Scientific Researcher CS ; Principal Researcher, R4

Offer Description

“BIOMAT4

CAST – Petru Poni Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry Multi Scale in Silico Laboratory for Complex and Smart Biomaterial”, acronym:
Bio Mat4

CAST
, project code , under the call HORIZON-WIDERA-2022-TALENTS-01-01
.

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Research Field Chemistry » Physical chemistry

Research Field Chemistry » Other

Research Field Physics » Computational physics

Education Level PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

The selected candidate will be involved in the research activities of the Bio Mat4

Cast project, which will focus on multi-scale in silico design of complex and smart biomaterials. The studies will address the characterization, using advanced computational simulation methodologies, of the mechanisms of action of the (bio) molecules studied in BIOMAT4

CAST.

Specific Requirements

• Availability for part-time employment on a fixed-term basis;
• The applicant must hold a university degree (Bachelor's), Master's, PhD, and habilitation (doctoral supervision rights) in one of the following fields: chemistry; physics; biology/ecology/biochemistry; or applied informatics;
• The applicant must have in-depth expertise in computational chemistry/physics or biochemistry, including data processing, results presentation, and statistical analysis;
• The applicant must be available for travel, both nationally and internationally;
• Must be motivated and creative, with strong communication and teamwork skills.

Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent

Languages ROMANIAN Level Basic

Years of Research Experience More than 10

The selected candidate will be involved in the research activities of the Bio Mat4

Cast project, which will focus on multi-scale in silico design of complex and smart biomaterials. The studies will address the characterization, using advanced computational simulation methodologies, of the mechanisms of action of the (bio) molecules studied in BIOMAT4

CAST.

Competition Stages:

• Stage I – Administrative evaluation of applicants’ files (eliminatory): Only candidates who have submitted all the required documents and meet the eligibility criteria will be admitted to the interview stage. The results of the file selection will be published with the mention "admitted" or "rejected."
• Stage II – Scientific evaluation of the application file
  , where grades between 1 and 10 will be awarded.
• Stage III – Interview: This will take place online and will consist of a presentation of original contributions and perspectives for development within the scope of the position. Each member of the evaluation committee will award individual scores between 1 and 10. The score for the interview will represent a maximum of 20% of the final score
• Final score
  :
  The final grade will be the arithmetic mean of the grades awarded by each member of the committee. Candidates will be ranked according to their final average score.

Application File Must Include the Following Documents:

a) Cover letter (free format) indicating the applicant's research interests and motivation for applying for the position;

b) A proposal outlining the applicant's scientific career development from the perspective of research activities, up to 5 pages.

c) Curriculum Vitae in Europass format, signed by the applicant. The CV must include:
c1) Education and degrees obtained;
c2) Professional experience and relevant past positions;
c3) Research, development, and innovation projects led as principal investigator;
c4) Awards or other recognitions of scientific contribution;
c5) A narrative description (up to 3 pages) of the three most significant achievements relevant to the position;

d) List of scientific publications, papers, articles/studies, and patents considered relevant to the field of the position, structured as follows:
d1) List of up to 10 most relevant scientific publications, such as authored books, articles/studies/chapters, edited volumes, works;
d2) List of patents and other intellectual property titles;
d3) List of authored books and edited/published volumes;
d4) List of full-length articles/studies published in mainstream international scientific journals;
d5) List of other…