Three-year ARISE Fellowships: The European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) is offering more than 30 three-year ARISE Fellowships for innovative thinkers eager to develop novel methods and technologies for the life sciences. The ARISE programme (Career Accelerator for Research Infrastructure Scientists) aims to train scientists and engineers for high-level careers in research infrastructures in academia or industry. Fellows will have the opportunity to work on method or technology development of their choice, with a potential to be provided as a service to external life science researchers. Additionally, they will receive training in the operation and management of research infrastructures and service provision. ARISE Fellowships are funded through Horizon 2020 under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie action COFUND.
Summary Table:
| Designation | Research Area | Location |
|---|---|---|
| ARISE Fellow | Method and Technology Development for Life Sciences | European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) Sites: Heidelberg, Barcelona, Hinxton, Hamburg, Grenoble, Rome |
Eligibility/Qualification:
- At least four years of full-time equivalent research or development experience (including first experience in technology development) after the university degree.
- University degree in natural sciences or related STEM disciplines (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) at a level that theoretically entitles to enroll into a PhD.
- High level of skills (postdoctoral standard) or expertise in a specialization in which doctoral degrees are not usually awarded.
- Capacity to work independently and think creatively.
- Fluency in English (written and oral).
- Ability to work collaboratively and communicate with a diverse group of individuals.
Job Description: As an ARISE Fellow, you will have the opportunity to develop a method, technique, or technology in fields such as bioinformatics, computational modeling, software development, data management, data science, AI, machine learning, imaging and image analysis, optical engineering, detector development, microscopy, X-ray optics, X-ray crystallography, (bio)chemical engineering, chemistry or chemical biology, omics technologies, automation, high-precision mechanics, microfluidics, or robotics. The developed methods or technologies should facilitate research in life science fields and have the potential to be integrated into the service catalogues of research infrastructures.
Fellows will receive training for jobs in research infrastructures (core facilities, data services, synchrotrons, etc.) and attend over 60 courses on how to provide and plan services, manage diverse infrastructure operations, handle innovation, collaborate with industry, engage in strategic planning, and understand science policy and funding systems. Networking opportunities with professionals working at EMBL and in ARISE partner organizations will be provided.
The fellowship duration is 36 months.
Benefits:
- Competitive salaries and allowances.
- Access to advanced technologies and engagement in technology transfer activities.
- Inclusive, equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity.
- Family-friendly working environment with excellent health insurance, pension contributions, flexible hybrid working arrangements, family allowances, diverse training opportunities, and other social benefits.
How to Apply: Interested candidates can apply from July 1 to September 30, 2023. To apply, visit the ARISE website and follow the application guidelines. Applicants are encouraged to select the group they wish to join and prepare a short project proposal. Before applying, contacting the groups to express interest and learn about their future plans is recommended.
Last Date for Apply: Applications are accepted from July 1 to September 30, 2023. Interviews for top candidates are scheduled for late November 2023. The fellowship is ideally expected to start by May 2024.
For further questions or advice, applicants can contact the ARISE project management team at arise@embl.org.
EMBL is a signatory of DORA, implementing best practices in research assessment in its recruitment processes.
Note: Please refer to the ARISE website for detailed application instructions and group-specific requirements.
