PhD student position: Help fight antimicrobial resistance! in the MSCA Doctoral Network ‘Stop Spread Bad Bugs’ – DC12

Applicants should have/expect to receive, the MSc degree or equivalent in Veterinary Sciences, Bioscience Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Animal Sciences and related disciplines and should not have more than four years of research experience. Applicants must possess a Master of Science Degree issued by an officially recognized academic institution.

Besides good subject knowledge, emphasis will be on creative thinking, motivation, ability to cooperate, initiative to work independently and personal suitability for research training. Experience or interest in livestock (poultry industry) is a plus.

If you are interested in this PhD position, please apply by using email indicated below. You must upload the following documents (PDF format only):

• Cover letter, explaining your motivation for applying and how you meet the job requirements (1 A4 page maximum);
• A detailed Curriculum Vitae, including also a list of publications, awards and contact information of two referees;
• Copies of diplomas, including list of courses taken and grades obtained;
• Proof of English language skills (if you are not a native speaker);
• Any other information you deem relevant (e.g. PDF of a recent paper).

4-year full-time employment contract will be issued. The first 3 years are in accordance with the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Action (MSCA) regulations for Doctoral Candidates; The guaranteed PhD funding is for 36 months and the contracts will be ±18 months at each hosting institute. The last, 4th year, is in accordance with the PhD program at Utrecht University. 

The successful candidates will receive an attractive salary in accordance with the MSCA regulations for doctoral candidates. This includes a living allowance EUR 39,700- 52,000 annually, (this is a variable amount, based on an automatically calculated adjustment assuming the expected cost of living in the country of recruitment) and an additional mobility allowance (EUR 7200 per person per year). If applicable, a family allowance (Maximum of EUR 660 per person per month) will be paid. Please note that all compulsory national contributions (social security, pension, insurances, taxes etc.) to be borne by the employer and employee shall be deducted from the abovementioned amounts in line with MCSA Rules. These deductions vary between countries and institutes. 

Candidates must not hold a doctoral degree. For the PhD positions the EU ‘Mobility rules’ apply. This means that candidate students cannot have resided for more than 12 months during the period of 3 years immediately before the start of the PhD, in the prospective first host country (Example: a candidate who has stayed in The Netherlands for more than 12 months in the last 3 years cannot be hired for the position where the first placement is at the university in The Netherlands).

Applicants must have an ability to understand and express themselves in both written and spoken English to a level that is sufficiently high for them to derive the full benefit from the network training.

Applicants must include their CV with detailed academic and professional records (e.g. work experience and publications). Pre-selection will be based on CV, experience, skills. Short-listed candidates will be encouraged to apply to the formal selection process (formal verification of eligibility criteria, titles and interview).

If you have questions about the positions, please contact dr. Anniek Bus (anniek.bus@anitom.be), or dr. Saskia Braber (s.braber@uu.nl).

Applications will be considered as off now until the position is filled.

If you are excited by the thought of this position and you wish to apply, please send your application (indicating the reference DC12) by email to:

SSBB.HorizonEU@erasmusmc.nl