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INTERNATIONAL POSTDOCTORAL PROGRAM 2017/2 - Call for Applications

31/10/2017
Campus Vida's Research Centers Network at the University of Santiago de Compostela hires new postdoctoral researchers in the areas of Chemistry (CiQUS), Medicine (CiMUS) and Information Technology (CiTIUS) for a period of two years.

INTERNATIONAL POSTDOCTORAL PROGRAM 2017/2 - APPLICATION FORM AT THE BOTTOM

The Singular Research Centers Network in the areas of Chemistry (CiQUS) Medicine (CiMUS) and Information Technology (CiTIUS) hosts about 500 researchers, including 5 ERC Grantees and 16 large European collaborative projects, and they are endowed with a self-demanding model of organization and operation, clearly differentiated from the classic university structures. 
Partially funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and the Galician Regional Government, this program offers up to 6 postdoctoral positions for 2 years. Please read the complete Call: International Postdoctoral Program 2017/2 - Campus Vida.
 
CiQUS hosts 34 PIs (including 3 ERC grantees), 30 postdocs and over 100 PhD students, who publish around 100 JCR papers/year, with an average impact factor of 7.0 (2016). Since 2013, they have published over 50 papers in top-ranked journals, with IF>10, and obtained 3.6 million Eur/year from competitive R&D funds (30% international). During 2013-2016 CiQUS researchers have also obtained 10 granted patents (2 licensed) and collaborated in 3 new spin-offs.
 
RESEARCH AREA OPENINGS

The main research areas at the CiQUS are Biological and Medicinal Chemistry, Functional Materials with Technological Application, Synthetic Technologies for Sustainable Development, Structural Chemistry and Computational Chemistry. Download here the complete description of the available research topics:

  • Bimetallic catalysis for direct functionalization of hydrocarbons.
  • Design and synthesis of novel nanographenes: from molecules to devices.
  • Development of novel metamaterials based on self-assembled 2D/3D nanoparticle supercrystals.
  • Development of stimuli-responsive nanocarriers for “smart” drug delivery.
  • Enzymatic Nanoreactors.
  • External stimuli self-sorting in amphiphilic supramolecular aggregates.
  • Functionalization of molecule magnets for the integration into carbon nanostructures.
  • Helical Polymers: Sensors and nanostructures.
  • Metal catalysis in synthesis and in chemical Biology.
  • Nanotechnology for the protection of cultural heritage.
  • Organometallic Catalysis: Design, Synthesis and Catalytic Applications.
  • Supramolecular and microfluidic chemistry.
  1. CiMUS (Molecular Medicine and Chronic Diseases): See here the research topics.

  2. CiTIUS (Information Technology): See here the research topics.

RESUME AND BASIC REQUIREMENTS

  • Each postdoctoral position is for a period of two years, with a gross salary of 30,000 €/year, negotiable according to candidate’s qualification and experience. Travel allowance of 1,100 €/year.

  • The contract includes medical care coverage and work accident insurance, providing access to the Spanish public health care system for the candidate and their family, as well as pension and unemployment benefits.

  • Training program in transversal skills: IPR, technology transfer, entrepreneurship, communication, management, etc.

  • The candidate will join the selected research group to develop an individual project in a stimulating scientific environment, having access to state-of-the-art research facilities and a number of training and career development opportunities.

  • Preference will be given to candidates who have at least one year of postdoctoral research experience and awarded their PhD after January 1st 2012 and with at least one year of postdoctoral research experience at the date of closing of the application. Applicants must have carried out their main activity abroad (out of Spain) for at least 12 months in the 3 years immediately before the date of starting the contract.

  • Candidates who have completed their PhD thesis at the University of Santiago de Compostela will not be eligible.

  • The estimated starting date is February-April 2018.

EVALUATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURE

Step 1. The Online Application will be scored according to the following evaluation criteria:

  • Scientific achievements: previous research experience and skills, scientific results, publications, awards, etc. (up to 40 points).
  • Adequacy of the scientific background of the candidate to the selected research line (up to 15 points).
  • External References of the candidate (up to 15 points).
  • Motivation letter (up to 10 points).

Only candidates with an initial evaluation of 55 points or higher are considered “pre-selected” and will be invited to pass to the second step. Only one application per candidate will be accepted. Incomplete or improperly filled out applications will be discarded.

Step 2. Pre-selected candidates will be invited to prepare a research proposal. They will be given 2 weeks to prepare the corresponding research proposal which must follow the template available at the official call. The evaluation criteria to be applied at step 2 will be:

  • Scientific quality and originality of the proposal and strategic relevance (up to 20 points).

Pre-selected candidates will be encouraged at this step to contact the corresponding group leader for advice and guidance during the preparation of their Research Proposal. A research proposal that is finally submitted needs to have the approval by the corresponding group leader. Research proposals shall be submitted by e-mail to centros.singulares [at] usc.es (subject: POSTDOC%20-%20) , indicating in the subject the corresponding option: POSTDOC-CiMUS or POSTDOC-CiQUS or POSTDOC-CiTIUS. If necessary, the candidates could be contacted at this step for an online interview.

Number of positions: up to 6

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APPLICATION AND REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Candidates should fill out the Online Application Form, and send the following documents:

  • Scanned copy (1 PDF file) of the PhD Certificate or substituting document issued by the corresponding University.
  • A detailed CV (1 PDF file) including personal contact information, education, list of publications and any other relevant information (projects, awards…). The use of this CV template is mandatory.

Closing date for applications (step 1): 27.11.17 at 23h59 CET (UCT + 01:00)

Contact information: centros.singulares [at] usc.es