Executive Research International Fellowships for Careers in Service Providing Research Infrastructures in Germany

Eligibility Criteria

• Eligible Countries: All nationalities
• Eligible Course or Subjects: PhD degree
• Eligibility Criteria: To be eligible, the applicants must meet all the following/given criteria:
• At least four years of full-time equivalent research or development experience (including first experience in technology development), after the university degree.
• University degree in natural sciences or related STEM disciplines (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) at the level that theoretically entitles to enrol into a PhD
• A high level of skills (postdoctoral standard) or expertise in a specialisation in which doctoral degrees are not usually awarded. Experience can be both in academia or non-academic sectors, but must be relevant to the research fields of our groups and teams that are participating in the programme.
• Strong research potential that can be shown through eg., scientific publications, (scientific) software, unique or problematic data sets, technical documentation or similar, contributions to patents, examples of management of technology development projects or detailed description of any other innovative research you have performed and your achievements or through other ways to demonstrate experience relevant to technology-development and scientific services.
• Capacity to work independently and think creatively
• Fluency in English (written and oral)
• Ability to work collaboratively, and communicate and work with a diverse group of individuals across the organisation
• Good time-management and organisation skills.

Offered Benefits

You will get trained for the jobs in research infrastructures (core facilities, data services, synchrotrons etc.) and attend over 60 courses on how to provide and plan services, how to manage the operation of diverse infrastructure, manage staff and finances, handle innovation and collaboration with industry, do strategic planning, and understand science policy and funding system.

You will also be able to network with a diverse group of professionals working at EMBL and in  ARISE partner organisations.

Application Process

• How to Apply: The application procedure occurs online through the online application form.
• Supporting Documents: Applications must include a project description, the applicant’s current CV, and a support letter from their supervisor at their home institute.
• Admission Requirements: Applicants must have a master’s degree certificate with outstanding academic achievement.
• Language Requirement: All international students must have sufficient knowledge of the English language.