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ORGANISATION/COMPANYKoc University
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RESEARCH FIELDEngineering › Biomedical engineeringEngineering › Electrical engineeringEngineering › Materials engineering
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RESEARCHER PROFILEFirst Stage Researcher (R1)
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APPLICATION DEADLINE20/05/2021 02:00 - Europe/Athens
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LOCATIONTurkey › Istanbul
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TYPE OF CONTRACTPermanent
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JOB STATUSFull-time
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HOURS PER WEEK40
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OFFER STARTING DATE01/09/2021
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EU RESEARCH FRAMEWORK PROGRAMMEH2020 / Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions
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MARIE CURIE GRANT AGREEMENT NUMBER955664
OFFER DESCRIPTION
We are looking for PhD candidates for the development of novel optoelectronic medical devices against bacterial infection, one of the most serious healthcare associated risks during clinical treatment. PhD candidates will explore quantum dot integrated light-triggered wound dressings. During their PhD trainings, the candidates will experience the synthesis of nanomaterials, design of nano-bio hybrids, investigation of nanoscale energy transfer phenomena, device fabrication and test their effectiveness in-vitro models.
PhD candidates will be a part of the prestigious consortium of STIMULUS made of top-notch institutions, companies and organizations in Germany, UK, Turkey, Austria, Switzerland, and Netherlands and supported by European Commission. We offer a European, transdisciplinary, structured doctoral education through the Marie Skłodowska-Curie European Training Network STIMULUS. You will spend extended time performing research and receiving training with our partner organizations.
More Information
Benefits
40 hours per week for 36 months.
Gross salary: € 2,929/month (following the terms of the collective agreement for university staff, B1), plus additional mobility (€ 1,200/month) and (when applicable) family allowance.
Eligibility criteria
You cannot have resided in Turkey for more than 12 months during the last 3 years to be eligible.
Selection process
You can find more information on the STIMULUS consortium and on the selection process on the STIMULUS website. We plan the interviews for the second half of February 2021, with the possibility to start soon after that. Applications are welcome until the 3th of February 2021.
Additional comments
Required Research Experiences
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RESEARCH FIELDEngineering › Materials engineering
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YEARS OF RESEARCH EXPERIENCE1 - 4
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RESEARCH FIELDEngineering › Electrical engineering
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YEARS OF RESEARCH EXPERIENCE1 - 4
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RESEARCH FIELDEngineering › Biomedical engineering
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YEARS OF RESEARCH EXPERIENCE1 - 4
Offer Requirements
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REQUIRED EDUCATION LEVELEngineering: Master Degree or equivalentChemistry: Master Degree or equivalent
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REQUIRED LANGUAGESENGLISH: Excellent
Skills/Qualifications
Suppose you are interested, and you have or will finish the equivalent of a European master’s degree next year in physics, chemistry, materials science, or related discipline. In that case, you can apply to us by submitting:
- Cover letter including your motivation to apply for the chosen position and research interests
- Curriculum Vitae
- Diploma for the highest finished degree (expected date of graduation if your master’s degree is not completed)
- Full transcript of grades for your university studies (with grade key in English)
- Reference letters or reference contact persons
- TOEFL (Min. 80)
Specific Requirements
The application should be submitted in English. You cannot have resided in Turkey for more than 12 months during the last 3 years to be eligible.
We especially encourage female applicants, applicants from minority groups, and applicants with disabilities.
You can find more information on the STIMULUS consortium and on the selection process on the STIMULUS website. We plan the interviews for the second half of May 2021, with the possibility to start soon after that.
EURAXESS offer ID: 591938
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