 160€/month for staff members that are married or that are living under the status of “common-law couple” and/or have any dependent child;
• A child allowance of 200€/month for each dependent child;
• Free Nursery Service at INL campus (subject to availability);
• Support for Education fees of dependent children;
• Depending on the place of residence, INL covers 100% of travel expenses for all family members.

 

 

Financial Benefits:

INL offers an attractive financial package appropriate to an international research organization composed by a gross monthly Remuneration of 2600.00€ paid in 12 instalments. Due to INL special legal status as intergovernmental organization, financial benefits are exempt for national income tax. Apart from the salary, INL may offer, depending on the personal situation, additional allowances and benefits for families and non-residents. The financial benefits already include the-amount equivalent to the level 38 of the single remuneration table (TRU) as set out in Implementing Decree no. 11-A/2017, of December 29.

 

Applicable legal and regulatory framework, taking into consideration the international status of the Organisation:

The contract will be subject to the INL’s Staff Rules, as amended from time to time, as well as to all other relevant instructions issued by the Organisation. For this purpose, a copy of the Staff Rules shall be provided. The contract may also be supplemented by the terms and conditions of the Financing Contract between the Organisation and the FCT governing the implementation of the FCT Project.

Disputes between the Organisation and the Employed Member of the Personnel shall be settled in accordance with the INL´s Staff Rules.

 

Notification of results:

Each candidate notified via email of the result of their individual application. If the first candidate refuses the offer, the Human Resources will send an offer to the second candidate on the ranking, and so on until the vacancy is filled.

We highly value the interest shown from applicants wishing to become a part of the INL experience. It is important for us to maintain good communications with candidates. No matter the outcome of the application, we always send the applicant an answer. 

 

Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Principle:

INL promotes a non-discrimination and equal access policy, wherefore no candidate can be privileged, benefited, impaired or deprived of any rights whatsoever, or be exempt of any duties based on their ancestry, age, sex, sexual preference, marital status, family and economic conditions, instruction, origin or social conditions, genetic heritage, reduced work capacity, disability, chronic illness, nationality, ethnic origin or race, origin territory, language, religion, political or ideological convictions and union membership.

 

Helpdesk:

Applicants can receive support regarding applications to this positions via e-mail: hr.services@inl.int

 

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