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Director of Center of Excellence in Bioengineering

National University of Science and Technology POLITEHNICA Bucharest The Human Resources Strategy for Researchers
18 Apr 2024

Job Information

Organisation/Company
National University of Science and Technology POLITEHNICA Bucharest
Research Field
Engineering » Biomedical engineering
Researcher Profile
Leading Researcher (R4)
Country
Romania
Application Deadline
Type of Contract
Permanent
Job Status
Full-time
Hours Per Week
40
Offer Starting Date
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
HE
Reference Number
E24_x21
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No

Offer Description

eBio-hub project

The objective of eBio-hub (Grant agreement 101087007- eBio-hub) is to establish a Center of Excellence in Bioengineering within the National University of Science and Technology POLITEHNICA Bucharest (POLITEHNICA Bucharest). The goal of eBio-hub project is to unlock and foster excellent research in biomedical engineering, capitalizing the existing knowledge in POLITEHNICA Bucharest and integrating with local research and clinical expertise from University of Bucharest, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy and local hospitals as well as making use of the state-of-the-art research infrastructure in biomedical engineering (INOVABIOMED) by setting up a strong research group and attracting top academics in the field, rising the competitiveness of POLITEHNICA Bucharest research in the European Research Area (ERA).

eBio-hub will operate as an interdisciplinary research center at the interface between chemistry, biology, IT, micro and nanotechnology and medicine. The project aims to develop micro, nano and bio-integrated solutions that will address major global challenges in the biomedical field. In this context, eBio-hub will increase the attractiveness and impact of the POLITEHNICA Bucharest through research excellence (illustrated quantitatively and qualitatively through indicators such as publications in peer reviewed journals, national and international collaboration or grants). Furthermore, the project will contribute to the growth of Romanian and EU economy by attracting and nurturing research talents, creating portfolios of intellectual property, supporting the local industry or commercializing new technologies.

The Director is expected to manage and conduct the research activity of the center in the following fields:

1. molecular diagnostics,

2. nanomedicine

3. transdermal drug delivery

4. e-Tattoo

Rights and responsabilities:

1. to ensure the framework for carrying out scientific research and development activities, according to above mentioned fields

2. to collaborate with the internal structures of the university to fulfil its strategic objectives;

3. to identify and attract funding sources for the Center activity;

4. to develop the center’s collaborative relationships with partners from the socio-economic environment and with research entities at national and international level;

5. to represent, personally or by delegate, the center’s interests in relations with organizations and economic operators, as well as with natural persons from the country and abroad;

6. to establishe the attributions, competences and mode of collaboration at the level of the center, as well as their relations with third parties;

7. to seek to attract high-quality human resources for the implementation and/or development of the center’s research directions;

8. to propose the appointment and/or revocation of research team leaders (Group Leaders), if necessary;

9. to propose to the Board of Administration of the University the modification of the organizational and functional structure of Center;

10. to propose the Coordinating Council to withdraw membership of Center;

11. can delegate part of his duties to the deputy directors or one of the leaders of the center's research teams;

12. to select the members of the Scientific Advisory Board (SAB);

13. to exercise other duties within the Center that are delegated by the University's Administrative Council.

APPLICATION

Before applying, all candidates are invited to read carefully the UNSTPB’s Methodology for occupying didactic and research positions: https://posturivacante.upb.ro/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Methodology-fo…

Requirements

Research Field
Engineering » Biomedical engineering
Education Level
PhD or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications

The Director applicant needs to fulfil the following conditions:

  1. meet the criteria for R4 (Leading Researcher - Researchers leading their research area or field) researcher profile based on the descriptors of the European Framework for Research Careers (https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/europe/career-development/training-researchers/research-profiles-descriptors)
  2. Research experience in the field of Biomedical engineering / bioengineering, which should be proved through publications and patents (at list 100 publications in Scopus).
  3. Experience in leading teams (minimum 3 years).
  4. Experience in leading national and international projects (director or manager of minimum 3 projects with the total granted budget over 2 mil. Euros).
  5. Experience in working with interdisciplinary teams.
  6. Experience in research in the field of bioengineering more than 10 years.
  7. Habilitation certificate in an engineering filed.
Specific Requirements
  1. Excellence research (H-index Scopus >30 over 3000 citation)
  2. Publication as main author (first and/or corresponding) in journals with impact factor over 10
  3. Aligned research field with the eBio-hub directions, which should be proven through publications (molecular diagnostic, nanomedicine and transdermal drug delivery).

 

Languages
ENGLISH
Level
Excellent
Research Field
Engineering » Biomedical engineering
Years of Research Experience
More than 10

Additional Information

Benefits

All academic staff at POLITEHNICA Bucharest enjoy several benefits, such as training and professional development opportunities, holiday leave, accommodation in POLITEHNICA Bucharest residences, banking facilities, access to research infrastructure, and software for remote working.

Selection process

Applications should contain (in the same order):

1. Copy of the relevant document proving that the candidate holds the required qualifications;

2. Curriculum vitae including the following:

         evidence of the required expertise in the field of bioengineering,

         research record,

         experience in research projects,

         list of publications, including h-index (WOS) and citations;

3. Motivation letter (2 pages maximum) describing the vision of the candidate in the field of Biomedical Engineering / Bioengineering

3. Two Recommendation letters,

4. Other materials considered relevant by the candidate (Copies of Training certificates, Excellence diplomas, etc).

 

Application: 18.04.2024 – 09.05.2024

Evaluation and selection of the candidates: 12.05.2024-16.05.2024

Invitation for the interview: 23.05.2024

Anoncement of the final decizion: 29.05.2024

Additional comments

Applicants have to use the position name “Director of Center” in the title of their application.

Applications should be in English and sent to the following e-mail address: resurse.umane@upb.ro

Website for additional job details

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
National University of Science and Technology POLITEHNICA Bucharest, CAMPUS, Center of Excellence in Bioengineering
Country
Romania
State/Province
Bucharest
City
Bucharest
Postal Code
060042
Street
Splaiul Independenței 313
Geofield

Where to apply

E-mail
resurse.umane@upb.ro

Contact

City
Bucharest
Website
Street
Splaiul Independenței 313
Postal Code
060042
E-Mail
jana.ghitman@upb.ro