Ten doctoral candidate (DC) positions are available in the framework of the Marie Skłodowska Curie - Doctoral Networks (MSCA-DN) project “Targeting RNA as an approach for treating retinal disease” (RETORNA).
RETORNA aims to treat retinal diseases (RD) by using RNA therapy. Among the research objectives, we will study different types of RNA that are expressed in retinal cells. By observing bioinformatic models, cell and tissue cultures, animal models, and human patients, we will be able to create RNA profiles for different RD. This screening will identify several targets that will be used as therapeutic approaches. Then, selected RNAs will be used to treat different RD, such as macular degeneration and retinitis pigmentosa.
The proposed doctoral network (DN) will provide an innovative, international, multi/interdisciplinary platform to train young scientists in the field of vision science. RETORNA proposes breakthrough research, distributed in 10 individual projects, performed by 10 Doctoral candidates (DCs) in the following countries: Spain, Netherlands, Turkey, Germany, Italy and Ireland.
The following 10 INDIVIDUAL PROJECTS are available:
DC1: Universidad Católica de Valencia, Spain
DC2: Leipzig University, Germany
DC3: Tübingen University, Germany
DC4: Universidad de Alicante, Spain
DC5: Bahcesehir University, Turkey
DC6: Leiden University Medical Center, The Netherlands
DC7: University of Cork, Ireland
DC8: Universidad de Alicante, Spain
DC9: Telethon Institute of Genetics and Medicine, Naples, Italy
DC10: Universidad Católica de Valencia, Spain
Who is eligible
Candidates must:
- have MSc level training in life sciences (Biology, Medicine, Pharmacy, Biotech - DC 1,2,3,4,6,8,9,10), Technology (Bioengineering) (DC5), Health Economics (DC7) or any other field that matches the particular project for which they apply
- possess scientific skills for the project that they apply for and research experience (read the Specific Requirements for each project)
- possess a good working level of English: candidates must demonstrate during the interview a good ability to understand and express themselves in both written and spoken English, sufficiently high to fully benefit from the experience (read the Specific Requirements for each project)
- be highly motivated
- be creative and possess a high level of independency
What are the benefits
RETORNA fellows will be employed according to the rules for Doctoral Candidates in MSCA DNs and the general regulations of each hosting institution.
The monthly financial package will include the following gross researcher allowances:
1) Living allowance of € 3,400.00 (country correction coefficient applies)
2) Mobility allowance of € 600.00
3) Family allowance of € 660.00 if applicable.
The final net monthly amount depends on the country destination and the family situation.
The guaranteed PhD funding is for 36 months starting from autumn 2023.
Other benefits:
All 10 doctorates will benefit from a large variety of activities foreseen for them. DCs at RETORNA will be provided with a unique multi-disciplinary and multi-sectoral training. First and foremost, DCs will be trained as scientists, each of them in their host institution, at their research secondments, and through local and network wide events. Next, thanks to the partnership between academic and non-academic entities, DCs will receive multi-sectoral inputs from both worlds. This will happen via lectures and workshops in our varied training program.
Deadline: 19th of March 2023
More information: https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/61923