PhD Positions

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF SCOPE AND DELIVERABLES:

WP3: Enhancement of Research Skills I

• Task 3.2: Development of methodologies for studying longevity pathways in age-related diseases.
• Task 3.3: Development of methodologies for creating new therapeutic strategies against age-related diseases.

D3.2 Interim report on research capabilities.

WP5: Development of human capital through training programs.

• Task 5.1: Interim evaluation of research activity and training in soft skills.
• Task 5.2: Final report on research activity and the development of soft skills.

WP6: Enhancement of the competitive funding mechanism and reversal of brain drain I

• Task 6.1: Progress Report on funding.
• Task 6.2: Interim Report on the reversal of the loss of scientific talent (brain drain).

WP8: Promotion of innovation at the University of Crete I

• Task 8.1: Interim Report on innovation.

WP12: Improving the visibility of the University of Crete (UoC) through communication and dissemination of RACE.

• Task 12.2: Interim communication and dissemination plan for scientific findings.
• Task 12.3: Final communication and dissemination plan for scientific findings.

Where to apply

E-mail: calls.elke@uoc.gr

Requirements

Research Field: Biological sciences » Biology

Education Level: PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Essential Qualifications

• A university degree or diploma in Biological Sciences from a Greek institution, or an academically equivalent qualification, or a qualification of equivalent standing and corresponding subject area, in the relevant discipline from an institution abroad.
• A standalone or integrated master’s-level qualification in Biological Sciences from a Greek institution, or an academically equivalent qualification, or a qualification of equivalent standing and corresponding subject area, in the relevant discipline from an institution abroad.
• A doctoral degree in Biology from a Greek institution, or an academically equivalent qualification or a qualification of equivalent standing in the corresponding discipline from an institution abroad.
• At least nine years of laboratory experience in molecular and cellular biology methods, including certification in handling and experience with whole-cell electrophysiological recordings, electrophysiology, acute ex vivo brain slices, brain preparations, stereotaxic surgery, and histological and immunohistochemical techniques, as documented by written confirmations of collaboration or letters of recommendation.
• Certification in the handling and management of mouse lines.

Applicants who do not meet the required qualifications specified in this Call will be excluded.

Additional Desirable Qualifications

• Participation in conferences with oral and/or poster presentations.
• At least five scientific publications on neural circuit function, the synaptic and intrinsic properties of neurons, neural network remodelling, the prefrontal cortex, stress, and glucocorticoids.
• Proven knowledge of the English language at a level of at least B1.

Internal Application form(s) needed

• APPLICATION FORM_49795.pdf (English, 36.6 KB - PDF) — Download
• GDPR_eng_49795.pdf (English, 467.53 KB - PDF) — Download

Additional Information

Benefits

Desirable start date: 01/01/2027

Project Duration: 6 months with possibility of extension according to the needs of the project and availability of funds

Maximum contract cost: 7.800€, which includes the contractor's fee, all kinds of legal deductions, VAT if the contractor is subject to VAT. If the contractor is not subject to VAT, his contract will be reduced to the corresponding amount, minus the amount of VAT.

Please note that the final amount of the fee is subject to the restrictions of the funder and the applicable legislation.

Eligibility criteria

Scoring of Qualifications – Evaluation Criteria

The evaluation process consists of the assessment of essential qualifications, additional desirable qualifications, and an interview. The maximum overall score is 107 points.

Essential Qualifications

The following qualifications are mandatory and are assessed on a pass/fail basis (Yes/No):

• A university degree or diploma in Biological Sciences from a Greek institution, or an academically equivalent qualification, or a qualification of equivalent standing and corresponding subject area, in the relevant discipline from an institution abroad.
• A standalone or integrated master’s-level qualification in Biological Sciences from a Greek institution, or an academically equivalent qualification, or a qualification of equivalent standing and corresponding subject area, in the relevant discipline from an institution abroad.
• A doctoral degree in Biology from a Greek institution, or an academically equivalent qualification or a qualification of equivalent standing in the corresponding discipline from an institution abroad.
• At least nine years of laboratory experience in molecular and cellular biology methods, including certification in handling and experience with whole-cell electrophysiological recordings, electrophysiology, acute ex vivo brain slices, brain preparations, stereotaxic surgery, and histological and immunohistochemical techniques, as documented by written confirmations of collaboration or letters of recommendation.
• Certification in the handling and management of mouse lines.

Additional Desirable Qualifications

• Participation in conferences with oral and/or poster presentations is awarded with 2 points/entry (up to 20 entries) with maximum 40 points
• At least five scientific publications on neural circuit function, the synaptic and intrinsic properties of neurons, neural network remodelling, the prefrontal cortex, stress, and glucocorticoids is awarded with 5 points/publication (up to 5 publication) with maximum 25 points
• Proven knowledge of the English language at a level of at least B1, where B1 = 3 points, B2 = 6 points, C1 = 9 points, C2 = 12 points]

Applications must include:

• Application form signed with qualified electronic signature
• Personal Data Process form, signed with qualified electronic signature,
• Curriculum Vitae signed with qualified electronic signature,
• Supporting documents proving the qualifications required and additional (e.g. degrees/certificates, language certificates, certificates of previous experience, certificates from insurance bodies, statements from insurance bodies, employer's certificates, contracts, recruitment, etc.)
• Publications can be submitted either in digital / electronic format or with a hyperlink to the text of the publication located in the candidate's application.

Qualifications mentioned in the application or CV but not documented/proven by the required documents will not be considered in the evaluation.

Application form, Personal Data Process form and Curriculum Vitae must be signed with qualified electronic signature. As an exception, scanned forms with a physical signature may be accepted, provided that the sender's email address bears the applicant's surname and that the applicant states in his/her application the reason for not providing a digital signature and undertakes, if selected, to submit the originals before signing the contract.

Please note that degrees, titles and qualifications awarded by foreign (non Greek) Higher Education Institutions, must be issued by a Higher Education Institution registered in the National Register of Recognized Foreign Higher Education Institutions and the above-mentioned degrees, titles and qualifications must be included in the National Register of Types of Titles of Recognized Foreign Institutions (https://mitroa.doatap.gr/), or recognized by DOATAP (Hellenic National Academic Recognition and Information Center), according to the provisions of Law 4957/2022

Selection process

Applications are evaluated by a 3-member committee (Evaluation Committee).

Candidates who do not meet the required qualifications of the Call are excluded.

Candidates who meet at least the required qualifications of the call will be invited to an interview (either in person or via teleconference), which will take place upon notification by the Evaluation Committee.

The following will be evaluated during the interview: a) academic background and its relevance to the subject of the call (10 points), b) understanding of scientific data related to the project (10 points), and c) organizational and communication skills, as well as a spirit of collaboration (10 points). Total 30 points.

Candidates who fail to attend the interview will be rejected and will not be included in the evaluation procedure.

The selection will be based on maximum rating according to required / additional qualifications and interview

The results of the selection will be announced on the ELKE-UOC website: https://www.elke.uoc.gr/news

Candidates have the right to submit an objection to the results within five (5) calendar days from the date of their posting on the ELKE – UOC website and under the conditions of provisions for the protection of personal data. The objection can be made electronically at calls.elke-reth@uoc.gr

Additional comments

Candidates can submit their applications via email: calls.elke@uoc.gr

Candidates may replace, correct or/and complete any missing documents until the deadline for submission of applications.

For proposals received/submitted on time, an e-mail will be sent to the applicant indicating the application file number. The submission of an application by the applicant implies his/her unconditional acceptance of the terms of this call for proposals.

Contact information: for information and questions about the advertised position, the activity of the group of the Institute, please contact George Garinis at tel. +302810391246, email: garinis@imbb.forth.gr

Website for additional job details: https://www.elke.uoc.gr/news

Work Location(s)

• Number of offers available: 1
• Company/Institute: University of Crete
• Country: Greece
• State/Province: CRETE
• City: HERAKLION
• Postal Code: 70013
• Street: VOUTES

Contact

• State/Province: Crete
• City: Heraklion
• Website: http://www.elke.uoc.gr
• Street: University Campus, Voutes
• Postal Code: 70013
• E-Mail: calls.elke@uoc.gr
• Phone: +302810391246