CarrerasLeaders Postdoctoral Program: CarrerasLeaders is a postdoctoral program hosted by the Josep Carreras Leukaemia Research Institute (IJC) and co-funded by the Marie Skłodowska-Curie (MSCA) Actions. The program aims to fund 16 excellent postdoctoral researchers for a period of 3 years, offering complete freedom of research choice within the scope of blood cancers. CarrerasLeaders fellows will benefit from attractive working conditions, tailored training, and mentoring in the inspiring and creative environment of the IJC.
- 📚 The Carl Gustav Carus Faculty of Medicine at TU Dresden offers comprehensive medical education.
- 🌐 The Institute of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine at the University Clinic Dresden is hiring for a postdoctoral position.
- ⏰ Full-time position, limited to 28 months.
- 🌟 TU Dresden holds excellent status among German universities.
- 🧪 Research focus involves investigating the endosomal system in cardiomyocytes and studying the uptake and trafficking of therapeutic oligonucleotide-conjugates in heart disease.
- 🤝 Collaborative research with the Max-Planck Institute for Cell Biology and Genetics, Dresden.
- 📆 Application deadline: January 31st, 2024.
Designation: Postdoctoral Researcher
Research Area: Blood Cancers
Location: Josep Carreras Leukaemia Research Institute (IJC), Spain
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Less than 7 years of postdoc experience
- Demonstrated capacity to perform high-quality research
- Interest in relocating to Spain
- Free choice of any IJC group and platform leaders as future supervisors
- Proposal of collaborative projects involving international and intersectoral partners through secondments
Job Description: Carreras Leaders fellows will have the freedom to choose their research within the field of blood cancers. They will work under the supervision of IJC’s group and platform leaders, proposing collaborative projects that involve international and intersectoral partners through secondments. The selection process is merit-based, relying on peer review in an open and transparent procedure. Detailed eligibility criteria, information on the selection process, and a list of participating labs can be found in the ‘Apply’ section.
How to Apply: Interested candidates should refer to the detailed eligibility criteria and application process outlined in the ‘Apply’ section. The application process is merit-based and involves a peer review. For more information, candidates can visit the program website.
Last Date for Apply: 31 January 2024
Tables:
| Eligibility Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Postdoc Experience | Less than 7 years |
| Research Capacity | Demonstrated high-quality research |
| Location | Willingness to relocate to Spain |
| Supervisor Choice | Free choice of IJC group and platform leaders |
| Collaborative Projects | Propose projects involving international and intersectoral partners through secondments |
| Expected Results – Institutional Level | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting International Researchers | Strengthening IJC research and innovation capacity, enhancing international visibility, attracting talent and funding. |
| Research and Transferable Skills Training | Enhancing quality, sustainability, and diversity of research and transferable skills training. |
| Collaborations and Network Enhancement with Associated Partners | Consolidating and establishing collaborations with Associated Partners, enhancing the institute’s network and training opportunities. |
| Support and Training in Widening Countries | Improving research and clinical treatments on blood diseases in Widening Countries. |
| Expected Results – Regional and National Level | Details |
|---|---|
| Enriching the BioRegion of Barcelona and Catalonia | Contributing to a leading life sciences and health hub in Europe. |
| Regional Competitiveness and Value Creation in Health Sector | Promoting research and innovation to boost regional competitiveness and create value in the health sector. |
| Dissemination of Program Outcomes to R&I Ecosystem, Health Authorities, Policymakers | Sharing program outcomes with the R&I ecosystem, health authorities, and policymakers. |
| Expected Results – European and International Level | Details |
|---|---|
| Skills Development and Mobility of Researchers Across Borders | Contributing to strengthening the skills development and mobility of researchers across borders. |
| Strengthening Research and Innovation Capacity of IJC and Associated Partners | Enhancing research and innovation capacity, increasing scientific production. |
| Fostering European Competitiveness in Cancer Research | Fostering European competitiveness through greater transnational cohesion and collaboration on common Cancer research topics. |
