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Invitation for Expression of Interest:
Postdoctoral/Research Assignment “Investigation the effect of the exposome and especially air quality on the course of lung diseases”
The Institute of Chemical Engineering Sciences, Foundation of Research and Technology - Hellas, (FORTH/ICE-HT) is seeking applicants for one postdoctoral/research assignment 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 improve the operation of the FORTH atmospheric simulation chamber and to use it for the simulation of the exposome in preclinical models.
Location: FORTH/ICE-HT, Patras, Greece
Duration: 12 months, with the potential of renewal
Salary: 3.000 Euros per month (total cost of the employer, including social security and taxes)
Envisaged starting date: 1/8/2020
Requirements and Qualifications
The candidate is required to hold a PhD in Chemical Engineering or Environmental Sciences. Moreover, the candidate must be fluent in English.
The evaluation of the candidacies will be based on the following criteria and qualifications:
Qualifications | Weight | Evaluation criteria |
PhD in Chemical Engineering or Environmental Sciences | 30 | PhD thesis relevant to atmospheric aerosols |
Proven experience in atmospheric simulation chamber experiments | 40 | Duration of proven research experience in research groups and projects |
Publications on atmospheric chemistry and aerosols. | 30 | Quality and number of related publications in refereed journals and conference proceedings |
Application Submission
Interested candidates who meet the aforementioned requirements should submit their applications, no later than 26/2/2020, 23:59, 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
- Statement of research interests
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.
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