Job Information
- Organisation/Company
- Foundation for Research and Technology-Hellas
- Department
- Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
- Research Field
- Biological sciences
- Researcher Profile
- First Stage Researcher (R1)
- Country
- Greece
- Application Deadline
- Type of Contract
- Temporary
- Job Status
- Full-time
- Hours Per Week
- 40
- Offer Starting Date
- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
- HE
- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
- No
Offer Description
The Biosensors lab (https://www.gizeligroup.eu/), headed by Prof. Electra Gizeli, invites applications from a researcher for one positionto work in the newly awarded EU HORIZON-HLTH-2023-TOOL-05 project entitled “Development of a global diagnostic ecosystem for detecting and monitoring emergency-prone pathogens across species and in a unified way” Towards an instrument-free future of molecular diagnostics at the point-of-care” Acronym: UniHealth.
Job Description:
We are looking for a researcher with expertise in molecular biology to work on the development of protocols for the molecular detection of pathogens directly in blood, saliva or swab
About the lab and new posts: The successful applicants will be expected to join in a multidisciplinary group consisting of biologists, chemists, engineers, bio-physicists and material scientists and contribute as well in innovation-driven research related to the development of point-of-care methodologies. In addition, she/he will be encouraged to supervise undergraduate and/or master students, participate in technology transfer events, contribute towards the broad dissemination of science and develop skills related to presentations, grant-applications and scientific papers writing.
About the project:
The project capitalizes on recent advancements in biosensors lab regarding new methodologies and platforms that allow the rapid, reliable and simple detection of pathogens directly in crude samples (saliva, plant tissue, etc.). The final aim of the project is to develop innovative diagnostic solutions for the broad screening of Corona, Flu and Arbo- viruses as well as specific detection of west Nile virus, Dengue and Zika, all in unprocessed crude samples. Close collaboration with groups for clinical validation, EU-certification and the broad dissemination of the project results will be a major part of the project. Moreover, the consortium includes academic/research, clinical and industrial partners from Europe, Africa and the USA.
Requirements
- Research Field
- Biological sciences
- Education Level
- Bachelor Degree or equivalent
- Research Field
- Biological sciences
- Education Level
- Master Degree or equivalent
Required qualifications:
- BSc in molecular biology, molecular diagnostics, biotechnology, or other relevant areas of biological sciences
- MSc in molecular biology, molecular diagnostics biotechnology, or other relevant areas of biological sciences
- Excellent oral and written skills in English language
Desired qualifications/requirements:
- Previous lab experience on isothermal amplification or other molecular assays including the design of primers
- Previous lab experience on crude sample (saliva, plasma etc.) pretreatment techniques
- Working experience as a researcher/technician in a diagnostic lab in a hospital or private sector
- Ability to start in the next 2-3 months.
| Evaluation criteria | Maximum score |
1. | BSc in molecular biology, molecular diagnostics, biotechnology, or other relevant areas of biological sciences (Score points = grade x 1) | 10 |
2. | MSc in molecular biology, molecular diagnostics biotechnology, or other relevant areas of biological sciences (Score points = grade x 1) | 10 |
3. | Previous lab experience on isothermal amplification or other molecular assays including the design of primers (6-12 months = 5 points, 12-24 months = 10 points, 24-36 months = 15 points, >36 months = 20 points) | 20 |
4. | Previous lab experience on crude sample (saliva, plasma etc.) pretreatment techniques (6 months = 10 points, > =12 months = 20 points) | 20 |
5. | Oral and written skills in the English language (Β1 = 5 points, Β2 = 10 points, C1 = 15 points, C2 = 20 points) | 20 |
6. | Working experience as a researcher/technician in a diagnostic lab in a hospital or private sector (6 months = 10 points, > =12 months = 20 points) | 20 |
7. | Ability to start in the next 2-3 months | YES / NO |
Total score | 100 |
- Languages
- ENGLISH
- Level
- Excellent
Additional Information
Contract Duration: 12 months with the possibility of extension for another three years needs
Salary: 1000-1400€ monthly cost net depending on age and experience
Envisaged starting date: 1st March 2024
Application submission: Interested applicants should submit their application electronically by January 25, 2024 @ 13:00 (Greece time)
The application should consist of:
1. Application Form (see below)
2. CV
3. Brief statement of purpose
4. The names and contact details of two referees
5. Scanned copies of academic titles
6. Scanned copies proving all the qualifications
Submission of applications: orz578@imbb.forth.gr
Evaluation procedure
Applications will be evaluated by a three-member evaluation committee. In case of interview procedure, applicants will be invited to participate in person or teleconference.
In case of titles and qualifications awarded by foreign Higher Education Institutions, the provisions of the Law 55/2023 (article 36) and 4957/2022 (article 304) are implemented.
The results of the selection will be announced on the website of IMBB-FORTH. Applicants have the right to appeal the selection decision, by addressing their written objection to the IMBB secretariat within five days since the results announcement on the web. Objections are submitted in one of the following ways: in person, by an authorized person, by post, by courier. They also have the right to access (a) the files of the applicants as well as (b) the table of applicants’ scores (ranking of applicants results). All the above information related to the selection procedure will be available at the secretariat of IMBB-FORTH in line with the Hellenic Data Protection Authority. Access to personal data of co- applicants shall be limited to personal data (and relevant data) and supporting documents which have been the basis of the evaluation of the applicants for the specific post(s). Prior to the announcement of the personal data and/or documents of the co- applicants to the applicant, FORTH will inform the data subjects in an appropriate way.
The selected applicants will be notified personally regarding the success of his/her application and will be requested to submit certified copies of his/her degrees. If the submitted documents do not agree with the original application, the applicant will be dismissed.
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Applicants have the right to withdraw their application and consent for the processing of personal data at any time. In this case, FORTH shall destroy such documents and/or supporting documents submitted and shall delete the related personal data.
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- IMBB
- Country
- Greece
- Geofield
Where to apply
- orz578@imbb.forth.gr
Contact
- City
- Heraklion
- Website
- Street
- Vassilika Vouton
- Postal Code
- 70013