Invitation for Expression of Interest:

PhD Fellowship “Production and characterization of realistic atmospheric aerosol for health studies”

The Institute of Chemical Engineering Sciences, Foundation of Research and Technology - Hellas, (FORTH/ICE-HT) is seeking applicants for one PhD fellowship in the context of the research project “Impact of Exposome on the Course of Lung Diseases (REMEDIA)”, which is implemented under the H2020 Research and Innovation Action.

Job Description

To conduct research in the framework of the aforementioned project "REMEDIA". The main objective of REMEDIA is to investigate the effect of the exposome and especially air quality on the course of lung diseases. The objective of this job is to develop and test a mobile atmospheric simulation system to produce realistic aerosol for the REMEDIA studies.

Location: FORTH/ICE-HT, Patras, Greece

Duration: 12 months, with the potential of renewal

Salary: 840 Euros per month

Envisaged starting date: 1/10/2020

Requirements and Qualifications

The candidate is required to hold a Diploma in Chemical or Environmental Engineering. Moreover, the candidate must be fluent in English.

The evaluation of the candidacies will be based on the following criteria and qualifications:

Application Submission

Interested candidates who meet the aforementioned requirements should submit their applications, no later than 24/8/2020, by email to Kleanthi Zacharopoulou: kleanthi@iceht.forth.gr.

In order to be considered, the application must include:

• Application letter
• CV
• Scanned copies of academic titles

Any application received after the deadline will not be considered for the selection.

Selection Procedure

Applications that are received on time will be evaluated by a scientific committee using the criteria mentioned above. If necessary, certain candidates will be invited to a personal interview with the committee.

The outcome of the selection will be announced on the website of FORTH/ICE-HT as well as on the website of “DIAVGEIA”.

Contact

For information and questions regarding the application and selection procedure, candidates are asked to contact the FORTH/ICE-HT Research Secretariat, e-mail: kleanthi@iceht.forth.gr, tel.: +30 2610 965278.

For information and questions about the advertised position and the research activity of the group or the Institute, candidates are asked to contact Professor Spyros Pandis, tel: +30 2610 969510, e-mail: spyros@chemeng.upatras.gr.