E-2430 PHD CANDIDATE IN CELL BIOLOGY

E-2430 PHD CANDIDATE IN CELL BIOLOGY 48 months contract Are you passionate about research? So are we! Come and join us

The Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) is a Research and Technology Organization (RTO) active in the fields of materials, environment, and IT. By transforming scientific knowledge into technologies, smart data and tools, LIST empowers citizens in their choices, public authorities in their decisions and businesses in their strategies.

Do you want to know more about LIST? Check our website: https: // www. list.lu/

You'd like to contribute as research support contributor? Join our

Environmental Research and Innovation department

The Environmental Research and Innovation (ERIN) department, made up of 200 life science, environmental science and information technology researchers and engineers, provides the interdisciplinary knowledge, expertise and technologies to lead solutions including the major environmental challenges facing society, such as climate change mitigation, ecosystem resilience, sustainable energy systems, efficient use of renewable resources, and environmental pollution prevention and control.

The selected applicant will join ERIN's Environmental Sustainability Assessment and Circularity (SUSTAIN) Unit which is developing knowledge, transferable (software) technologies and practical methods for the integrative evaluation and management of the sustainability and toxicological risks of human driven systems. Its final purpose is to foster sustainable, technology driven eco-innovation in industry and to support sustainability- oriented policy making.

Within the SUSTAIN Unit, the applicant will be incorporated in the Environmental Health (EH) research group. The activities conducted within the EH group develop complex 3D - in vitro models for toxicological testing as a major research activity. Such models undergo in house pre-validation under laboratory conditions and are applied to a wide range of contaminants from chemicals to nanomaterials. These models are then applied within nationally and internationally funded research projects and in collaborative research projects with industry.

How will you contribute?

You will work within the EH group to further develop existing relevant complex 3D in vitro models, as well as pre-validate and apply new in vitro models with a focus on pulmonary toxicity. Your main tasks will be the exploration in how existing microscopy techniques can be applied to better understand the results observed in complex in vitro models. To this end, you will contribute to the hazard assessment of chemicals using the models applying the available in vitro models.

You will support the European project CHIASMA “Accessible Innovative Methods for the Safety & Sustainability Assessment of Chemicals & Materials” by:

Conducting systematic literature reviews;

Identifying new concepts and proposals for cell models;

Developing strategies to apply microscopy techniques to complex in vitro models;

Experimenting in the CHIASMA project under the supervision and mentorship of more senior staff;

Analysing experimental results to validate developments;

Managing the daily research activities allowing the smooth progress of the PhD project;

Collaborating with other researchers to promote interdisciplinary activities;

Assisting in the preparation of reports and presentations;

Making presentations at workshops with guidance and prior internal review;

Participating in conferences and workshops;

Disseminating and publishing research results in top-ranked scientific journals and conferences;

Contributing to the valorisation of RDI results.

Is Your profile described below? Are you our future colleague? Apply

now!

You should have a MSc in biology, molecular biology, cell biology or similar and you should have done a MSc thesis in the field of cell culture.

You should possess expertise in cell culture, molecular biology, and an interest in microscopy techniques. Valuable experience would include 3D in vitro models, handling of nanomaterials and chemicals and basic cell toxicology.

Your LIST benefits

An organization with a passion for impact and strong RDI partnerships in Luxembourg and Europe that works on responsible and independent research projects

Sustainable by design, empowering our belief that we play an essential role in paving the way to a green society

Innovative infrastructures and exceptional labs occupying more than 5,000 square metres, including innovations in all that we do

An environment encouraging curiosity, innovation and entrepreneurship in all areas

Personalized learning programme to foster our staff's soft and technical skills

Multicultural and international work environment with more than 50 nationalities represented in our workforce

Diverse and inclusive work environment empowering our people to fulfil their personal and professional ambitions

Gender-friendly environment with multiple actions to attract, develop and retain women in science

32 days paid annual leave, 11 public holidays, 13-month salary, statutory health insurance

Flexible working hours, home working policy and access to lunch vouchers

Apply online

https: // www. list.lu/en/jobs/

Your application must include:

A motivation letter oriented towards the position and detailing your experience;

A scientific CV with contact details;

List of publications (and patents, if applicable);

Contact details of 2 references.

Application procedure and conditions

LIST is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to hiring and retaining diverse personnel. We value all applicants and will consider all competent candidates for employment without regard to national origin, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, age, or disability;

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the position is filled;

An assessment committee will review the applications and select candidates based on guidelines that aim to ensure equal opportunities;

The main criteria for selection will be the correspondence of the existing skills and expertise of the applicant with the requirements mentioned above.

PhD additional conditions:

Supervisor at LIST: Tommaso Serchi – [email protected]

Work location: Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST), Belvaux, Luxembourg

PhD enrollment: University of Luxembourg, Belval, Luxembourg

Please note the universities costs are at the charge of the student.

REQUIREDLANGUAGES

To be considered for this position it is crucial that you have knowledge of the following languages

Read C1 Advanced

Write B2 Upper intermediate

Speak B2 Upper intermediate

OPTIONAL LANGUAGES

The following languages are optional but are considered a plus.

Read B2 Upper intermediate

Write B2 Upper intermediate

Speak B2 Upper intermediate

Read B2 Upper intermediate

Write B2 Upper intermediate

Speak B2 Upper intermediate

Read B2 Upper intermediate

Write B2 Upper intermediate

Speak B2 Upper intermediate

minimum required Education

Required work experience in years

0 or more years

Job Category

Details

Employment type

Contract type

Hours per week

40

Contract period

Months

Contract duration

48

Location

Country

City

Esch-sur-Alzette

Recruiter in charge

Alexandre BAUDET

Employment type

Full-Time

UO

ERIN

Profile type

Phd Student