MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship: The National Institute of Chemistry (NIC) in Slovenia is seeking highly motivated candidates for the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Postdoctoral Fellowship Scheme applications (MSCA PF). We have open positions for Individual Researchers in various research areas including health, environmental protection, circular economy, sustainable energy, low carbon technology, climate change, and analytics. The postdoctoral fellowships last from one to two years, and we welcome applications from experienced researchers of any nationality.
Summary Table:
- Position Title: Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Postdoctoral Fellowship
- Designation: Individual Researcher
- Research Area: Health, environmental protection, circular economy, sustainable energy, low carbon technology, climate change, analytics
- Location: National Institute of Chemistry, Slovenia
- Eligibility/Qualification:
- Possession of a doctoral degree (successfully defended doctoral thesis)
- Maximum of 8 years of full-time equivalent research experience
- Not have lived or worked in Slovenia for more than 12 months in the past three years (mobility rule)
- Job Description: Conduct research in the chosen area, co-create proposal ideas with host supervisor, publish research results, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, contribute to the scientific community.
- How to Apply: Choose one of the “Supervisors project proposals” and send the following four forms as PDF files to project.office(at)ki.si:
- Curriculum vitae and publications list
- Letter of motivation and research statement
- Eligibility Self-declaration
- Certificate of knowledge of English language
- Last Date for Apply: June 30th, 2023
Job Description:
- Conduct research in the chosen area of expertise.
- Co-create proposal ideas with the host supervisor.
- Publish research results in internationally recognized journals.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and contribute to scientific discussions.
- Verify eligibility and submit applications to supervisors based on candidate preferences.
- Attend informational workshops organized by NIC’s Project Office.
- Relocation assistance will be provided.
- Full-time research position for the duration of the grant (12 to 24 months).
- Possibility of further employment after the contract ends.
Support for Applicants:
- Eligibility checks and finding a supervisor: Assistance with verifying eligibility and finding a supervisor affiliated with NIC.
- Draft proposal writing: Applicants receive input and support from their supervisor and the Project Management Office (PMO) team.
- Feedback on the draft proposal (optional): Applicants can request feedback on their draft proposal, with the NIC PMO team providing feedback on all sections of the proposal.
- Feedback on part A (optional): Verification of completeness and correctness of information in part A.
- Deadline for Applicants at NIC: Final MSCA PF deadline.
How to Apply: To apply, choose one of the “Supervisors project proposals” and send the following four forms as PDF files to project.office(at)ki.si:
- Curriculum vitae and publications list
- Letter of motivation and research statement
- Eligibility Self-declaration
- Certificate of knowledge of English language
Last Date for Apply: 30 June 2023
Additional Information:
- Knowledge of Slovenian is not required, but strong knowledge of the English language is necessary.
- NIC’s Project Office will organize online informational workshops for applicants.
- For inquiries, please contact project.office(at)ki.si.
