Early Stage Researcher Within Era Chair Biomat4Cast Project

22 Aug 2023

Job Information

Organisation/Company

P. Poni Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry

Department

BioMat4CAST

Research Field

Chemistry » Computational chemistry

Chemistry » Physical chemistry

Computer science » 3 D modelling

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Romania

Application Deadline

22 Sep 2023 - 17:00 (Europe/Bucharest)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Part-time

Hours Per Week

20

Offer Starting Date

15 Oct 2023

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

HE

Reference Number

101086667

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

“Petru Poni” Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry (PPIMC), in Iasi, Romania is an Institute of Excellence of the Romanian Academy. Based on the annual evaluations during the last five years, it has been ranked in the first or second position among all the 65 institutes/centres of the Romanian Academy. This leading position is internationally widely recognised – the Institute for Scientific Information (ISI), Philadelphia, USA, lists PPIMC among the “main Romanian actors on the international scientific scene”. In fact, the PPIMC holds the first position in Romania in the ISI classification as a research institute.

An Early Stage Researcher position will be opened at the Centre of Advanced Research in Bionanoconjugates and Biopolymers (IntelCentre), a 5 M Euro Research Infrastructure, supported by the Romanian Sectorial Operational Program for Increasing the Economic Competitiveness. The IntelCentre was established in 2012 and is a department of PPIMC.

OVERALL PURPOSE

The strategic objective of the BioMat4CAST project is to implement a structural change within in the scientific and management paradigms of PPIMC, by setting up a competitive research group in the field of computational chemistry under the supervision of an internationally recognised research leader in the field of molecular and multiscale modelling & simulations, Prof. Aatto Laaksonen (Arrhenius Laboratory, Stockholm University, Sweden).

The successful candidate should have university studies attested by a diploma and a Master degree in chemistry, biochemistry or related disciplines, with basic experience in organic or bio-organic synthesis and preferably already mastering analytical techniques (NMR, MS, FTIR, UV-Vis, etc). Degrees in physics, biotechnology and Informatics are considered on equal basis.

The candidate should be a highly motivated individual, willing to learn and be initiated in computational chemistry and, if successful, will be given opportunity to continue with a PhD in molecular modelling and computational chemistry in close coupling to experiments. Depending on background of the candidate, the PhD work is expected to contain components of machine learning, multi-scale modelling (quantum chemistry and molecular simulations), but also development of new methods and models and therefore knowledge and interest in computer programming is a bonus. The application areas are wide from targeted drug and gene delivery to complex and smart bionanomaterials where data mining and screening and evaluating molecular spaces will be routine.

Requirements

Research Field

Chemistry » Biochemistry

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field

Chemistry » Physical chemistry

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field

Chemistry » Computational chemistry

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field

Computer science » 3 D modelling

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

The successful candidate should have university studies attested by a diploma and a Master degree in chemistry, biochemistry or related disciplines, with basic experience in organic or bio-organic synthesis and preferably already mastering analytical techniques (NMR, MS, FTIR, UV-Vis, etc). Degrees in physics, biotechnology and Informatics are considered on equal basis.

Specific Requirements

The candidate should be a highly motivated individual, willing to learn and be initiated in computational chemistry and, if successful, will be given opportunity to continue with a PhD in molecular modelling and computational chemistry in close coupling to experiments. Depending on background of the candidate, the PhD work is expected to contain components of machine learning, multi-scale modelling (quantum chemistry and molecular simulations), but also development of new methods and models and therefore knowledge and interest in computer programming is a bonus. The application areas are wide from targeted drug and gene delivery to complex and smart bionanomaterials where data mining and screening and evaluating molecular spaces will be routine.

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Good

Languages

ROMANIAN

Level

Basic

Research Field

Chemistry » Computational chemistry

Years of Research Experience

None

Research Field

Chemistry » BiochemistryChemistry » Molecular chemistryChemistry » Physical chemistryComputer science » 3 D modelling

Years of Research Experience

None

Additional Information

Benefits

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The selected candidate will be offered a fixed-term part-time position in PPIMC in agreement with Romanian national legislation and will be remunerated in accordance with the general practices of the institute - 1200 Euro/month.

PROTECTION OF PERSONAL DATA

BioMat4CAST Management Team will ensure the candidates' personal data are processed as required by Regulation (EU) 2018/1725 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2018 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data by the Union institutions, bodies, offices and agencies and on the free movement of such data, and repealing Regulation (EC) No 45/2001 and Decision No 1247/2002/EC. This applies to the confidentiality and security of such data (Official Journal of the European Community OJ L 295, 21.11.2018).

Eligibility criteria

Minimum specific conditions – Education/experience:

- a level of education corresponding to completed university studies attested by a diploma in chemistry, biochemistry or related sciences including also physics, biotechnology and informatics

- a Master degree in the same fields, with basic experience in: computational chemistry, organic synthesis and, one of the analytical techniques (MRI, MS, FTIR, UV-Vis, etc.);

The candidate should have

- competence in processing and presenting scientific results,

- knowledge of English (oral and written) is mandatory;

- skills in the processing and presentation of results, statistical processing;

- availability of part-time employment for a fixed term;

- availability for travelling in the country and abroad;

- having experience in computers/computing is a bonus;

- having experience in research work is a bonus;

Communication, organisational and inter-personal skills including:

- Proven ability to work individually and in a team in a multicultural environment;

- Ability to work under pressure and to meet tight deadlines;

- Ability to multi-task;

- A strong sense of responsibility, initiative and self-motivation;

- Good analytical ability, problem-solving and organisational skills.

- Good social skills and ability to communicate effectively.

Failure to comply with the eligibility and essential selection criteria will result in a disqualification of the applicant concerned.

Note: This position is open to all candidates regardless of gender, religion, race or sexual orientation, without any type of discrimination.

Selection process

SELECTION PROCEDURE

The candidates will submit their application by e-mail:

[email protected]

Applications, written in English should be submitted online and should include:

• Curriculum Vitae (including your contact address, work experience, publications) – in English

• Cover letter indicating the research area of interest and your motivation – in English

• Transcript of all courses and results from the university - level courses taken

• A short description of your Master's work (max 1 page) – in English

• List of scientific contributions, in English, accompanied by evidence (if applicable);

• Application for the registration of the candidate addressed to the ICMPP management, requesting the registration for the contest for the position;

• Copy of the identity document and copies of documents attesting the name change, if applicable;

• Copies of the documents attesting the candidate's studies: bachelor's and master's degree accompanied by the transcript.

• Copy-extract from the General Register of Employees, in order to prove the labor experience (if applicable);

The deadline for application is: 22.09.2023

Stage I: Eligibility checking of the candidate's files and Remote evaluation.

Step I (administrative): The file verification will be performed by the BioMat4CAST Management Team. The lack of a requested document or the non- fulfilment of a mandatory requirement entails the elimination from the competition.

Step II (scientific): The analysis of the CVs of the candidates, publication lists, motivation letters will be performed by the evaluation committee and each member will marks from 1 to 10. The final grade will represent the average between the evaluators' grades. The first 3 highest marks receiving candidates will be invited to interviews.

Stage II: Interviews

Each member of the competition commission will individually award marks between 1 and 10. During the interviews the candidates will present their scientific activities and their commitment towards the integration in the Computational Chemistry Group BioMat4CAST. Depending on the candidate's country of residence it is possible that part (or all) the interviews to use the on-line (Skype, zoom, etc) communication facilities.

The final grade represents the arithmetic average of the marks awarded by each member of the commission.

The ranking of the candidates will be made according to the final average.

Additional comments

Early Stage Researcher DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful candidate will work under the scientific supervision of Prof. Aatto Laaksonen and she/he will be engaged in following

Scientific research activities:

Perform research in the field of computational chemistry closely connected to (bio)organic synthesis and advanced analytical techniques (NMR, MS, FTIR, UV-Vis, AFM, DSC, CD, EM, etc). The computational Chemistry tools are used as guidance in the synthesis but also in interpreting the experimental results to give molecular information. The experiments are mutually used to improve the models used in computer simulations;

Coordinate and liaise with other junior and senior members of the research group;

Read and analyse academic literature and attend conferences to be update with the latest developments;

Plan for specific aspects of the research programme and contribute to overall planning of future work of the research team, incorporating issues such as availability of resources, project milestones and overall research aims;

Dissemination and communication activities:

Writing research papers and participating in research meetings locally, nationally, and internationally, as appropriate;

Be actively present in group activities (meetings, discussions, providing material to webpage and even participating in writing research applications);

Sustainability related activities:

Participate in trainings for attracting/managing additional funds;

Search for and apply to competitions designed to finance his (and the group's) research activity over time.

Website for additional job details

https: // www. intelcentru.ro/biomat4cast/

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

P. Poni Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry

Country

Romania

State/Province

Iasi

City

Iasi

Postal Code

700487

Street

Aleea Gr. Ghica Voda no41A

Geofield

Where to apply

E-mail

[email protected]

Contact

State/Province

Iasi

City

Iasi

Website

https:// www. icmpp.ro

https: // www. intelcentru.ro/biomat4cast/

Street

41A, Aleea Gr. Ghica Voda

Postal Code

700479

E-Mail

[email protected]

[email protected]

Phone

+40723232537

STATUS: EXPIRED