Mots-Clés

(bio)process modeling, (bio)process control, stochastic dynamic systems, gene regulation in bacteria

Description

MSCA-ITN-EMUSE,  Apply on: https://www.itn-emuse.com/esr3 

Deadline for applications: 23.06.2021 23:59 Paris time

ESR 3 Objectives: The project aims at developing a novel control paradigm to guide the modulation of the stochastic gene circuits that regulate metabolic activity in bacterial systems, towards target specific phenotype distributions -linked with specific final product characteristics in microbiology processes of industrial interest- through available environmental stress variables.

Skills/Qualifications

Master’s degree: engineering, physics, systems biology, applied mathematics or biology with a strong theoretical/computational component no later than September 2021.

You should NOT have any kind of PhD degree. Previous research experience (which must be no longer than 4 years) although appreciated, is not mandatory.

• Good mathematical/computational background
• Dynamic Nonlinear systems skills (Appreciated)
• Ability to (learn to) communicate with different disciplines (experimental, computational, theoretical)
• Educational background and previous research experience relevant for the chosen position
• Networking and good communications skills (writing and presentation skills)
• Willingness to travel abroad for the purpose of research, training and dissemination

We offer

• A comprehensive, interactive and international training programme covering the broader aspects and interface between biology, bioinformatics, statistics, systems biology, predictive microbiology and artificial intelligence as well as transferable skills.
• An enthusiastic team of professionals to co-operate with.
• Personal Career development plan (PCDP) to prepare young researchers for their future careers. Each ESR will undergo individual training at individual institutes according to the PCDP description.
• An attractive compensation package in accordance with the MSCA-ITN programme regulations for early stage researchers. Exact salary will be confirmed upon and will be based on a Living Allowance of €3270/month (correction factor to be applied per country) + mobility allowance of €600/month. Additionally researchers may also qualify for a family allowance* of €250/month depending on family situation. Taxation and Social (including Pension) Contribution deductions based on National and company regulations will apply. *Family = be married / be in a relationship with equivalent status to a marriage recognised by the legislation of the country or region where it was formalised/have dependent children who are being maintained by the researcher.
• Duration of recruitment: 36 months.
  

Eligibility criteria

• Any nationality
• Early Stage Researchers (ESR): The applicant needs to be in the first four years of their research careers at the date of recruitment by the host organisation, and have not been awarded a doctoral degree. The first four years are measured from the date of applicant’s degree either in the country in which the degree was obtained or in the country in which the researcher is recruited, irrespective of whether doctorate was ever envisaged.
• Mobility Rule: The ESR must have not resided or carried out main activity (work, studies, etc.) in the country of their host organisation for more than 12 months* in the 3 years immediately prior to their recruitment. Exceptions: The ESR must not have spent more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to the date of selection in the same appointing international organisation. *EXCLUDED: short stays such as holidays, compulsory national services such as mandatory military service and procedures for obtaining refugee status under the Geneva Convention
• Language: Applicants must demonstrate fluent reading, writing and speaking abilities in English.

Recruitment Process

1. Candidates apply for a position using the online application form at E-MUSE website
2. The E-MUSE Project Manager provides a first screen of the written applications to check eligibility of the candidate and forwards the eligible applications to the ESR supervisors.
3. The Supervisors per ESR will select the best candidates based on CV, academic records, recommendation and motivation letters and adequate skills set. To better assess the best candidate the shortlisted candidates might be asked to write an abstract of provided scientific documents relevant to the research subject.
4. The selected applicants will be interviewed through an online meeting by Selection Committee per ESR.
5. Optional: If possible, personal interviews will be held with the presentation of a master thesis by shortlisted candidates. Expenses made by the candidate for travelling and the hotel will be reimbursed by the local organisation. Due to Covid-19, this stage can be done via an online meeting.
6. The best candidates will be chosen by the ESR supervisors and the Selection Committee(s). European Project Manager will communicate the successful candidates to the Consortium and Partners.