We are looking for a highly motivated Early Stage Researcher (ESR) with an excellent academic background in Chemistry, Biology or a related discipline who seek an opportunity to conduct research in an international inspiring and collaborative network.

The aim of the PRORISK network is to provide the ESR with knowledge, practical and transferable skills in order to perform top-level research. The ESR will be enrolled in a doctoral study programme and will work on his/her individual research projects. In addition, the ESR will enjoy multidisciplinary training and intersectoral networking opportunities through secondments within the consortium, a variety of courses and workshops and active participation in conferences.

General requirements for an ESR position

• The applicants can be of any nationality.
• At the date of recruitment the applicant 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 applicant must not have resided or carried out his/her main activity (work, studies, etc.) in the country of the recruiting institution for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately before the recruitment date. Short stays, such as holidays, are not taken into account.
• The applicant must have a BSc and a MSc or equivalent in Chemistry, Biology or a related discipline.
• The ESR is required to spend part of his/her project period at other institutions in the PRORISK consortium during secondments, as described in each individual project.
• A good command of English language, with excellent oral and written skills is required.
• For specific requirements see the vacancy bellow.

Benefits

The successful applicant will be hired for 12 months, with an attractive salary in accordance with the MSCA regulations for ESRs. The exact salary is dependent on the country correction coefficient (to allow for the difference in cost of living in different EU Member States and other countries; see below) and will be confirmed upon appointment. 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 be provided with a Mobility Allowance (600 EUR/month) and a Family Allowance (500 EUR/month, if eligible). The ESR is eligible for the Family Allowance should they have family, regardless of whether the family will move with the researcher or not. In this context, family is defined as persons linked to the researcher by (i) marriage, or (ii) a relationship with equivalent status to a marriage recognised by the national or relevant regional legislation of the country where this relationship was formalised; or (iii) dependent children who are actually being maintained by the researcher.

The allowances may be subject to compulsory deductions (e.g. employer /employee social security contributions, health insurance, direct taxes).

The aim of the PRORISK network is to provide the ESR with knowledge, practical and transferable skills in order to perform top-level research. The ESR will be enrolled in a doctoral study programme and will work on his/her individual research projects. In addition, the ESR will enjoy multidisciplinary training and intersectoral networking opportunities through secondments within the consortium, a variety of courses and workshops and active participation in conferences.

In addition, the ESR will have access to funds covering Research, Training and Networking costs.

Living Allowance

Estonia 2596.38 EUR/month

Description of ESR2 position