IMMERGE Doctoral Positions : Welcome to the opportunity of a lifetime! The IMMERGE project is offering 12 full-time Doctoral Candidate positions across prestigious institutions in Europe. As part of the European Union Research Framework Programme – Horizon Europe, this initiative is funded under the Marie Sklodowska Curie Actions Doctoral Networks. If you are a passionate researcher seeking to contribute to cutting-edge biomedical projects, your journey starts here.
Summary Table:
| Host Institutions | Location |
|---|---|
| Fundació Institut de Recerca Contra la Leucemia Josep Carreras (IJC-CERCA) | Spain > Badalona |
| Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS) | France > Marseille |
| Universitätsklinikum Freiburg (UKFRL) | Germany > Freiburg |
| Ospedale San Raffaele SRL (OSR) | Italy > Milan |
| European Molecular Biology Laboratory Heidelberg (EMBL) | Germany > Heidelberg |
| Research Fund of the Hadassah Medical Organisation (R.A) (RFHMO) | Israel > Jerusalem |
| Quantitative Genomics Medicine Laboratories SL (Qgenomics) | Spain > Barcelona |
| Alia Therapeutics srl | Italy > Trento |
| Fondazione per l’Istituto di Recerca in Biomedicina (IRB) | Switzerland > Lugano |
| Genome Research Limited (GRL) (SANGER Institute) | The UK > Cambridge |
Study Area: Immunology, genetics, epigenetics, proteomics, single cell omics, bioinformatics, and gene correction
The IMMERGE project spans diverse research areas, including biology, medicine, biochemistry, bioinformatics, and related disciplines. Each Ph.D. project offers a unique opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking research in these fields.
Scholarship Description:
This initiative, funded by the Horizon Europe programme, provides a platform for 12 Doctoral Candidates to engage in cutting-edge biomedical research. Successful candidates will be part of an international collaborative effort, working with leading institutions across Europe. The projects cover a wide spectrum of research areas, offering a unique opportunity for professional growth and contribution to the scientific community.
Benefits
- 3-year full-time employment contract (salary depends on the country of the recruitment considering both the local and MSCA DN regulations for DCs and their family status at the time of the recruitment, that is the starting date of the contract)
- Enrolment in a PhD programme
- Shared research and innovative multidisciplinary and multisectoral training by experts and experienced trainers from two sectors (academia and industry) and two research environments (clinic and basic).
- A structured training programme consisting of soft skill courses, targeted workshops, retreats, social events, and networking.
- Secondments at other institutions within the IMMERGE consortium.
- Gaining experience abroad.
- Opportunities for participation in national and international meetings.
- Enlarged professional network and improved future scientific career perspective in academia and the private sector
Eligibility:
We invite applications from Doctoral Candidates worldwide who meet the following criteria:
- Must not hold a doctoral degree at the time of recruitment.
- Must not have resided or worked in the recruiting country for more than 12 months in the last 36 months.
- Must possess a master’s degree relevant to the chosen position or equivalent, obtained one month before the contract starts.
- Proficiency in written and spoken English.
Required Documents:
- CV highlighting academic merit, experience, mobility, and publication track-record.
- Motivation letter showcasing writing quality, match of interest, and strengths.
- Complete the survey available on IMMERGE website.
How to Apply:
The application process is entirely online. Visit the IMMERGE website and submit your application in English. Each applicant can apply to a maximum of three individual research projects. For multiple applications, please upload a single file containing different motivation letters.
Last Date:
Application Deadline: 3 December 2023, 12.00 PM.
Additional Information:
- The IMMERGE Recruitment Board (RB) and Supervisory Board (SB) will oversee the eligibility and recruitment process.
- Evaluation criteria include academic merit, experience, mobility, publication track-record, and motivation letter quality.
- The top 3 candidates for each position will be invited to an online recruitment workshop in January.
- Successful candidates will be part of a reserve list for future positions.
Timeline (Tentative):
- Application Deadline: 3 December 2023
- Preselection Results and Call for Interviews: 22nd December 2023
- Recruitment Workshop: Mid-January 2024
- Communication of Final Results: January 2024
- Tentative Start of Fellowship: March-September 2024
Seize the opportunity to be part of a transformative research experience with IMMERGE. Apply now and embark on a journey of discovery and innovation!
