15 PhD Positions, European INTRICARE Programme. Europe (2017)

Would you like to research a PhD on microcalcifications in vulnerable plaque formation and translation of novel insights into meaningful clinical interventions for this multi-faceted disease? Would you like to increase our current knowledge on vulnerable plaque formation and will boost European innovation in delivering cost-effective solutions to reduce the pressing burden of AMI on the elderly population? Would you like to start your career in a European training network of leading research universities and professionals from the industry and consulting sector?

INTRICARE is an EU-funded PhD network coordinated by CARIM, School for Cardiovascular Diseases of Maastricht University, The Netherlands. INTRICARE brings together three university partners from across Europe to recruit a group of 15 of the best ‘early’ researchers. The doctoral researchers will work together with senior researchers from across the network.

Each candidate will be employed at one of the three universities and enrolled in a local PhD programme, while at the same time being part of an integrated research team and research project at network level.

The starting date for all positions is between March 1, 2017 and March 1, 2018. The positions are full-time for 3 years.

Qualifications

INTRICARE’s ambitious and demanding training programme will require highly motivated ESRs, who will be required to perform above the average PhD student. The 15 PhD researchers will work together as an integrated team within a carefully designed research programme aimed at jointly developing state-of-the-art theory and methods.

We invite candidates with an MA degree from a recognized accredited institution with a strong academic record in (bio)chemistry, (bio)physics, biological or medical sciences or a related scientific field to apply.

In assessing the candidates, particular emphasis will be placed on originality and creativity of the proposal, academic qualifications, and the individual project’s fit within the overall research programme. Candidates must have excellent writing skills as well as English language skills. Teamwork will be given emphasis, as INTRICARE is looking for dynamic and enthusiastic candidates collaborating well with other members of a team.

Further details:
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