Predoctoral Researcher (MSCA DN Nuclear)

NUCLEAR will train 17 Doctoral candidates (DC) in the emerging field of Metabolic Regulation of Genome Function and Cell Identity, relevant for stem cell biology and cancer. In total, there are 14 beneficiaries and 12 partner organisations.

NUCLEAR is a Marie Skłodowska Curie Action Doctoral Network funded by the European Commission under the Horizon Europe framework programme.

NUCLEAR will bring together European leaders in the fields of metabolomics, functional genomics, chromatin regulation, stem cell biology, and cancer with innovators in precision nutrition, mass spectrometry technologies, and drug development.

NUCLEAR project aims to develop tools for the detection of metabolism in the nucleus, to understand how metabolism regulates functions of the chromatin template and to test metabolism-chromatin interactions as targetable vulnerabilities in cancer cells.

Before submitting your application, please make sure to check the eligibility criteria and other fellowship details at the NUCLEAR website (nuclear-dn.eu/recruitment).

We welcome applications from DCs of any nationality, gender, culture, religion, sexual orientation or age to undertake a PhD in cancer research, fulfilling the following criteria:

1. Eligible candidates must not have a doctoral degree at the date of their recruitment. Researchers who have successfully defended their doctoral thesis but who have not yet formally been awarded the doctoral degree will not be considered eligible.
2. Comply with the mobility rule meaning that eligible candidates must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in the country of the recruiting organisation for more than 12 months in the 36 months immediately before their recruitment date (i.e. the starting date indicated in the employment contract/equivalent direct contract.
3. Eligible candidates must have a master’s degree relevant to the chosen position (including biology, medicine, biochemistry, bioinformatics or a related discipline, depending on each PhD project) or its equivalent that would entitle them to a doctorate one month before the labor contract starts, or must hold an official university qualification from a country of the European Higher Education Area with a minimum of 300 ECTs of official university studies.
4. Successful candidates must have a high level of proficiency in written and spoken English, which will be assessed with the motivation letter and the interview, respectively.

How to apply

• Personal details, including your full name, gender, nationality, and contact information.
• A curriculum vitae. 

A motivation letter (up to 2 pages) outlining your research experience, academic accomplishments, and your interest in NUCLEAR and the specific research project. Important: if the DC is applying to more than one position, a motivation letter for project will be required. 

A scanned copy of certified academic records, including grades from examination periods and information/proof that the required degree will be obtained by the time of recruitment if not already awarded.

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• A salary between € 3.108,- and € 3.939,- gross per month (salary scale OIO), based on full-time employment (36 hours). 
• The position is offered for an initial duration of 36 months, with the possibility of extension up to 48 months.
• Year-end bonus of 8.3% and holiday allowance of 8%. 
  Pension insurance with ABP. We take care of approximately 70% of the monthly contribution. 
• 100% public transport reimbursement. Are you coming on foot, by bike or by car? You will then receive a reimbursement of € 0.18 per km (by car up to a max. of 40 km one way). 
• Possibilities to develop yourself personally and professionally. 
• The option to select additional employment benefits in exchange for gross salary, such as purchasing a bicycle and memberships.