RMIT is a global university of technology, design, and enterprise. We are global in footprint and even more importantly, we are global in mindset. We are committed to making a positive impact wherever we go. The wider our reach, the deeper our connections, the greater our impact.

RMIT University Vietnam (RMIT Vietnam) is a campus of RMIT University with over 1,200 staff and 15,000 students, in three locations, and recently awarded one of the Best Companies to work for in Asia 2023. From a media perspective RMIT Vietnam enjoys a 40% share of voice in the sector. It brings a world-class education and globalized study environment to the heart of Asia, offering programs in business, technology, communication, design, fashion, and English language. It boasts an impressive range of extra-curricular activities that encourage students to innovate and network globally.

Degrees are awarded by RMIT in Australia and taught in English, enabling Vietnamese students (and visiting international students) the opportunity to receive an international education without having to leave home.

RMIT VIETNAM ILLUMINATE FELLOWSHIP

The RMIT Vietnam Illuminate Fellowship attracts top researchers/research teams to undertake transdisciplinary applied research that creates positive impact for Vietnam across our research priority areas – Sustainable Development, Smart Cities & Digital Transformation, and Social Innovation. The Illuminate Fellowship enables the world’s best research talent to flourish and make a difference in areas that matter for Vietnam’s future and the region more broadly. If you are ambitious and passionate about impactful research, we invite you to apply to become an RMIT Vietnam Illuminate Fellow.

Applications are now open for Professorial and Postdoctoral Fellows in one of RMIT Vietnam’s research priority areas:

Sustainable Development

Contributing to sustainable development of Vietnam, that meets the economic needs of today, without compromising the needs of future generations. This requires interdisciplinary collaboration and innovative solutions to promote sustainable economic, environmental, and social prosperity in Vietnam.

Smart Cities and Digital Transformation

Contributing to development economics and major industries in Vietnam to ensure economic competitiveness, socio-economic development, infrastructure, smart technologies, and the digital economy. This requires an overall uplift of technological capabilities in digital industries, and the future of digital transformation.

Social Innovation

Contributing knowledge and engagement in relation to culture, creativity and society. To understand an individual's lived experience, we must make sense of the communities, cultures and societies in which they live. This requires that we learn from the past to ensure a future in which everyone can thrive.

For more information about the RMIT Vietnam Illuminate Fellowship, please visit our website

THE ROLE

The Postdoctoral Fellow will be aligned with one or more of RMIT Vietnam’s Strategic Research Priority Areas. They will be positioned within a school but expected to work across disciplines.

The Postdoctoral Fellowship is an opportunity for emerging researchers to further build their research career supported with research training and mentorship.

The role is expected to plan, lead, develop, and engage in high quality, transdisciplinary, externally linked and impact-focused research projects, which address local, national, regional, and global challenges in line with the University’s Strategic Research Priority areas. The Postdoctoral Fellow will deliver excellent research outcomes with a strong focus on impact and translation. They will carry out research projects, which will make a significant impact in their specialisation and be influential in expanding the knowledge of their relevant discipline.

The Postdoctoral Fellow will embed their research expertise into the life of their School, through the development of high-quality, productivity-driven research networks across RMIT and with local and international, internal and external partners. They will be expected to engage in high-quality research projects and produce high quality outputs and be willing to explore interdisciplinary research opportunities that create value.

The position may be expected to contribute towards limited teaching duties e.g. Guest lectures in relevant areas, but will not run coursework.

The position is open to candidates who have completed a Ph.D. within five years prior to the application starting date and who do not currently hold a continuing academic appointment with an RMIT University campus.

For a more detailed description of the key areas of responsibility for this position please click here to download the JD.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

The Postdoctoral Fellow is expected to:

• Conduct high-quality research, individually or as part of a team, within the foci of one of our strategic research priorities with a strong focus on impact and translation, and interdisciplinary research, including:
  • submission of competitive funding bids to strategic calls for funding, managing research projects within timelines and budget, and ensuring compliance with legislation, RMIT policies and external reporting requirements.
  • driving research which is relevant to the current and future needs in their area of expertise.
  • publishing research results in high-quality outlets as lead or co-author.
  • actively engaging in research translation activities and collaborating with industry, community, and government stakeholders where appropriate.
• Assist in the supervision of higher degrees by research candidates.
• Participate in relevant professional development and networks.
• Be a positive advocate for research excellence and innovation that supports cutting-edge research and makes a positive impact on communities.
• Participate in any other research related activities. e.g system implementation, organising forums, trainings and seminars etc.
• Provide regular progress updates to the Office for Research and Innovation, including reports and updates to university leadership when required.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

We are looking for candidates with:

• PhD in relevant field
• An emerging track record and recognition for quality research outputs which will contribute to existing high-performing RMIT research teams, evidenced by such things as publications, development of new research initiatives, and contributions to policy and practice.
• Demonstrated experience in conducting research in an area aligned with one of our strategic research priorities, and a willingness to engage in cross-disciplinary research.
• Experience in engaging with industry on collaborative research projects and/or research translation.
• An ability to be able to work in a complex matrix structure and network across campuses & centres.
• An ability to work autonomously whilst displaying a strong commitment to teamwork and collaboration across different disciplines.
• Experience in project management of funded research and collaborative research and development initiatives.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with demonstrated ability to confidently and effectively work with colleagues, project team leaders, and industry, community and government stakeholders, and engage, collaborate with and/or supervise higher degree by research candidates.
• Strong commitment to the values and behaviors consistent with RMIT’s enterprise vision, goals and strategic plans.

BENEFITS

• Competitive remuneration package USD (for expatriate candidates)/VND (for Vietnamese candidates).
• Relocation allowance of USD $6000 for expatriates applying from outside of Vietnam
• Flights from home location to Vietnam for expatriate employee and immediate dependents.
• School tuition fee support for expatriate employee’s children, up to USD $20,000 per child up to 2 children per year
• Private premium medical insurance for employee and immediate dependents
• 20 days annual leave plus 5 days paid leave Xmas closure and paid sick leave.
• Support and guidance from experienced Mobility Advisor to assist in work permit and visa application together with relocation to and settling into living and working in Vietnam.
• Ongoing professional development program and support.

Further Info

English is the language of teaching and communication at RMIT Vietnam. For this role, the minimum requirement is IELTS 7.0 (academic, with no skill less than 6.5) (or equivalent, as outlined in the Recruitment, Selection and Onboarding Guidelines).

As an expatriate candidate you will require a work permit to work in Vietnam. To qualify for a work permit you will need (at minimum) a degree in a relevant field to the position and must be able to provide official written confirmation (statement of service) of at least 3 years’ related experience.

Information pack for foreign candidates

To Apply

Please fill out this form and submit together with your Cover letter, CV, Qualifications, and Passport by clicking on the ‘Apply now’ link

Applications Close:

21 thg 4 2024 11.59 pm

RMIT University Vietnam (RMIT Vietnam) is a campus of RMIT University. RMIT Vietnam is creating an innovative research, teaching and learning culture. We are committed to providing internationally recognised high-quality education and professional training for our students, clients and members of the community.  As an internationally recognised Australian university based in Asia, RMIT Vietnam is assisting in the development of human resources capability in Vietnam and the region.

https://www.rmit.edu.vn/about-us

RMIT is a global university of technology, design, and enterprise. We are global in footprint and even more importantly, we are global in mindset. We are committed to making a positive impact wherever we go. The wider our reach, the deeper our connections, the greater our impact.

RMIT University Vietnam (RMIT Vietnam) is a campus of RMIT University with over 1,200 staff and 15,000 students, in three locations, and recently awarded one of the Best Companies to work for in Asia 2023. From a media perspective RMIT Vietnam enjoys a 40% share of voice in the sector. It brings a world-class education and globalized study environment to the heart of Asia, offering programs in business, technology, communication, design, fashion, and English language. It boasts an impressive range of extra-curricular activities that encourage students to innovate and network globally.

Degrees are awarded by RMIT in Australia and taught in English, enabling Vietnamese students (and visiting international students) the opportunity to receive an international education without having to leave home.

RMIT VIETNAM ILLUMINATE FELLOWSHIP

The RMIT Vietnam Illuminate Fellowship attracts top researchers/research teams to undertake transdisciplinary applied research that creates positive impact for Vietnam across our research priority areas – Sustainable Development, Smart Cities & Digital Transformation, and Social Innovation. The Illuminate Fellowship enables the world’s best research talent to flourish and make a difference in areas that matter for Vietnam’s future and the region more broadly. If you are ambitious and passionate about impactful research, we invite you to apply to become an RMIT Vietnam Illuminate Fellow. Applications are now open for Professorial and Postdoctoral Fellows in one of

RMIT Vietnam’s research priority areas:

Sustainable Development

Contributing to sustainable development of Vietnam, that meets the economic needs of today, without compromising the needs of future generations. This requires interdisciplinary collaboration and innovative solutions to promote sustainable economic, environmental, and social prosperity in Vietnam.

Smart Cities and Digital Transformation

Contributing to development economics and major industries in Vietnam to ensure economic competitiveness, socio-economic development, infrastructure, smart technologies, and the digital economy. This requires an overall uplift of technological capabilities in digital industries, and the future of digital transformation.

Social Innovation

Contributing knowledge and engagement in relation to culture, creativity and society. To understand an individual's lived experience, we must make sense of the communities, cultures and societies in which they live. This requires that we learn from the past to ensure a future in which everyone can thrive.

For more information about the RMIT Vietnam Illuminate Fellowship, please visit our website

THE ROLE

The Professorial role will be aligned with one or more of RMIT’s Strategic Research Priority Areas. They will be positioned within a school environment but expected to work across disciplines.

They will be an eminent researcher, contributing significantly to research outputs and translation, industry and public engagement, building capability of staff, promoting strong research performance, and above all – engaging in research which builds social, environmental and economic benefit and positive change in the world.

They will provide high-level transdisciplinary, externally linked and impact-focused research leadership and develop and lead research project teams and programs and foster a vibrant research culture.

They are required to develop a high-quality and productivity-driven research network across RMIT and with external national and global partners.  The position will make a significant contribution to planning and strategic direction, taking on major academic leadership roles involving participation in committees, networks, projects and alliances within their School, College, the University and with industry, community, government, advocacy, arts, NGO, health or other bodies external to the University, as appropriate.

The position will be expected to attract external research funding including competitive grants from both national and international sources and produce high-quality outputs.

The position may be expected to contribute towards limited teaching duties e.g. Guest lectures in relevant areas but will not run coursework.

The position is open to candidates who do not currently hold a continuing academic appointment with the RMIT University campus.

For a more detailed description of the key areas of responsibility for this position please click here to download the job description.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

The Professor is expected to:

• Develop and lead high-quality research involving design and development of major projects within the foci of one or more of RMIT’s Strategic Research Priority Areas with a strong focus on impact and translation, and interdisciplinary research.
• Continue to build on international reputation for original and innovative contributions to their field of research, demonstrated by sustained and distinguished performance and evidence of impact.
• Lead contribution and foster excellence in transdisciplinary, impact-focused research including:
  • identifying and attracting external research funding towards high-impact projects;
  • identifying and leading opportunities for transdisciplinary projects;
  • building collaborations with researchers in other institutions including internationally;
  • building research projects and collaborations with industry and other partners;
  • leading teams to produce research outputs and effective forms of translation, including novel and non-traditional forms;
  • attracting and supervising higher degree by research candidates;
  • contributing to research training and research policy.
• Manage research programs within timelines and budget, ensuring compliance with quality and reporting requirements, including research groups or clusters.
• Lead and partake in School Research strategy development and governance activities and the development of a culture of responsible research conduct across the University.
• Develop and build collegiality, and embrace diversity, through active interactions and participation in events, forums, workshops in the School, College, and broader research community and networks of the University.
• Assume joint responsibility for career development by actively participating in various activities, including leading research capability trainings and seminars at RMIT Vietnam.
• Be a positive advocate for research excellence, innovation and translation that supports cutting edge research and makes a positive impact on communities.
• Provide regular progress updates to the Office for Research and Innovation, including reports and updates to university leadership when required.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

We are looking for candidates with:

• PhD in relevant field
• Demonstrated distinction at the national level and an internationally recognised track record in impact-focused, transdisciplinary research.
• Demonstrated experience in identifying and building research projects to address complex, challenges in the world.
• An ability to be able to work in a complex matrix structure and network across campuses & centers.
• Proven ability to build research collaborations with bodies external to the university including industry, government, NGO, community, NFP, cultural and other organisations as relevant.
• Proven ability to sustain and grow transdisciplinary research groups, including through the attraction of external funding.
• Extensive experience in attracting and supervising higher degree by research candidates to maximise research performance.
• Demonstrated ability to lead improvement of academic standards, including implementing best practice teaching strategies and dissemination of innovative practices.
• Demonstrated strategic leadership in a large research organisational unit or University-wide initiative and effective membership of a management team that develops and achieves shared goals and objectives.
• Demonstrated experience in financial, governance and quality management systems within a University.
• Demonstrated track record of values and behaviours consistent with RMIT’s enterprise vision, goals and strategic plans

BENEFITS

• Competitive remuneration package USD (for expatriate candidates)/VND (for Vietnamese candidates).
• Relocation allowance of USD $6000 for expatriates applying from outside of Vietnam
• Flights from home location to Vietnam for expatriate employee and immediate dependents.
• School tuition fee support for expatriate employee’s children, up to USD $20,000 per child up to 2 children per year
• Private premium medical insurance for employee and immediate dependents
• 20 days annual leave plus 5 days paid leave Xmas closure and paid sick leave.
• Support and guidance from experienced Mobility Advisor to assist in work permit and visa application together with relocation to and settling into living and working in Vietnam.
• Ongoing professional development program and support.

Further Info

English is the language of teaching and communication at RMIT Vietnam. For this role, the minimum requirement is IELTS 7.0 (academic, with no skill less than 6.5) (or equivalent, as outlined in the Recruitment, Selection and Onboarding Guidelines).

As an expatriate candidate, you will require a work permit to work in Vietnam. To qualify for a work permit you will need (at minimum) a degree in a relevant field to the position and must be able to provide official written confirmation (statement of service) of at least 3 years’ related experience.

Information pack for foreign candidates

To Apply

Please fill out this form and submit together with your Cover letter, CV, Qualifications and Passport by clicking on the ‘Apply now’ link

Applications Close:

21 thg 4 2024 11.59 pm

RMIT University Vietnam (RMIT Vietnam) is a campus of RMIT University. RMIT Vietnam is creating an innovative research, teaching and learning culture. We are committed to providing internationally recognised high-quality education and professional training for our students, clients and members of the community.  As an internationally recognised Australian university based in Asia, RMIT Vietnam is assisting in the development of human resources capability in Vietnam and the region.

https://www.rmit.edu.vn/about-us

The IVORI PhD Programme offered by The Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia (ICIQ) is aimed at exceptional female graduate students from Latin America (Spanish-speaking countries and Brazil), to support their enrolment in a training and research programme in the field of chemistry and closely related fields, ultimately leading to the completion of a Doctoral Thesis in partnership with the Universitat Rovira i Virgili (URV). The programme will also contribute to their professional career development. This objective is achieved by:

• The performance of an individual research project under the direction of a Group Leader.
• Opportunities for short stays in distinguished international research institutions.
• Opportunities for complementary training in both technical and soft skills. Trainings are designed to ensure a successful career: weekly scientific seminars, hands-on training in the use of state-of-the-art scientific instrumentation, IP management, entrepreneurship, research integrity, knowledge and technology transfer, grant applications, project management, communication skills and career development.

The programme targets highly qualified and talented female graduate students with a keen interest in chemical research and closely to related fields. Candidates should have an excellent academic record, strong commitment to scientific research and a solid working knowledge of English. Admission to the programme is on a competitive basis. I. Application process The entire application process will be completed online. Applicants must apply by accessing ICIQ’s Career Portal. Applications sent by email, or any other means, will not be accepted. Only one application per person will be considered. In case of multiple applications, only the first application received will be considered. After completing the online form, applicants must attach the following documents:

• Required documentation
  1. A full Curriculum Vitae (in PDF format). It should include the academic background, work or research experience, publications, conferences, grants and awards, previous participation in ICIQ programmes, other relevant merits and references.
  2. A personal statement that describes the applicant’s academic background, research experience and career goals (maximum two DIN A4 pages, in PDF format). This is a very important section of the application. The candidate must be able to communicate their interests and how these would align with the ICIQ and the PhD training program.
  3. Official transcripts of BSc and MSc studies in PDF format. A scanned copy of the certified academic record of the degrees needed to enter the PhD programme (BSc and MSc). In case that the MSc studies have not yet been completed at the time of the application, candidates must include details on the academic subjects in which they are currently enrolled (subject name and number on credits). For academic records not issued in Catalan, Spanish or English, a certified translation in English should be provided; applications which do not include a certified translation of the academic record will not be eligible and, therefore, not taken into consideration. For degrees obtained in foreign institutions, the academic record must include the range of grades used in the corresponding countries and the minimum grade to pass, as well as the hours or ECTS and grades for each subject.
  4. Letters of recommendation of two University professors or other relevant individuals who can assess the candidate’s potential for research. The persons signing the letter may be contacted by the ICIQ, in the event that a candidate is shortlisted. We suggest informing your references.
  5. Language: Applicants must be proficient in written and oral communication in English. Finalist candidates will be interviewed to assess their English competency.

Please note that documents sent in hard copy will not be processed. Once the application has been successfully completed, an acknowledgement e-mail will be automatically sent. Candidates must ensure that all the required documentation is included before submitting the application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. II. Eligibility and evaluation criteria The programme is open specifically to female graduate students, of any nationality from Latin America (Spanish-speaking countries and Brazil) that fulfil the following eligibility criteria:

1. Candidates must have a Master’s or an equivalent degree in the areas of Chemistry, Pharmacy, Physics, Chemical Engineering or other closely related disciplines that must be completed by the time of enrolment in the PhD programme.

When in doubt regarding the eligibility criteria, applicants should contact ICIQ’s People unit at positions@iciq.es prior to submission of the application. Candidates who fulfil the eligibility criteria will be evaluated according to the following evaluation criteria:

1. Curriculum vitae.
2. Personal statement.
3. Academic record.
4. Two recommendation letters.
5. Personal interview for short-listed candidates.

III. Evaluation and Selection Process The evaluation and selection of the candidates will be performed by the project supervisors supported by the People unit team, and following the below procedure:

1. Submitted applications will be checked for eligibility and those not fulfilling all the criteria will be rejected. It won’t be possible to modify the application or to add missing documentation after the application has been submitted and the call has closed.
2. The selection will be based on the evaluation criteria described in Section II.
3. At the late stages of the selection process, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for a personal interview.
4. All applicants will be notified of the final selection decision by mid June 2024. The name of the awardees will be published on ICIQ’s website.

Successful candidates will be requested to inform ICIQ whether they accept or decline the offer within five business days after being notified. The offer will be considered declined in the event that the applicant does not respond during this time. The ICIQ will only consider female applicants but will not discriminate on the basis of age, ethnic or social origin, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, or disability. ICIQ is committed to promoting a work-life balance for its employees and, as such, offers flexible working hours. IV. Grant Conditions

1. The awardees of an IVORI ICIQ PhD position will be considered research personnel in training and they will have an employment contract (a pre-doctoral contract) which is regulated by the Spanish Law 14/2011, of June 1^st, of Science, Technology and Education.
2. Pre-doctoral contracts are renewed annually for up to 4 years. Renewal is subject to satisfactory performance in the PhD studies and related research activities.
3. The gross yearly salary of the contract shall be split into 12 monthly payments and distributed as shown below:

• First and Second year of PhD: 17.823,93€ /year
• Third year of PhD: 19.097,06 € /year
• Fourth year of PhD: 23.871,33 € /year

1. The fellowship includes full social security coverage through the Spanish Social Security system, providing access to the Spanish public health care system and pension and unemployment benefits.
2. The grant holder is entitled to temporarily interrupt the fellowship in the following situations: temporary disability, risk during pregnancy, maternity, and adoption or foster care. The time elapsed during this interruption will not be counted against the total time.
3. The contract will take effect on the date when the awarded student joins the centre.
4. The IVORI PhD programme includes the costs of enrolment in the PhD programme. These costs will be paid by each beneficiary to the university, and reimbursed by the ICIQ. The PhD thesis has to be completed within 4 years.
5. The PhD awardees will work full-time at ICIQ and may not receive any other fellowship or regular income.
6. The IVORI PhD position is incompatible with any other fellowship with the same purpose.

  The PhD Fellowship Programme offered by The Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia (ICIQ) is aimed at exceptional graduate students from all over the world, to support their enrolment in a training and research programme in the field of chemistry, ultimately leading to the completion of a Doctoral Thesis in partnership with the Universitat Rovira i Virgili (URV). The programme will also contribute to their professional career development, in the fields of academia and industry. This objective is achieved by:

• The performance of an individual research project under the direction of an internationally renowned Group Leader, in a creative and stimulating scientific environment.
• Opportunities for short stays in distinguished international research institutions.
• Opportunities for complementary training in both technical and soft skills. Trainings are designed to ensure a successful career: weekly scientific seminars, hands-on training in the use of state-of-the-art scientific instrumentation, IP management, entrepreneurship, research integrity, knowledge and technology transfer, grant applications, project management, communication skills and career development.

The programme is addressed to highly qualified and talented graduate students with a keen interest in chemical research. Candidates should have an excellent academic record, strong commitment to scientific research and a solid working knowledge of English. Admission to the programme is on a competitive basis. Only one application per person will be considered. In case of multiple applications, only the first application submitted will be taken into consideration.

The IVORI Master Fellowship Programme offered by The Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia (ICIQ) is aimed at female university graduates from Latin America (Spanish-speaking countries and Brazil), to support their enrolment in the URV/ICIQ Master’s program, and to follow a research project in the area of chemistry or closely related field that ultimately leads to the completion of a Master’s Degree. The IVORI Master Programme will be administered in English. These grants are directed to highly qualified and talented female graduate students with a passion for chemistry research or closely related areas. The students will have the opportunity to join one of ICIQ’s research groups and will follow an individual master research project under the direction of a group leader. Selected female students will be awarded a grant in order to complete their Master’s research project at the ICIQ in one academic year. I. Application Process The entire application process will be completed online. The call opening is on March 25^th and it closes on May 26^th 2024. Applicants must submit their application through ICIQ’s Career Portal. Applications sent by email will not be accepted. After completing the personal data fields, applicants must attach in a PDF file the following documents:

1. Scanned copy of the BSc diploma and academic record. The academic record must include the average/final grade, the range of the grades used in the corresponding country and the minimum grade to pass satisfactorily.
2. Curriculum Vitae, specifying the completed degree and other relevant professional experience.
3. Applicants must be proficient in written and oral communication in English. Finalist candidates will be interviewed to assess their English competency.

Please note that documents sent as hard copies will not be processed. For academic records not issued in Catalan, Spanish or English, a certified translation from other languages must be provided. Only one application per person will be considered. In case of multiple applications, only the first application received will be considered. Once the application has been successfully completed, an acknowledgement e-mail will be automatically sent. Candidates must ensure that all information is included before the deadline. Incomplete applications will not be considered. II. Eligibility and evaluation criteria The programme is open to female graduate students of any nationality from Latin America (Spanish-speaking countries and Brazil) that fulfil the following eligibility criteria:

1. Hold a University Degree in Chemistry, Physics, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering or closely related disciplines that must be completed by the time of enrolment in the Master’s programme.

When in doubt regarding the eligibility criteria, applicants should contact the ICIQ People Team at positions@iciq.es prior the submission of an application. Candidates who fulfil the eligibility criteria will be evaluated according to the following evaluation criteria:

1. Curriculum vitae.
2. Academic record.
3. Two recommendation letters.
4. Personal interview for short-listed candidates.

  III. Evaluation and Selection Process The evaluation and selection of the candidates will be performed by the Master project supervisor and supported by the People team, following this procedure:

1. Submitted applications will be checked for eligibility and those not fulfilling all the criteria will be rejected. It will not be possible to modify the application or to add missing documentation after the call is closed (May 26^th).
2. The selection will be merit-based according to the evaluation criteria described in Section II.
3. At the late stages of the selection process, short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.
4. The call deadline will be May 26^th. The name of the awardees will be published on ICIQ’s website. All applicants will be notified of the selection outcome by mid June 2024.

The ICIQ will only consider female applicants but will not discriminate on the basis of age, ethnic or social origin, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, or disability. The name of the awardees will be posted in the Grants Awarded page in ICIQ’s website.   IV. Grant Conditions

1. Awardees will receive a scholarship of 14.400 €/year to help with their living expenses during the academic year.
2. The IVORI Master programme enrolment costs will be covered by ICIQ.
3. On acceptance of the grants, awardees must submit a copy of the enrolment document to a Master Programme.
4. The beneficiary will sign a scholarship acceptance with ICIQ.

  V. Incompatibilities The Scholarship is incompatible with any other grant with the same purpose.  

PhD Project in carbohydrate and supramolecular chemsitry

The department of chemistry invites applicants for a PhD fellowship in supramolecular protecting groups for carbohydrate synthesis. The project is part of the research project European Network on the Supramolecular Chemistry of Carbohydrates (ENSCC) - a Marie Skłodowska-Curie European Doctorate Network (DN)funded by the European Commission (Grant agreement no: 101119492).

Start date is expected to be 1 September 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The project In this project, we will use macrocycles, provided by members of the ENSCC network, for selective temporary protection of hydroxy groups on various carbohydrates. The substrates will be common carbohydrates with a minimum of protective groups. The temporally non-covalent “protection/activation” by the interaction with the macrocycle will allow for selective chemical derivatization of specific hydroxy groups, giving site-selective modifications. This could, as examples, be the installment of protective groups like esters, glycosylations or oxidation reactions. Initial studies will be performed using already available macrocycles, but in time, new types of macrocycles will be developed based on the results obtained. Some initial screening of host-guest interactions will be performed at UCPH and followed up by members of the ENSCC network.

Who are we looking for? We are looking for candidates within the field(s) of organic synthesis, with a background in carbohydrate and/or supramolecular chemistry. Experience with both synthesis and analytical chemistry is a plus. Good spoken and written English are also required.

Specifically, the candidate will work on:

• Synthesis of partly protected carbohydrates, that will be used as model compounds to study recognition and selective functionalization using supramolecular hosts provided by the ENSCC network.
• Synthesize new supramolecular molecules to interact with specific carbohydrates.
• Study the interactions and reaction outcomes by NMR spectroscopy as the main technique.
• Collaborate with researchers in the ENSCC network and participate actively in events.

Our group and research- and what do we offer? The group is a part of the section of organic chemistry, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of SCIENCE, University of Copenhagen. We are located in Copenhagen.

We offer an international, creative and stimulating workinging enviroment. The principal supervisor will be Associate Professor Christian Marcus Pedersen.

The PhD programme

Qualifications needed for the regular programme To be eligible for the regular PhD programme, you must have completed a degree programme, equivalent to a Danish master’s degree (180 ECTS/3 FTE BSc + 120 ECTS/2 FTE MSc) related to the subject area of the project, e.g. organic chemistry. For information of eligibility of completed programmes, see General assessments for specific countries and Assessment database.

Terms of employment in the regular programme Employment as PhD fellow is full time and for maximum 3 years.

Employment is conditional upon your successful enrolment as a PhD student at the PhD School at the Faculty of SCIENCE, University of Copenhagen. This requires submission and acceptance of an application for the specific project formulated by the applicant.

Terms of appointment and payment accord to the agreement between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State. The position is covered by the Protocol on Job Structure.

Responsibilities and tasks in the PhD programmes

• Complete and pass the MSc education in accordance with the curriculum of the MSc programme
• Carry through an independent research project under supervision
• Complete PhD courses corresponding to approx. 30 ECTS / ½ FTE
• Participate in active research environments, including a stay at another research institution, preferably abroad
• Teaching and knowledge dissemination activities
• Write scientific papers aimed at high-impact journals
• Write and defend a PhD thesis on the basis of your project

We are looking for the following qualifications:

• Professional qualifications relevant to the PhD project
• Relevant publications
• Relevant work experience
• Other relevant professional activities
• Curious mind-set with a strong interest in carbohydrate and supramolecular chemistry.
• Good language skills

Application and Assessment Procedure

 Your application including all attachments must be in English and submitted electronically by clicking APPLY NOW below.

Please include:

1. Motivated letter of application (max. one page)
2. Your motivation for applying for the specific PhD project
3. Curriculum vitae including information about your education, experience, language skills and other skills relevant for the position
4. Original diplomas for Bachelor of Science or Master of Science and transcript of records in the original language, including an authorized English translation if issued in another language than English or Danish. If not completed, a certified/signed copy of a recent transcript of records or a written statement from the institution or supervisor is accepted.
5. Publication list (if possible)
6. Reference letters (if available)

Application deadline The deadline for applications is 15 April 2024, 23:59 GMT +2.

We reserve the right not to consider material received after the deadline, and not to consider applications that do not live up to the abovementioned requirements.

The further process After deadline, a number of applicants will be selected for academic assessment by an unbiased expert assessor. You are notified, whether you will be passed for assessment.

The assessor will assess the qualifications and experience of the shortlisted applicants with respect to the above mentioned research area, techniques, skills and other requirements. The assessor will conclude whether each applicant is qualified and, if so, for which of the two models. The assessed applicants will have the opportunity to comment on their assessment. You can read about the recruitment process at http://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/.

Questions For specific information about the PhD fellowship, please contact the principal supervisor.

General information about PhD study at the Faculty of SCIENCE is available at the PhD School’s website: https://www.science.ku.dk/phd/.

The University of Copenhagen wishes to reflect the surrounding community and invites all regardless of personal background to apply for the position. 

Part of the International Alliance of Research Universities (IARU), and among Europe’s top-ranking universities, the University of Copenhagen promotes research and teaching of the highest international standard. Rich in tradition and modern in outlook, the University gives students and staff the opportunity to cultivate their talent in an ambitious and informal environment. An effective organisation – with good working conditions and a collaborative work culture – creates the ideal framework for a successful academic career.

Job Description:  

Applications are invited for the Post of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) for the DST-SERB Funded Project (SRG/2023/000283) in the Department of Physics, School of Advance Sciences (SAS), at Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore (dated 26-02-2024)

Title of the Project:

“Development of Chiroptical Semiconductor Nanocrystals for Photonic Applications”

Qualification:

M. Sc. (2 years) / Integrated M.Sc. (5 years) degree in Physics, Chemistry or Material sciences or in a related science or engineering fields.

Describe if any

Candidates having hands on experimental experiences in the field of nanomaterials designing, photonics and semiconductor optics will be given preference with valid GATE score.

Stipend:

Rs. 31,000/- per month fellowship + 8% HRA, will be given as per Institute norms.

Sponsoring Agency:

DST-SERB

Duration:

24 Months

Principal Investigator:

Dr. Amrita Dey Assistant Professor, Department of Physics School of Advance Sciences, Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) Vellore - 632 014, Tamil Nadu.

 Send your detailed resume along with two letters of recommendations and latest passport size photo etc. on or before (28/03/2024) through online http://careers.vit.ac.in. The candidates can reach out to the principal investigator at amritadey@vit.ac.in for more details.

No TA and DA will be paid for appearing the interview. Shortlisted candidates will be called for an online interview later which will be intimated by email. The selected candidate will be expected to join immediately.

Department:

JRF Recruitment

Skills Required:

Candidates having hands on experimental experiences in the field of nanomaterials designing, photonics and semiconductor optics will be given preference with valid GATE score.

Position of post-doc in the SONATA project entitled "Structure-function studies of human PNPase" financed by the National Science Centre, Poland, is open for application. This is an opportunity to learn the breakthrough technique of cryoelectron microscopy which is revolutionizing structural biology. The project aims to investigate mitochondrial RNA metabolism with potential implications for example in CRISPR gene therapy. Project leader: dr Katarzyna Bandyra.

We are looking for motivated candidates:

• with a PhD degree in biology, chemistry or related sciences obtained not earlier than in 2017, awarded by another institution than University of Warsaw, unless the candidate have completed a continuous and documented at least 10 months long post- doctoral fellowship in another institution than University of Warsaw and in another country than the one in which they have completed a PhD course. This period may be extended by: 1) a time of long-term (in excess of 90 days) documented sick leaves or rehabilitation leaves granted on account of being unfit to work (during the 7 years long period counted from the day of obtaining PhD certificate); 2) the number of months of a child care leave granted pursuant to the Labour Code; 3) in case of women, by 18 months for every child born or adopted, whichever manner of accounting for career breaks is preferable (both before and during the 7 year long period counted from the day of obtaining PhD certificate).
• good spoken and written English
• good knowledge and experience with basic molecular biology techniques
• experience with manipulation of human cell culture (the project includes investigation of protein-protein and protein-RNA interactions in human mitochondria)
• experience with super resolution microscopy would be an advantage
• ability to work in the team
• work commitment and good organisation skills

We offer: a temporary contract with the University of Warsaw (full time position/employment contract from 1/05/2026 for the period of 24 months). We are young, dynamically developing team  specialising in structural studies of proteins and protein-RNA complexes. We are interested in protein function, biochemistry, engineering and mitochondrial RNA metabolism. More information about our group can be found on our website: https://gorna.uw.edu.pl/en.

Required documents:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV),
• Motivation letter
• 2 Letters of recommendation (preferably) or 2 referee contact details
• Copy of the PhD diploma or a certificate of doctoral defense date
• declaration of reading and acceptance of the rules for conducting competitions at the University of Warsaw (a template available at: http://www.chem.uw.edu.pl/oferty-pracy/,)
• information on the processing of personal data (the template available at: http://www.chem.uw.edu.pl/oferty-pracy/ ),

Please submit the documents no later than 18/04/2024 to: recruit.bandyra@gmail.com (PDF is the preferred format). E-mail entitled: “Sonata postdoc”

Applications are invited for the following Post in the Technological University Dublin:

Post: Post-Doctoral Researcher - AICRI project - School of Physics, Clinical & Optometric Sciences (Fixed-term specified purpose for up to 5 years, with initial funding available for 2 years) (Reference 137a/2023)

Location:  The successful candidate will initially be based in TU Dublin, Camden Row but may be reassigned at the discretion of TU Dublin.

Hours of Work: A 37 hour working week is in operation.

Salary: The successful candidate will be appointed at point (01) of the Post-Doctoral researcher Salary Scale i.e. € 45,322 gross per annum. Remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. Incremental credit may apply in line with University policy.

Closing Date: The closing date for applications is 5:00pm (Irish Time) on Friday 19^th April 2024. Late applications will not be accepted.

It is anticipated that interviews for this post will take place in week beginning 20^th May 2024. 

The interview assessment will be 30 minutes in length and will include a presentation of 10 minutes duration.  The topic of this presentation will be as follows:

“The candidate’s previous research experience and why they are a good fit for the current position”.

Application Details/Procedures:

For further information and to make an online application for the above post please visit website:  http://www.tudublin.ie/vacancies

www.tudublin.ie/vacancies  

Technological University Dublin is an equal opportunities employer

Knowledge and Experience

• A PhD or equivalent in Physical or Life Sciences (Essential)
• Evidence of a research profile and publication record within the subject area (Essential)
• Knowledge and experience of Raman and Infrared spectroscopic techniques including surface enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) and surface enhanced infrared absorption (SEIRA) (Essential)
• Knowledge and experience of multivariate statistical analysis techniques (Essential)
• Experience of handling and working with patient samples (Desirable)

Skills, talents & abilities

• Commitment to high quality research (Essential)
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with ability to present complex information effectively to a range of audiences  
• Good organisational skills
• Ability to work collaboratively and as part of a team

Further information for Post-doctoral Researcher

In the case of a 1st Post-doctoral Fellowship where the applicant may not have graduated yet, the successful applicant must, at the time of appointment, provide a letter from the appropriate graduate studies office confirming that the student has completed the programme including all the examination requirements and is just awaiting the formal graduation ceremony and the likely date on which that will take place.

Role Overview

A postdoctoral researcher position is available with the Radiation and Environmental Science Centre (RESC) as part of the All Island Cancer Research Institute AICRIstart programme, (https://www.aicri.org/aicristart) funded by the Higher Education Authority North South Research Programme.  This project involves collaboration with Trinity College Dublin, Queen’s University Belfast and University of Galway in the area of liquid biopsies and will embed into the All-Ireland Cancer Liquid Biopsies Consortium (CLuB, https://clubcancerresearch.com/) which aims to overcome the limitations of tissue biopsies by offering minimally invasive alternatives focussing on circulating tumour-derived material.

This postdoctoral project aims to develop new methodologies based on vibrational spectroscopy (Raman and FTIR spectroscopy) and machine learning for liquid biopsy samples (CTCs, ctDNA and EVs) for cancer diagnosis, prognosis and prediction of treatment outcome.

The candidate will work in an interdisciplinary team of physical and life scientists and will also be required to liaise with collaborators at Trinity College Dublin, Queen’s University Belfast and University of Galway.

Applicants should have attained their PhD with background knowledge and experience in vibrational spectroscopy and multivariate analysis.

Applications are welcome from candidates who have previously taken a break from research, eg. For caring responsibilities or because of not being able to engage in research etc.

The work on this Research Programme is carried out by Postdoctoral Research Fellows and Senior Postdoctoral Research Fellows and is quasi-autonomous research activity. The mentoring Principal Investigator (PI) will advise the appointee on the conduct of their research which itself will be part of a research programme that the PI is responsible for. The intention is that during the employment of the appointee, they will avail of learning opportunities provided by TU Dublin and/or external agencies related to their particular research programme or research practice in general.  At the completion of the Senior/Postdoctoral Research Fellowship period, the appointee will be expected to leave the University and continue their academic formation and development in a different research environment. At the completion of the mentored training period, the appointee should be in a position to take up employment as a fully autonomous researcher with another employer.

Fellowship on chemical characterization of sewage sludge and conversion into biofuels.

JOB DESCRIPTION The Mathematical Institute of Leiden University invites applicants for a two-year postdoctoral fellowship with Dalia Terhesiu in ergodic theory/probability theory, on the topic Stochastic properties for group extensions of dynamical systems. You will be joining an active and growing group, situated within an even larger research group in Leiden specialising in ergodic theory and probability theory. The position comes with some light teaching duties.

This project seeks to investigate structural, spectral and geometric properties of a certain graph classes, like Neumaier graphs, Deza graphs or more generally, edge-regular graphs. In this project we will tackle this goal by using spectral methods and combining them with tools from other fields like combinatorial optimization and finite geometry. The successful candidate for this PhD position will work under the supervision of Bart de Bruyn and Aida Abiad in the a dynamic group in geometry and discrete mathematics (https://geometry.ugent.be/) of the Department of Mathematics: Algebra and Geometry at Ghent University. Your responsibilities include to perform scientific research on the topic of the above-mentioned project and to publish your results at international conferences and in international journals. For a small percentage of your time, you will be asked to assist with educational tasks at Ghent University (course support).

Post-doctoral position available to study the role of the Nav1.8 sodium channel in arrhythmic diseases at the Federal University of São Paulo's Medical School (EPM-UNIFESP) in Brazil. Knowledge of cellular biophysics is required, with an emphasis on the patch-clamp technique. Known-how in genetic manipulation of induced pluripotent stem cells is a plus. To demonstrate your interest, please send an email to jbpesquero@gmail.com with a motivation letter and updated CV (lattes for Brazilians). The interviews (which will be online) will take place at an opportune time and candidates will be notified via email. The position is open to candidates of any nationality. The selected candidate will receive a FAPESP Post-Doctoral Scholarship in the amount of R$ 9,047.40 per month and a Technical Reserve equivalent to 10% of the annual value of the scholarship to cover unforeseen expenses directly related to the research activity. Candidates living outside São Paulo will receive an additional 1-month stipend to cover moving expenses. More information about the fellowship is at: fapesp.br/oportunidades/6880.

The project “CoP4Justice: co-planning for climate justice” opens a call for post-doctoral fellowships. The fellow will be expected to develop multi-criteria analyses; a participatory system of synthetic indicators; and propose a participatory methodology for vulnerability analysis and risk assessment for climate justice. Requirements: - PhD in Human Sciences (geography, political science); Applied Social Sciences (Administration, Public Administration, Urban Planning, Economics); Engineering or related areas; - Advanced level of English; - Academic publications in the last five years, especially in peer-reviewed journals; - Full dedication to research; - Ability to communicate and disseminate science; - Knowledge/experience: Multicriteria Analysis (MCDA); mathematical modeling; preparation of indicators; - In-person work at the host institution (EACH-USP), with fieldwork in São Vicente, São Paulo state, Brazil. Post-Doctoral fellowship granted by the São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP) in the amount of R$ 9,047.40 monthly and a research contingency fund, equivalent to 10% of the annual value of the fellowship which should be spent on items directly related to the research activity (more details at https://fapesp.br/en/postdoc) Send an e-mail to Sylmara Dias (sgdias@usp.br) indicating “COP4Justice – PD Scholarship” in the subject line with the following documents attached: I. Work proposal - max. 6 pages II. 2 letters of recommendation III. Curriculum Vitae or Lattes Timetable: - Closing date for applications: April 19, 2024 (applications open to candidates of any nationality) - Announcement of results 1st phase: April 26, 2024 - Interviews: April 30, 2024 - Final result: May 06, 2024 More information about the fellowship is at: fapesp.br/oportunidades/6877.

Job no: 0061988 Location: Parkville Role type: Full-time; Fixed-Term (3-years) Faculty: Arts School: Social and Political Studies Salary: Level A - $101,460 – 108,906 p.a. plus 17% super

• Fantastic opportunity to develop your research profile, with guidance and mentoring from senior academic staff!
• $10,000 per annum in funding available to support research expenses
• Salary packaging, subsidised health and wellbeing services, fitness and cultural clubs, Myki discounts, and a 25% discount on graduate courses to our staff and their immediate families

About the Role

The Thomas and Margaret Ruth McArthur Fellowship Fund offers a prestigious Postdoctoral Fellowship opportunity within the Faculty of Arts at the University of Melbourne, targeting scholars specialising in Anthropology with a keen interest in the Asia-Pacific region.

As a Postdoctoral Fellow based in the esteemed School of Social and Political Sciences, you will benefit from unparalleled mentorship from senior academics, access to cutting-edge facilities, and the chance to refine your interdisciplinary research skills.

This fellowship not only empowers you to advance your research profile but also encourages active contributions to the School and Faculty's research initiatives. You will play a role in shaping the academic discourse in your field and furthering the Faculty's research agenda, further supported by research funds to cover appropriate research expenses up to the value of $10,000 per annum.

Per the terms of the bequest funding this fellowship, preference is given to candidates who identify as female. 

Responsibilities include:

• Undertake high quality research on their designated research project;
• Prepare reports and papers based on research findings for presentation at conferences and seminars;
• Publish research findings in accordance with the minimum expectations of the Faculty of Arts;
• Prepare and submit applications for external research grants where appropriate;
• Undertake limited administrative functions primarily connected with the Fellow’s research project;
• Undertake other limited duties as negotiated with the Head of School or Dean of the Faculty (such as research supervision, or occasional guest lecturing) that contribute to the incumbent’s professional development, and to the research and learning environment of the School of Social and Political Sciences.

Who We Are Looking For 

Our ideal candidate will have a PhD qualification in Anthropology and a proven ability to conduct independent research in the Asia-Pacific region. They will also demonstrate a strong publication record in reputable journals or publishing houses, along with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, essential for effective teamwork.

You will also have:

• PhD qualification in the field of Anthropology;
• Demonstrated ability to engage in independent scholarship and research in the Asia-Pacific;
• Demonstrated publication record in Anthropology in refereed journals and/or publishing houses, relative to opportunity, previous career path and level of appointment;
• Excellent communication (both written and verbal) and interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.

This position requires the incumbent to hold a current and valid Working with Children Check to ensure the University provides a safe environment for everyone. 

Please note: To be considered for this role you must have current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is unavailable. 

Your New Team - The School of Social and Political Sciences

The appointee will join the School of Social and Political Sciences, which is at the forefront of teaching and research in the social sciences in Australia and internationally. The School’s aim is to redefine the world and change what matters, and our work is underpinned by the values of intellectual freedom, integrity, diversity, environmental sustainability and social justice.  We value collegiality and active citizenship and are committed to contributing strongly to public and institutional life, and to providing an engaged and distinctive social science and arts education for our students.

About the University of Melbourne 

We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website and stay connected with our stories and people on LinkedIn.

We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, check out our benefits page!

Be Yourself! 

The University of Melbourne values the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity.  Candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the Diversity and Inclusion of the community in which we live.

If you require any reasonable adjustments with the recruitment process, please contact the email address listed at the bottom of the page.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants  

We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture, and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. We are proud of our 2023-2027 Indigenous Strategy. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.

Join Us! 

If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
• The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the Position Description)

^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Ana Gencic via email at Faculties-TA@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.

If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.

Applications close: 21 APRIL 2024 11:55 PM Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) 

Position Description: 0061988_McArthur Fellowship PD

Position Description

Applications close: 21 Apr 2024 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time

"FAIRification of multiOmics data to link databases and create knowledge graphs for fermented foods" MSCA-DN-JD Doctoral Network. The FAIROmics initiative, an interdisciplinary research programme, will gather universities, research centres and private companies to enable the FAIRification of omics data and databases interoperability and develop knowledge graphs for data-driven decision-making to rationally design microbial communities for imparting desirable characteristics to plant-based fermented foods in the context of open science and its regulations. The FAIROmics training programme aims to develop doctoral candidates’ skills at the interface between artificial intelligence, life sciences, humanities, and social sciences. Plant-based dairy and meat alternatives have grown in popularity in recent years for various reasons, including sustainability and health benefits, as well as lifestyle trends and dietary restrictions. However, plant-based food products can be nutritionally unbalanced, and their flavour profiles may limit their acceptance by consumers. Microorganisms have been used in making food products for millennia. However, the diversity of microbial communities driving plant-based fermentations, as well as their key genetic and phenotypic traits and potential synergies among community members, remain poorly characterised. Many data exist, but they are spread into different literature (scientific and grey) or, in the best case, in different databases. However, they are not always reusable because they are difficult to find and access and because databases are not systematically interoperable. Please note that this PhD position will lead to the award of a double diploma after the completion of a stay in each of these organisations: the University of Bologna (UNIBO), Italy and the University of Szeged (USZ), Hungary. Objectives: We are looking for one Doctoral Candidate (DC) to join our project at multiple sites in the EU with a master’s degree in a relevant discipline (Physics, Computer science, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering or related fields) interested in learning and developing AI-assisted tools for information extraction from domain-specific scientific texts (journals, books, etc.) related to novel food engineering, microbial catalogues, fermentation, and other relevant processes. The information acquired and related semantic analysis will be utilised to build knowledge graphs and more general ontologies. The candidate will learn AI algorithms mainly related to Natural Language Processing and information embedding (eg word2vec, Transformer Networks, G-retriever) and connection of topics and keywords (e.g. through Network Diffusion processes), and within the context of FAIRomics will apply for specific case studies:

• Development of AI-assisted tools to enhance the yield of the research team in literature search and processing.
• Automatic and semi-automatic information extraction from domain-specific scientific texts (journals, books, etc.) related to novel food engineering, fermentation, and other relevant processes.
• Demonstrate the efficacy of the developed system, focusing on a carefully selected pool of previously collected articles and books. The information acquired and semantic analysis will be utilised to build knowledge graphs and more general ontologies, which will be used to enhance the method's performance and expand the knowledge base of domain-specific databases such as microbe collection catalogues.

Expected results: Expected is a prototype AI tool that can process a pool of documents by automatically analysing their text and retrieving topic-specific information in terms of key concepts and named elements and finding the connection among them. This supports the building of a knowledge graph and/or, more generally, an ontology according to the domain defined by the documents. The extracted information can be used, on the one hand, to find related documents or identify parts of documents for a set of user-specified concepts. On the other hand, extracted and processed information in terms of a knowledge graph can be used to incorporate new data into existing knowledge bases and data catalogues. Possibly, the developed tools will also be applied in other related contexts, e.g. social networks. Location and planned secondments: The first secondment will occur at the Department of Software Engineering, University of Szeged HU (Prof. Laszlo Vidacs), Month 14 (18 months), to develop automatic and semi-automatic information extraction and processing to build knowledge graphs and ontologies. The second secondment will occur at the Department of Computer Science, University Paderborn DE (Prof. Axel-Cyrille Ngonga Ngomo), Month 28 (2 months), to learn about state-of-the-art knowledge-driven data science methods. Enrolment in Doctoral degree: 1st-degree awarding organisation: Alma Mater Studiorum – University of Bologna, Bologna IT, https://www.unibo.it/en/homepage 2nd-degree awarding organisation: University of Szeged, Szeged HU, https://u-szeged.hu/english

Supervisors team

The lead supervisor is D. Remondini, full professor at the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Alma Mater Studorium – Bologna University. He works in the application of mathematical models in Biology, such as Network Theory for the study of Complex Systems, and the development of innovative algorithms for the analysis of high dimensional biological, biomedical and virological data (multiple omics, NGSeq, Neuroimaging, text data) with Machine Learning and AI techniques. He actually leads a group with 4 PhD students (1 ITN PhD student) 3 PostDoc Students, and 3 Research Assistants, with >50 Undergraduate and Master Thesis students in Physics. The Co-supervisor is E. Giampieri (Assistant Professor), with expertise in scientific computing, data management analysis and modelling, and supervisor of >20 Undergraduate and Master Thesis students in Physics. The Hungarian team is composed of Vidács László and Balázs Nagy, professors in artificial intelligence, natural language processing, and software engineering.

Host institutions description:

The project will occur at the Laboratory of Applied Physics and Systems Biophysics, Department of Physics and Astronomy (DIFA) of the Alma Mater Studiorum - University of Bologna, Italy. DIFA is one Department of the Science School and one of the most scientifically productive Physics Departments in Italy. DIFA has a large computing facility, available to the Biophysics group (14-core HPC, 2 GPU server with >1TB RAM and 2 nVidia A100, mirrored storage server with >100 Tb storage), and to the whole Department (OPH HPC facility, >200 cores). Prof. Daniel Remondini is the director of the lab, with specific expertise in biomedical data analysis (Machine Learning, Deep Learning), complex network theory and its applications to BioMedicine. Dr Enrico Giampieri has specific expertise in scientific computing, including networks, stochastic processes and statistics in High-Performance Computing environments. All the lab members are involved in several national and EU projects (Precision Medicine, Epidemiology, Public Health, Food Production). The University of Szeged(USZ) is recognised as a top research institution in Hungary, boasting a diverse student body of over 21,000, including more than 4,000 international students from 115 countries. Led by László Vidács, the Applied Artificial Intelligence Research Group is dedicated to advancing cutting-edge AI research. We specialise in diverse AI applications, from natural language understanding to image processing. Our tailored machine learning and deep learning solutions address real-world challenges in many domains, including medical imaging diagnostics, forensic text analysis, and program source code processing.