The Open University - Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn International Ph.D. Program, Xxv Cycle - Call For Phd Students' Applications N. 3/2023
Universities and Institutes of Italy
8 Sep 2023
Job InformationOrganisation/Company
Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn Napoli
Department
Department of Ecosustainable Marine Biotechnology
Research Field
Biological sciences
Researcher Profile
First Stage Researcher (R1)
Country
Italy
Application Deadline
11 Oct 2023 - 12:00 (Europe/Rome)
Type of Contract
Other
Job Status
Full-time
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
Not funded by an EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No
Offer DescriptionN. 1 Ph.D. fellowship is available to carry out interdisciplinary training in Biological Sciences at the Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn in Naples (Italy).
Applications are invited from suitably qualified postgraduate candidates for the following project:
Evolutionary molecular mechanisms of cell death and differentiation ruling the effects of benthic diatoms on a marine decapod crustacean (DEANOMS)
RequirementsResearch Field
Biological sciences
Education Level
Master Degree or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
Applicants must hold or be in the process of receiving (within October 30th 2023):
1. an advanced degree such as a Master of Science (M.Sc.) or its equivalent in a scientific area coherent with the project proposed; and, where English is not the applicant's first language,
2. an IELTS certificate (dated within the last two years) with scores that meet the minimum requirements of 6.5 overall score, and no less than 6.0 in any of the four elements (reading, writing, listening and speaking).
Alternative language certificate accepted: - a degree completed either in the UK or in one of the majority English speaking countries listed listed below is also considered a proof of English proficiency: • Antigua and Barbuda • Australia • The Bahamas • Barbados • Belize • Dominica • Grenada • Guyana • Ireland • Jamaica • Malta • New Zealand • St Kitts and Nevis • St Lucia • St Vincent and the Grenadines • Trinidad and Tobago • United States of America
The PhD Program is in English. Where English is not the applicant's first language, he/she must demonstrate sufficient proficiency in the English language to support successful study at research degree standard. Fluency in spoken English will be assessed during the interview and is a strict requirement.
Languages
ENGLISH
Level
Excellent
Research Field
Biological sciences
Benefits
Duration of Ph.D. Thesis & Financial Support
Students are expected to complete their thesis within three years, with the possibility of a fourth year without salary, to write up the thesis (should this be necessary). The gross salary is € 16.000,00 per year for three years from which taxes (approximately 10%) will be subtracted. Students are liable to an annual registration fee to be paid to the Open University (not to the Stazione Zoologica).
The Stazione Zoologica will cover the registration fee for three years.
Thesis Supervision
Each student is assigned a Supervision Team before the start of the internship, whose appointment is proposed by the direct supervisor (Director of Studies) and approved by the Open University.
The Supervision Team is composed at least by:
- one direct supervisor (Director of Studies), who will guide the student during the whole thesis work and will supervise the student on a daily basis;
- one external supervisor, (not belonging to SZN staff), appointed at the beginning of the internship, who will offer an independent assessment of the student progress annually.
It is possible to appoint additional members of the supervision team, as Internal (SZN staff), External (nonSZN staff) Supervisors or Advisors.
Courses and Training
PhD-level training is offered annually (2-3 courses per year) on scientific topics and complementary skills, together with specialized seminars (12-14 per year) offered by scientists invited by the SZN on different topics.
Attendance to courses, seminars and all PhD Program's events is mandatory. Students are required to follow all training events as well as the seminars and the tutorials before the seminars in order to qualify for the degree. All courses, seminars and tutorials are held in English.
Selection process
Selection procedure
Applications will be evaluated by a Selection Committee on the basis of the candidate's Education grade, experience and skills in the project area, motivation, reference letters and English proficiency. Candidates will be notified by email the results of the applications evaluations. Selected candidates will be invited for interviews. The interviews (remote internet video conference ) will be conducted in English and candidates will be asked to present their previous scientific experience and to discuss the project to which they are applying to. Their proficiency in English will be also tested. Candidates with disabilities should please detail any eventual facility they require to participate in the interview. Every effort will be made to ensure that they can participate on an equal basis with other candidates and all reasonable arrangements requested by disabled candidates will be adopted. The final appointment of the successful candidates is subject to the approval of the Open University. Final candidates are expected to start their internship on December 1st .
Additional comments
Special needs
Candidates with disabilities should please detail in the application form, any eventual facility they require to participate in the interview. Every effort will be made to ensure that they can participate on an equal basis with other candidates and all reasonable arrangements requested by disabled candidates will be adopted.
Practical information
The SZN does not offer lodging or financial support for moving expenses, neither parental support. Students are offered practical support for their settling in Naples through the Higher Education & University Liaison Office that can be contacted at phdszn(at)szn.it. Read SZN PhD Progam Body of Rules and Fellowship and tax info
Website for additional job details
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Work Location(s)Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn
Country
Italy
State/Province
NA
City
Naples and Ischia (NA)
Postal Code
80100
Street
Villa Comunale 80121 Napoli (NA) and Centro MEDAS Via Francesco Buonocore 42 80077 Ischia
Website
https: // www. szn.it/index.php/en/education/doctorate-%E2%80%93-international- phd…
ContactState/Province
NA
City
Naples and Ischia (NA)
Website
https:// www. szn.it/
Street
Villa Comunale
Postal Code
80121
Phone
+39-081-5833396
STATUS: EXPIRED