Thesis offers
OPEN CALL FOR
9 PHD POSITIONS
in MSCA Doctoral Network "Heat-DDR”
This project is funded by the European Research Executive Agency (HORIZON- MSCA-2023-DN-01).
Description:
We are looking for 9 highly motivated Doctoral Candidates (DC) to fill positions in our Marie Sklodowska-Curie Action (MSCA) Doctoral Network HeatDDR. Partner laboratories are located in France, Germany, Belgium, Poland, Czech Republic, Hungary and Italy.
Career development and international mobility of researchers is a key concept within the MSCA-DN framework. The combination of academic training in cutting-edge techniques and intensive interaction with non-academic partners directly involved in plant breeding will prepare DCs for the challenges ahead in developing sustainable crop production strategies and enhance their employability in both the academic and the non-academic sectors.
Your profile:
• You have a university degree (MSc or equivalent) in plant biology, genetics, cell biology, biology, bioinformatics, biochemistry, or related disciplines completed latest at the start of the PhD project.
• You have a strong interest in conducting collaborative research.
Specific Eligibility Criteria on the Horizon Europe Programme (MSCA-DN):
• Doctoral Candidate: You have not yet been awarded a doctoral degree at the date of the recruitment.
• Mobility rule: You have not resided or carried out main activity (work, studies, etc.) in the country of the host beneficiary for more than 12 months during the 3 years immediately before the recruitment date.
• English language: You understand and can express yourself in both written and spoken English.
We offer:
• An attractive salary in accordance with the MSCA regulations for DC (incl. living
allowance, mobility allowance, and family allowance).
• You will have the opportunity to pursue a PhD in one of Europe’s top research
centres.
• You will work in an interdisciplinary environment and an international team.
• You will receive extraordinary mentoring and career support.
• You will benefit from a rich network-wide training and internship program, both in academica and industry.
• You will have the opportunity to learn cutting-edge techniques ranging from various - omics approaches to imaging and genetics.
• You can expect an excellent infrastructure, modern workspaces, and very well-equipped labs.
Application procedure:
The detailed descriptions of the DC positions, the work locations, the training programme and the application process are available via this link: https://www.heatddr.eu/
Application deadline: March 1, 2025 but applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Interviews of selected candidates will take place on March 27th and 28th.
Additional information about the vacancies can be obtained from the coordinator of the Heat-DDR DN:
Dr Cécile Raynaud, cecile.raynaud @ cnrs.fr
