First Stage Researcher (R1)

Benefits

The period of appointment for the Early Stage Researcher (ESR) in the PRORISK project is 12 months, starting 1st of January 2023 or as soon as possible thereafter. After the initial 12 months, the ESR can continue his/her research in NICPB for at least 36 months, funded by the NICPB.

The ESR will receive a contract of employment as a full-time researcher for the relevant period of their appointment, which will include applicable benefits in the host country. The ESR will complete a comprehensive personalized career development programme, with targeted training measures and participate in a range of network events including secondments. The ESR will benefit from interdisciplinary cooperation and interaction within the network, providing the best preparation for a successful career in either academia or industry.

MSCA fellowships for ESRs provide salaries in line with H2020-MSCA-ITN-2019 call. Additional allowances for mobility and family (if applicable) are provided. Further information at https://www.recetox.muni.cz/prorisk/esr2-we-are-looking .

NICPB offers state-of-the-art research infrastructure and a motivated team of colleagues. Tallinn and Estonia offer a modern and safe environment for students and their families.

Eligibility criteria

At the date of recruitment the applicants for the MSCA fellowship must have no PhD and less than 4 years of full-time equivalent research experience from the award of the degree that entitles them to undertake a doctorate (either in the country in which the degree was obtained or in the country in which the applicant is to be recruited).

The applicants must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in Estonia for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately before the recruitment date. Short stays, such as holidays, are not taken into account.

These eligibility requirements are non-negotiable and ineligible applicants will not be considered.

Eligible applicants can be of any nationality.

The candidate has to meet the requirements for PhD studies in Tallinn University: https://www.tlu.ee/en/phd “

Selection process

Applications must be submitted via e-mail: [email protected] . Applicants should provide the following information in their application in English:

1. Cover Letter, detailing your motivation and background for applying for the PhD project. Please indicate if you have applied for other PRORISK PhD fellowships.

2. A detailed CV including technical and analytical skills and publications if applicable.

3. All academic level certificates (BSc and MSc) including university grades itemized by each course. Foreign documents should be sent as certified English translations.

4. A synopsis (abstract) of the BSc and MSc thesis if applicable, or any previous research project.

5. At least two professional referees (Name, address, telephone & email).

A review of applications will run continuously as they are received. The short-listed applicants complying with the requirements will be invited for personal on site/online interviews foreseen in December 2022

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