Master’s Student on “Metabolomic Analysis of Mammalian Cells”

The Institute of Chemical Engineering Sciences, Foundation of Research and Technology – Hellas, (FORTH/ICE- HT) is seeking applicants for one Master’s student fellowship in the context of the research project “Artificial Intelligence-driven, Decentralized Production for Advanced Therapies in the Hospital, AIDPATH, GA No 101016909”, which is implemented under the H2020 Innovation Action (ΙΑ) «Digitising and transforming European industry and services: digital innovation hubs and platforms».

Job Description

To carry out development and application of experimental protocols for metabolomic analysis of CAR-T bioreactor systems (medium and CAR-T cells), and assist in the computational analysis of the metabolic profiles, mainly through metabolite identification, quantification and profile normalization. The job will involve participation in the meeting of the FORTH/ICE-HT AIDPATH team and also in meetings of the AIDPATH Biostream and smaller teams regarding the quality control part of the CAR-T cell production process.

Location: FORTH/ICE-HT, Patras, Greece

Duration: Initial contract up to 9 months, with the potential of renewal

Fellowship: Up to approximately 600 € per month (Master’s student fellowship) depending on the qualifications

Envisaged starting date: 1/3/2022

Requirements and Qualifications

The applicant should hold undergraduate B.S. or Diploma in Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry or Chemical Engineering. The applicant should have been registered as a Master’s Student in Bioinformatics or ComputationaL Biology or Systems Biology Program. Experience with metabolomic analysis of mammalian cells and/or tissues is required. Candidates must have good knowledge of the Greek and English (level B2) language.

The evaluation of the candidacies will be based on the following criteria and qualifications:

Qualifications

 

Weight

Evaluation criteria

Experience with metabolomic analysis of mammalian cells and/or tissues

35

Demonstrated through Undergraduate Advanced Project or Diploma Thesis and participation in other projects (relevance of thesis: strong relevance: 25 points, medium relevance: 17 points, weak relevance: 10 points), participation in relevant research projects (3 points for each up to 6 points), publications and/or presentations to international conferences (2 points for each up to 4 points)

B.S or Diploma Grade

25

2 * BS or Diploma Grade (if Grade is out of 10); 4 * BS or Diploma Grade (if Grade is out of 5) – for other grading systems, the algorithm will be appropriately applied

Interview

20

(a) Background in the objective of the assignment (5 points). (b) Organizational and communication skills (5 points). (c) Team-spirit and self-motivation (5 points). (d) Commitment to achieving the goals (5 points).
Participation in Research Projects

10

5 points for each, up to 10 points
Knowledge of English Language

10

7.5 points (Very Good_ level: C1), 10 points (Excellent_ level: C2)

Overall

100

Application Submission

Interested candidates who meet the aforementioned requirements should submit their applications, no later than 2/2/2022, 16:00, by email to Kleanthi Zacharopoulou: kleanthi@iceht.forth.gr.

In order to be considered, the application must include:

  • Application letter
  • CV with clear description of the methodologies possessed by the applicant and the level of experience
  • Certificate of registration as a Master’s student
  • Scanned copies of academic titles and language knowledge certificates
  • Certificates of previous experience and participation in funded research projects; if participation was in the context of undergraduate thesis with no funding, certification of the PI of the project for the context of participation is required

Any application received after the deadline will not be considered for the selection.

Selection Procedure

Applications that are received on time will be evaluated by a scientific committee using the criteria mentioned above.

Selection Announcement

The result of the selection will be announced on the website of: FORTH/ICE-HT as well as on the website of “DIAVGEIA”.

Candidates have the right to appeal the selection decision, by addressing their written objection to the FORTH/ICE-HT Research Secretariat, e-mail: kleanthi@iceht.forth.gr, within five (5) days after the results announcement on the web.

Contact

For information and questions regarding the application and selection procedure, candidates are asked to contact the FORTH/ICE-HT Research Secretariat, e-mail: kleanthi@iceht.forth.gr, tel.: +30 2610 965278.

For information and questions about the advertised position and the research activity of the group or the Institute, candidates are asked to contact Dr. Maria Klapa, tel: +30 2610 965249, e-mail: mklapa@iceht.forth.gr.

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