You should have a two-year master's degree (120 ECTS points, or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to a two-year master's degree) in synthetic chemistry, medicinal chemistry and/or chemical biology or a related field. Experience with synthetic and analytical organic chemistry is required. Experience with assay technologies is not essential, but a strong desire to learn new techniques in a multidisciplinary environment is crucial. Most importantly, you should be ambitious and highly motivated, able to work independently and should be confident in both written and spoken English.

The salary of the DCs will be paid according to the MSCA rules. See: https://marie-sklodowska-curie-actions.ec.europa.eu/calls/msca-doctoral-networks-2022

The position is open to candidates (of any nationality) that fulfil the requirements set for the DCs funded by MSCA. Equal opportunities policy without distinction on the grounds of gender, racial or ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation will be applied. Eligibility criteria for MSCA-DN researchers https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/… pages 80-82/111

At the time of recruitment applicants must fulfil the following rules:

➢ Experience: eligible applicants must not have a PhD yet, whereas they must have a 5-years degree (Master).

➢ Mobility: the DCs must not have resided in the country where the research training activities will take place for more than 12 months in the 3 years prior to the recruitment date (and not have carried out their main activity (work, studies) in that country).

Applicants can apply for up to 3 projects within the consortium, indicating the order of preference. All applications will be checked for eligibility. Incomplete applications will be ignored. Applications must be in English. The applicant must send the following documents (IN A ONE SINGLE PDF FILE) to the email specified (e-mail: glycandrug@chim.unifi.it) within 1st September 2023, clearly indicating in the subject “Application for DCX position”:

1) an updated CV (EU pass format: https://europa.eu/europass/it/create-europass-cv including the details of education/qualifications, work experience, language skills and other relevant skills);

2) a motivation letter (max 1 page);

3) full names, affiliation and email addresses of at least 2 potential referees (at least one of them from one former supervisor and/or lecturer);

4) the scan of the degree (usually the Master Degree) which would formally entitle him/her to embark on a doctorate, either in the country in which the degree was obtained or in the country in which the researcher will be recruited. In case the degree has not been obtained yet, it is necessary to send an official declaration of the university stating that the degree will be obtained before the expected starting date and the documents reported at point 5);

5) a certified document indicating the ranking and marks at the Master Degree as well as the courses/modules they have attended. This document is mandatory for applicants who do not have yet obtained the degree at the time of the application.

6) a summary of the Master Degree thesis or a brief description of the past scientific activity.

7) format application. Before the signing of the GA, the format application will be sent to people interested upon request on the email: glycandrug@chim.unifi.it

8) Copy of a valid ID/Passport.

Please note that the application deadline is 1st September 2023 and is different from most other MSCA-DN GlyCanDrug job postings.