Expression of Interest for Joint Application MSCA-2024-PF

Expression of Interest for Joint Application MSCA-2024-PF

Dr. Sahba Mobini at CSIC (Madrid) and Dr. Amy Gelmi at RMIT University (Melbourne) seek outstanding researchers to apply for MSCA-2024 Postdoctoral Fellowship (Global Fellowship).

We offer cutting-edge research facilities at our laboratories and specialized support to carry out joint multidisciplinary research in Spain and Australia for 3 years (Outgoing: 12-24 months. Return: 12 months). Selected candidates will be invited to work with us and support staff to submit a competitive application for MSCA-2024-PF.

Research:

Multidisciplinary research focused on “Bioelectricity” themes are welcome for this fellowship:

• Electrotransduction mechanisms in non-excitable cells
• Membrane mediated responses of non-excitable cells to electrical stimulation
• Role of electrical stimulation in cell secretion

Your Profile:

• PhD in Biomedical Engineering, Applied Physics, Biology, or Biotechnology
• Strong background in mammalian cell biology, biophysics, and/or electrochemistry
• Effective English written and oral communication skills, demonstrated through publications in reputable scientific journals and presentations at conferences.
• Ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary research environment and engage in cross-departmental collaborations.
• High degree of independence and motivation, and interest in learning cutting-edge techniques.

Eligibility Criteria:

• At the time of the Call deadline, 11th September 2024, you must have a PhD degree (successfully defended the doctoral thesis). You must have no more than 8 years of research experience.
• For Global Fellowship, you must not have lived/worked in the country of the Outgoing Phase for more than 12 months in the last 36 months.

How to Apply?

Email following documents to amy.gelmi@rmit.edu.au and sahba.mobini@csic.es, before 01/06/2024

1. Your CV including a full list of publications, research grants and projects
2. A max 2-3 pages Research Proposal Summary aligned with the above-stated themes
3. A max 1-2 page motivation letter

About RMIT

RMIT is a global university of technology and design, with more than 90,000 students at all levels and from vocational education through to advanced research. RMIT ranks 1^st in Australia on the Graduate Employment Rate, is a recognized Employer of Choice for Gender Equality, and is the only Australian entity to hold the European HRS4R certification, having endorsed the European Charter and Code for the Recruitment of Researchers. This fellowship would be based at the RMIT City Campus in Melbourne, Australia.

About CSIC

Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) is the largest public research entity in Spain and holds the 1^st rank in Spain as the prominent research institution. On a European scale, it secures 4^th rank among public research institutions in Western Europe as of 2022. With over 13,200 dedicated individuals contributing to its success across its Corporate Organization, 121 research institutes (ICU), and three national centers, CSIC remains a pivotal player in both the Spanish Science, Technology, and Innovation System (SECTI) and the European Research Area (ERA). Gender equality and gender mainstreaming in research has been one of the priorities at CSIC. This fellowship will be based at Institute of Micro and Nanotechnology (IMN-CNM) in Madrid, Spain.