We are happy to announce the availability of 1 Early Stage Researcher (ESR) positions of EU Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) This position is funded by the HeatNMof H2020 project (G.A. N. 860942), an EU Innovative Training Network of MSCA aiming to develop smart multifunctional drug nanocarriers based on versatile porous biocompatible nanometric Metal Organic Frameworks, associated with exceptional drug payloads and controlled releases, and photo- and/or magnetic inorganic nanoparticles, providing both a specific control of reactions inside living entities and additional properties such as imaging and/ or hyperthermia therapy. The successful development of this project, involving academic and industrial partners, will contribute not only to improve the highly societal relevant cancer therapy but also to train the next generation of materials scientists in a highly interdisciplinary and intersectorial research environment.
The HeatNMof consortium includes the following 10 European institutions as Beneficiaries (3 industrial companies, 3 research centers and 4 academics): IMDEA Energy Institute, Spain; Universidad Santiago de Compostela, Spain; Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, France; University of Antwerp, Belgium; Immaterial Labs LTD, United Kingdom; Institut National des Sciences Appliquées de Toulouse, France; University of Hamburg, Germany; Fondazione Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Italy; Nanoscale Biomagnetics SL, Spain; ISERN Patentes y Marcas M SL, Spain.
The ESR will visit the entire infrastructure of HeatNMof consortium via secondments, training events and annual meetings, among others.
The HeatNMof program is coordinated by Patricia Horcajada (IMDEA Energy Institute, Spain).
Eligibility:
Applicants must satisfy the eligibility requirements for an ESR under the Horizon 2020 ITN Programme at the date of recruitment; in particular, they should be eligible to be appointed as an ESR by satisfying the following criteria:
to have less than 4 years research careers after Undergraduate/Masters graduation (this is cumulative research experience and does not include management/industrial or other work experience);
to not hold a PhD degree (PhD candidates under 4 years of registration and before completion may apply);
to not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc) in the host country for more than 12 months (cumulative) in the three years immediately before their recruitment (meant as the first day of the employment of the researcher for the purposes of the action (i.e. the starting date indicated in the contract). Compulsory national service and short stays such as holidays are not taken into account.
Benefits and salary:
The successful candidates will receive an attractive salary in accordance with the MSCA regulations for Early Stage Researchers. The exact (net) salary will be confirmed upon appointment and is dependent on local tax regulations and on the country correction factor (to allow for the difference in cost of living in different EU Member States). The salary includes a living allowance, a mobility allowance and a family allowance (if married). The guaranteed position funding is for 24 months. In addition to their individual scientific projects, all fellows will benefit from further continuing education, which includes internships and secondments, a variety of training modules as well as transferable skills courses and active participation in workshops and conferences.
How to apply
Interested applicants should apply on line.
before the 30 th of November 2021 at 3:00 PM CET Applications should enclose the following documents:
(a) your Europass CV
(b) a personal motivation letter describing in detail the reasons behind your professional choice to join our doctoral training program (400 words)
(c) copies of academic certificates and transcripts, including (if finished) a copy of your MSc thesis
(d) a brief research proposal addressing the topic of the research project (500-1000 words)
(e) Proof of language proficiency: Language certificate, university studies in the relevant language, research stay, etc.
(f) Optional: Supporting letters
Specific requirements per position:
ESR11
Project Title: Magnetic nanocomposites for alternating magnetic field-triggered drug release and related cellular study
PhD Objectives: The aim of this ESR project is to produce magnetic and magnetic-plasmonic heterostructures properly functionalized with different drugs, characterized and study the drug release profile under alternating magnetic field with local or macroscopic heat generation. Moreover, the drug quantification release will be carried out (with or without AMF exposure) not only on the nanocomposite in test tube but also into cells. Drug effects will be followed by direct measurements by microscopy and elemental analysis but also indirectly by viability assays, fluorescent and immunistochemistry analysis. The candidate will acquire interdisciplinary skills by developing and setting new protocols to produce magnetic nanocomposites for drug delivery, and learning new characterization techniques (magnetic hyperthermia, optical and structural characterization of tumor cells, elemental analysis, immunohistochemistry etc.).
Specific Requirements: The ideal candidate is a highly motivated student with MSc degree (or equivalent) in Biotechnology or Biology with previous experience in nanoscience or nanomedicine. Additionally, experience in nanoparticles functionalization and cellular characterizations is not mandatory but highly appreciated. Good communication skills in English (both written and spoken) are mandatory.
Hosting institution: : Nanomaterials for Biomedical Application group at Italian Institute of Technology, Genoa, Italy (www.iit.it )
Expected starting date: February 2021
Contact person: Teresa Pellegrino e-mail: teresa.pellegrino@iit.it and Iulia Manolache iulia.manolache@iit.it
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Sede principale
GENOVA
Lavoro
Fellow
Organizzazione
Nanomaterials for Biomedical Applications
Pubblicazione offerta di lavoro
30/ott/2021, 00.33.53