H2020 - MSCA - ITN - BORGES - PhD grant position on Detection of biomarkers of aging with organic electronics
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ORGANISATION/COMPANYUniversity of Modena and Reggio Emilia
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RESEARCH FIELDBiological sciencesChemistry › Analytical chemistryChemistry › Physical chemistryEngineering › Electrical engineeringEngineering › Electronic engineeringEngineering › Materials engineeringPhysics › Applied physicsPhysics › ElectronicsTechnology › BiotechnologyTechnology › Nanotechnology
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RESEARCHER PROFILEFirst Stage Researcher (R1)
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APPLICATION DEADLINE20/06/2019 13:00 - Europe/Brussels
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LOCATIONItaly › Modena
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TYPE OF CONTRACTTemporary
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JOB STATUSFull-time
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HOURS PER WEEK38
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OFFER STARTING DATE01/11/2019
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EU RESEARCH FRAMEWORK PROGRAMMEH2020 / Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions
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REFERENCE NUMBER411352-841943
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MARIE CURIE GRANT AGREEMENT NUMBER813863
OFFER DESCRIPTION
Research grant position for 3 years on detection of biomarkers of aging with organic electronics is available in University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, in the framework of Marie Skłodowska-Curie MSCA-ITN-ETN action BORGES (Biosensing with organic electronics).
The BORGES Project. The project aim is to train the next generation of R&D innovators in organic bioelectronics, with the aim of developing organic biosensors up to demonstration in an end-user significant context. Organic Bioelectronics is a fast-rising interdisciplinary field encompassing organic electronic devices that exhibit mixed electronic and ionic conductivity. These devices represent a truly unique communication bridge across the technology gap existing between the living systems and digital electronics. Biosensing is one of the most scientifically and industrially promising application of organic (bio)electronics. BORGES is will form young professionals that will be able to operate into this highly interdisciplinary field, acquiring expertise in designing, developing and implementing highly reliable organic bioelectronic sensors. More information on the project can be found at the project website
The position - ESR1
ESR1 will work on organic electronic devices for biosensing on biological fluids. In particular, the selected candidate will perform research aimed at the fabrication and demonstration of electronic sensing devices for the quantification of biomarkers for immunosenescence (which is a progressive, time-dependent deterioration of the immune system) in test solutions and human samples. The biosensors will be based on organic electronic devices with EGOT (Electrolyte Gated Organic Transistor) architecture. To this end, protocols for functionalizing the device interfaces with specific recognition elements (e.g. antibodies, aptamers) will be developed. The candidate will study the kinetics and thermodynamics of the biorecognition event and will optimize the device performances through materials processing.The performances of the biosesnor in temrs of selectivity and limit of detection will be optimized. The individual biosensors will be then integrated into a single platform for the simultaneous detection of healthy ageing biomarkers.
The selected candidate will be employed on a fixed term (36-month contract) and enrolled as a PhD student at the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia within the PhD in Molecular and Regenerative Medicine. The candidate will be expected to spend 7 Months at other consortium institutions as part of secondments.
Applications must be submitted only online by the final deadline of June 20, 2019, at 1:00 p.m. (local time) here. New users must register by selecting “Menu”, top right, and then “Registration”; those who have already registered should select “Menu”, top right, and then “Login” and proceed with the following steps: insert username and password, and then, select “Menu” – "Registered visitor area" > "Admission" > "Admission Procedure" > "PhD" > "Next" > "PhD Course" > "Next" > "Admission to PhD Course in MOLECULAR AND REGENERATIVE MEDICINE - Selection 3 "Detection of healthy aging biomarkers with organic electronics".
The Call for admission, that can be found at the following link provides information specific to the admission applications in pages 4 to 8; the selective procedure for the three-year research grant on "Detection of biomarkers of aging with organic electronics" is described in the Call for admission text under section 7 (PhD Programme in molecular and regenerative medicine) at pages 34 to 38.
Candidates are welcome to ask for support with the application procedure by contacting segr.postlaurea@unimore.it or the Project Manager chiara.cavazzoni@unimore.it and by consulting the Guide for applicants to Ph.D. Programmes
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Eligibility criteria
The competition is open to any candidate, regardless of age or nationality, who on 20 June 2019, are in possession of Italian second level degree (laurea specialistica, under D.M. 509/99 or laurea magistrale, under D.M. 207/04) or Italian degree obtained prior to D.M. 509/99 or equivalent qualification obtained abroad, in accordance with the provisions in art. 2 of the Call for admission. The eligibility criteria for the MSCA-ITN program also apply:
- At the date of the signing of the research grant contract the researcher must be within the fourth year of his research career and must not have already obtained a doctoral degree.
- At the date of the signing of the research grant contract the researcher must not have stayed or carried out his main activity (work, studies, etc.) in the country of the hosting organization (in Italy) for more than 12 months in the previous 3 years.
For full details on the eligibility criteria for this position, please refer to page 35 of the Call for admission.
Selection process
The selection procedure will be based on academic and research record and interview.
For full details on the selection process for this position, please refer to pages 34 to 38 of the Call for admission.
Additional comments
Offer Requirements
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REQUIRED EDUCATION LEVELOther: Master Degree or equivalent
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REQUIRED LANGUAGESENGLISH: Good
Skills/Qualifications
The candidate must demonstrate specific interest and commitment in performing research aimed at the fabrication and demonstration of organic bioelectronic devices to be used as biosensors.
Specific Requirements
Master degree in a subject relevant to the research project and previous research experience in fields related to the scope of the research grant will be positively evaluated and may be regarded as preferential criteria. A strong background in one of the following disciplines is preferable: chemistry, materials science/technology, physics, electronic/electrical engineering, biotechnology.
EURAXESS offer ID: 411805
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