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Data de publicació: 14.03.2016

ICMAB PhD Programme - Severo Ochoa fellowships: Within the ICMAB International PhD Programme - Severo ochoa fellowships, 9 PhD fellowships are offered by the ICMAB-CSIC. Candidates should be ready to enter an official doctoral programme in September 2016 (under Spanish Law). By this time, they must have obtained a university degree and a master degree; 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, of which at least 60 are at masters’ level. More information at: hppt://www.icmab.es/jobs

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SUMMER FELLOWSHIPS 2016

Outstanding undergraduate students with a background in chemistry or related studies are welcome to spend a three-month paid internship in one of ICIQ’s research groups during the months of July, August and September. Candidates should be in the last two years of their undergraduate studies or have earned 180 credits.

Every year, the ICIQ Summer Fellowship programme offers 10 fellowships to national and international undergraduate students to give them the opportunity to learn, work and live in an exciting environment of cutting-edge research in chemistry.

The undergraduates, mentored and supervised by a PhD student or a postdoctoral researcher, carry out research projects with scientists at the forefront of their fields in addition to receiving training. During their stay, students have access to ICIQ seminars and Summer School conferences, and by the end of their internship they are required to present a short report and presentation of the work and results obtained.

This is a great opportunity for undergraduates to have an insight on the Institute research activities and to conduct research in an international scientific environment. Moreover, summer fellows are in an optimal situation to carry out Master studies at ICIQ and then apply for a future PhD position in our institute. Call open! Click here to apply.

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http://www.iciq.org/jobs-grants/position/summer-fellowships/

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BARCELONA INTERNATIONAL YOUTH SCIENCE CHALLENGE (BIYSC) 11 al 22 de juliol del 2016 Convocatòria oberta a estudiants a nivell internacional.

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MASS SPECTROMETRY TECHNICIAN POSITION AT THE INSTITUT CATALÀ D'INVESTIGACIÓ QUÍMICA

The applicants should submit a CV and a cover letter with a description of previous accomplishments in

relation to this application and indicating the position reference (Ref.:MS-Tech) to [email protected] or

ordinary mailing address.

For more information see the attached document ‘Ref. 20160225 – 01’

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Destinat a impulsar projectes culturals en els diversos àmbits de la llengua catalana les arts i el pensament. El termini de presentació acaba el dia 16 de març de 2016. El veredicte del jurat es donarà a conèixer en un acte públic a mitjan mes de novembre. http://www.iec.cat/institucio/documents/Bases_Premi_LlCarulla_2016.pdf

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.iec.cat/institucio/documents/Bases_Premi_LlCarulla_2016.pdf

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The “Highly Flexible Proteins” group at the Centre de Biochimie Structurale (CBS) in Montpellier (France) lead by Pau Bernadó is looking for a highly motivated researcher to join the team as a post-doc for a period of two years (with a potentially extension) For more information see the attached document ‘Ref. 20160114-01

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ICIQ International PhD Fellowship Programme “la Caixa” – Severo Ochoa (2016 Call)

The ICIQ is looking for young, highly talented and motivated students from the national and international community who wish to do their PhD within the ICIQ International PhD Fellowship Programme “la Caixa”- Severo Ochoa.

INDICATIVE CALENDAR Call opening January: 12th, 2016 Call deadline: May 24th, 2016 Pre-selection of candidates: May 25th – June 13th, 2016 Oral interviews: June 27th – July 1st, 2016 Notification to candidates: July 18th – 22nd, 2016 Start of fellowships: September-October 2016

For more information see the attached document ‘Ref. 20160114-02’

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De: Correu Coneixement [mailto:[email protected]] Enviat: divendres, 4 / març / 2016 14:35 Per a: Correu Coneixement Tema: Barcelona International Youth Science Challenge (BIYSC) -11 al 22 de juliol del 2016- Convocatòria oberta a estudiants a nivell internacional Benvolguts, benvolgudes, Fer front a un repte científic, compartir dues setmanes amb joves de tot el món entusiasmats per la ciència i conèixer científics dels 10 centres de recerca de més prestigi de Catalunya són, en essència, tres elements que configuren el nou programa científic que impulsa per a aquest estiu la Fundació Catalunya-La Pedrera. El programa Barcelona

International Youth Science Challenge (BIYSC) neix amb l’objectiu de potenciar l’interès per la ciència d’un centenar

de joves, d’entre 16 i 19 anys, que treballaran directament en centres de recerca i amb investigadors de prestigi internacional. Aquest nou programa vol atraure els joves talents científics que, de l’11 al 22 de juliol, es reuniran a Barcelona i treballaran diferents aspectes de la ciència en un entorn de debat científic, amb conferències, cursos pràctics, visites a centres internacionals de recerca i amb un projecte en el que hauran de treballar durant la seva estada. El BIYSC és un programa multidisciplinari que comprèn la biomedicina, genètica, biotecnologia, bioquímica, química, biologia evolutiva, fotònica, robòtica, nanotecnologia i bioètica. És un repte per a joves estudiants de ciència de tot el món que ja es poden inscriure al portal web del programa.

• 10 projectes amb els principals centres de recerca de Catalunya: Institut Català de Nanociènciai Nanotecnologia(ICN2), Centre de Regulació Genòmica (CRG) Institut de Bioenginyeria de Catalunya (IBEC), Institut de Recerca Biomèdica (IRB Barcelona), Institut Català d’Investigació Química (ICIQ), Institut de Biologia Evolutiva (IBE-CSIC-UPF), La SalleCampus Barcelona -Universitat Ramon Llull, Universitat Pompeu Fabra. Grup de recerca Synthetic, Perceptive, EmotiveandCognitiveSystems (SPECS-UPF), Institut de Ciències Fotòniques (ICFO) i laUniversitat de Barcelona (UB) Facultat de Biologia. Departament de Bioquímica i biologia molecular

• 100 estudiants treballaran en grups reduïts per estimular el seu talent científic.

• El BIYSC ofereix:

o Conferències científiques. o Debats i discussions. o En col·laboració amb La Fundació Víctor Grífols, es plantejarà un repte i debats sobre Ètica i Ciència. o Cursos pràctics per treballar als centres de recerca colze a colze amb els investigadors. o Visites als millors centres internacionals de recerca.

El BIYSC s’afegeix al programa Joves i Ciència (primera edició 2008) i al programa de Bojos per la Ciència (primera edició 2013), impulsats per l’Àrea de Coneixement i Recerca de la Fundació Catalunya-La Pedrera, que vol fomentar les vocacions científiques entre els joves i promoure l’esforç i l’excel·lència educativa. Visiteu el web www.biysc.org, i si necessiteu cap altra informació no dubteu en demanar-la! Atentament, —

Barcelona International Youth Science Challenge (BIYSC) Àrea de Coneixement i Recerca

Provença, 261-265, 2n 2a

08008 Barcelona

www.biysc.org

www.fundaciocatalunya-lapedrera.com

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Dossier de premsa

El Barcelona International YouthScience Challenge (BIYSC), nouprograma per al 2016

La Fundació Catalunya-La Pedrera impulsa un nou programa per a joves de tot el món interessats per la ciència i la recerca

Març 2016

El Barcelona International Youth Science Challenge (BIYSC), nou programa per al 2016

Fem ciència per a la societat i amb la societat

A la Fundació Catalunya-La Pedrera ens mouen les persones, volem ajudar a construir un país

millor creant oportunitats.

Volem que la ciència sigui vista com una part fonamental de la societat. Perquè creant interès

per la ciència i donant oportunitats de desenvolupament als joves amb talent treballem també

per construir un futur millor i més just per a les persones.

Des de l’Àrea de Coneixement i Recerca desenvolupem projectes que facin de motor

transformador des de:

• Educació: Volem provocar accions d’innovació educativa i oferir oportunitats a aquells

joves que estan en risc de sortir del sistema. Garantint la seva formació garantim un millor

futur per a ells i un millor futur pel país.

• Pensament crític: Creem àmbits de trobada entre experts científics i/o mèdics amb

estudiants o joves que inicien la seva carrera professional.

• Ciència: Seguim apostant pels projectes que permetin detectar, atraure i retenir el talent a

Catalunya. Volem contribuir a tenir els científics millor preparats, els volem conèixer de ben

joves i els volem acompanyar durant la seva carrera.

El Barcelona International Youth Science Challenge (BIYSC), nou programa de la Fundació Catalunya-La Pedrera per al 2016

Objectiu: fomentar el talent i la recerca entre els joves

La falta de vocació científica entre els joves és un problema identificat per la comunitat

europea, i Catalunya no assoleix els nivells demanats en Matemàtiques i Ciències, segons

l’Informe Pisa. Programes innovadors que afavoreixin l’interès per les assignatures científiques

i per la recerca són una prioritat de l’Àrea de Coneixement i Recerca.

La vocació de la Fundació Catalunya-La Pedrera per estimular el talent científic i millorar

l’educació dels nostres joves està més que acreditada, amb alguns programes amb més de 10

anys de recorregut i plenament consolidats, però sobretot amb l’impuls dels darrers tres anys.

Així, s’estan duent a terme més de mitja dotzena de projectes amb aquesta orientació que en el

darrer any han beneficiat de forma directa a més de 1.000 alumnes catalans.


2016: Barcelona International Youth Science Challenge

(BIYSC)

Ara, com una evolució més de tot aquest treball d’anys, arrenquem un nou projecte per atreure

talent científic: el Barcelona International Youth Science Challenge (BIYSC), que de l’11 al 22

de juliol reunirà a Catalunya joves de tot el món apassionats per la ciència amb l’objectiu

d’estimular el seu talent científic.

Fer front a un repte científic, compartir dues setmanes amb joves de tot el món d’entre 16 i 19

anys entusiasmats per la ciència i conèixer científics dels 10 centres de recerca de més prestigi

de Catalunya són, en essència, tres elements que configuren el nou programa científic que

empeny per aquest any la Fundació Catalunya-La Pedrera.

El programa BIYSC neix amb l’objectiu de promoure unes estades d’estiu sobre ciència però

dotar-les d’un seguit de reptes que hauran d’afrontar els joves. Un esdeveniment

multidisciplinari que comprèn disciplines tan variades com la biomedicina, la genètica, la

biotecnologia, la bioquímica, la química, la biologia evolutiva, la fotònica, la robòtica, la

nanotecnologia i la bioètica, entre d’altres.



(BIYSC)

El BIYSC ofereix conferències científiques, debats i discussions, visites als millors centres

internacionals de recerca amb seu a Catalunya, i cursos pràctics per treballar als centres de

recerca colze a colze amb els investigadors de reconeixement internacional:

• Institut Català de Nanociència i Nanotecnologia (ICN2)

• Centre de Regulació Genòmica (CRG)

• Institut de Bioenginyeria de Catalunya (IBEC)

• Institut de Recerca Biomèdica (IRB Barcelona)

• Institut Català d’Investigació Química (ICIQ)

• Institut de Biologia Evolutiva (IBE-CSIC-UPF)

• La Salle Campus Barcelona - Universitat Ramon Llull

• Universitat Pompeu Fabra. Grup de recerca Synthetic, Perceptive, Emotive and Cognitive

Systems (SPECS-UPF)

• Institut de Ciències Fotòniques (ICFO)

• Universitat de Barcelona (UB) Facultat de Biologia. Departament de Bioquímica i biologia

molecular



(BIYSC)

Les activitats del programa es concentraran a Barcelona i Món Sant Benet on els participants

tindran l'oportunitat de conèixer als seus nous companys i on es realitzaran les conferències i

debats científics. Despès d’onze dies, la cerimònia de cloenda es durà a terme a La Pedrera

(Casa Milà), seu de Fundació Catalunya-La Pedrera i patrimoni mundial de la UNESCO, on es

convida als participants, les famílies i els investigadors a assistir-hi.

Aquest programa compta amb el suport de la Network of Youth Excellence (NYEX) i del

Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology (BIST).

Convocatòria oberta fins al maig de 2016

Participants: 100 màxim

www.biysc.org


Comunicació Fundació Catalunya-La Pedrera

Alba Tosquella Tel. 93 214 25 35

Mar Hurtado Tel. 93 214 25 40

[email protected]



NOTA DE PREMSA

El Barcelona International Youth Science Challenge (BIYSC) és un programa únic a

l’estat espanyol que té com a objectiu connectar estudiants apassionats per la ciència

amb els millors investigadors de centres internacionals de recerca amb seu a

Catalunya.

Barcelona 2 de març de 2016.- Fer front a un repte científic, compartir dues setmanes amb

joves de tot el món entusiasmats per la ciència i conèixer científics dels 10 centres de recerca

de més prestigi de Catalunya són, en essència, tres elements que configuren el nou programa

científic que impulsa per a aquest estiu la Fundació Catalunya-La Pedrera. El programa

Barcelona International Youth Science Challenge (BIYSC) neix amb l’objectiu de

potenciar l’interès per la ciència d’un centenar de joves, d’entre 16 i 19 anys, que

treballaran directament en centres de recerca i amb investigadors de prestigi internacional.

Aquest nou programa vol atraure els joves talents científics que, de l’11 al 22 de juliol, es

reuniran a Barcelona i treballaran diferents aspectes de la ciència en un entorn de debat

científic, amb conferències, cursos pràctics, visites a centres internacionals de recerca i amb

un projecte en el que hauran de treballar durant la seva estada.

El BIYSC és un programa multidisciplinari que comprèn la biomedicina, genètica,

biotecnologia, bioquímica, química, biologia evolutiva, fotònica, robòtica, nanotecnologia i

bioètica. És un repte per a joves estudiants de ciència de tot el món que ja es poden inscriure

al portal web del programa.

El BIYSC s’afegeix al programa Joves i Ciència (primera edició 2008) i al programa de Bojos

per la Ciència (primera edició 2013), impulsats per l’Àrea de Coneixement i Recerca de la

Fundació Catalunya-La Pedrera, que vol fomentar les vocacions científiques entre els joves i

promoure l’esforç i l’excel·lència educativa.

Premsa Fundació Catalunya-La Pedrera

Telèfons: 93 214 25 39 i 93 214 25 35 (Alba Tosquella)

[email protected]

www.biysc.org


http://www.biysc.org/

MASS SPECTROMETRY TECHNICIAN POSITION AT THE INSTITUT CATALÀ D'INVESTIGACIÓ QUÍMICA

A position as technician is available at the Mass Spectrometry Unit of the Institute of Chemical

Research of Catalonia (ICIQ). The Mass Spectrometry Unit is equipped with three state of the art

high resolution mass spectrometers to support the research undertaken by the different groups at

the ICIQ. The selected candidate will develop the following tasks:

• Operation, maintenance and calibration of mass spectrometers and HPLC

chromatographs.

• Give technical support to the researchers.

• Help new researchers in the use of the techniques and equipment of the Unit.

Requirements for the candidate:

• A degree in chemistry.

• Conscientious, detail oriented and well organized person.

• Good interpersonal and communication skills.

The following will be positively evaluated:

• Previous experience in the use of mass spectrometers, HPLC and/or GC.

• Good knowledge of English.

We offer:

• A creative and professionally stimulating scientific environment.

• Competitive conditions in accordance with the applicant values.

• Immediate incorporation.

Location:

Institut Català d'Investigació Química

Av.Països Catalans, 16. 43007 Tarragona (Spain)

The applicants should submit a CV and a cover letter with a description of previous

accomplishments in relation to this application and indicating the position reference (Ref.:MS-

Tech) to [email protected] or ordinary mailing address.


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The “Highly Flexible Proteins” group at the Centre de Biochimie Structurale (CBS) in

Montpellier (France) lead by Pau Bernadó is looking for a highly motivated researcher to join

the team as a post-doc for a period of two years (with a potentially extension). The project,

funded by the European Research Council (ERC), aims at establishing the links between

structure and dynamics of intrinsically disordered proteins with their role in cell signalling and

neurodegenerative diseases. NMR will be the main technique used for the study of these

proteins.

The successful candidate should have a PhD in chemistry, biology or physics and a solid

background in solution state biomolecular NMR spectroscopy. Experience in protein

expression and purification is strongly recommended. Knowledge in other biophysical

techniques such as SAXS, FRET or computational and modelling methods will be favourably

considered.

The laboratory hosts high-field state-of-the-art NMR spectrometers for biomolecular

applications: A 800 MHz and a 700 MHz both equipped with cryoprobes and a 600 MHz. In

addition to NMR, the CBS has an outstanding infrastructure covering all techniques for

structural biology and biophysics including X-ray crystallography, cryo-electron microscopy,

advanced fluorescent and super-resolution microscopes, single-molecule manipulation,

molecular and cell biology, and high-performance computation.

Montpellier is a major biology area with a focus on basic research, biomedicine, plant biology

and environmental science. Its science drive, the beauty of the region and its high quality of

life, and the short commute to other major regional research areas (Barcelona, Paris,

Toulouse, Marseille) make it an ideal destination for scientists from all over the world.

Applications and informal queries about the project and the lab should be addressed to Pau

Bernadó ([email protected]) or Nathalie Sibille ([email protected]).

Interested candidates should send their CV, a cover letter describing their research interests

and motivation, and the names of persons willing to write a recommendation letter.

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PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION

“la Caixa” Foundation provides support to the ICIQ and the other Centres of Excellence recognized with the Severo Ochoa Award by the Spanish Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness. The “Severo Ochoa Centres of Excellence" Support and Accreditation is a programme that seeks to boost research activities taking place in specific institutional and organizational environments in which scientists perform cutting-edge basic research and are among the world's best in their respective areas. The impact and international scientific leadership of these centres and units is essential for their recognition.

The ICIQ is looking for young, highly talented and motivated students from the national and international community who wish to do their PhD within the ICIQ International PhD Fellowship Programme “la Caixa”- Severo Ochoa. ICIQ’s PhD-directed research and associated activities are at the core of our commitment to education. We foster graduate students in their path to think, design and execute an individual research project under the supervision and mentoring of an ICIQ Group Leader in a creative and stimulating scientific environment. In partnership with the Universitat Rovira i Virgili (URV), the ICIQ offers the PhD programmes “Chemical Science and Technology” and “Technologies for Nanosystems, Bioengineering and Energy”. Students will have access to the Institute’s first class instrumental facilities and will benefit from ICIQ’s career development courses.

The current call offers 3 positions funded by “la Caixa”. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to join one of ICIQ’s research groups and carry out their research in the frame of ICIQ’s Severo Ochoa programme: “Facing global challenges with catalysis: Small molecules that can change our lives”. Particularly, they will work in the fields of Solar fuels through light-induced water splitting and Activation of small, carbon-based inert molecules. More information on the research activities of each group can be found on the ICIQ web pages (http://www.iciq.org/research/).

We encourage highly talented students to apply for one of these grants to pursue doctoral studies at ICIQ, one of the world-leading centres in chemical research.

GENERAL CONDITIONS

1.- The students admitted in the ICIQ International PhD Fellowship Programme “la Caixa”- Severo Ochoa will be considered research personnel in training and they will have an employment contract (a pre-doctoral contract) which is regulated in the Spanish Law 14/2011, of June 1st, of Science, Technology and Education. Pre-doctoral contracts are renewed annually for up to 4 years.

2.- The gross yearly salary of the contract shall be €18.546,56 (1st year), €19.303,56 (2nd year), €20.666,16 (3rd year) and €22.558,67 (4th year), split into 12 monthly payments. This salary includes full social security coverage (health and accident insurance) and pension and unemployment benefits.

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In addition to the salary, the students will receive once every year an allowance of €1.500 (for 1st and 2nd year) and €1.700 (for 3rd and 4th year). That allowance covers miscellaneous expenses, such as university fees, expenses derived from international congress attendance and/or stays in international research centres.

3.- The grant holder is entitled to temporary interrupt the grant in the following situations: temporary disability, risk during pregnancy, maternity, paternity and adoption or foster care. The time elapsed during this interruption will not be accounted for against the total time.

4.- Successful candidates will join the SO-ICIQ International Graduate Student Programme. Key aspects of the programme are: International perspective, preferential focus on the objectives of the ICIQ - Severo Ochoa research programme, mobility and training in high throughput experimentation methodologies (HTE). The ICIQ also offers training oriented to provide scientific and non-scientific skills, which are of key importance for a successful career development, and language training courses in Catalan, Spanish and English.

5.- PhD students will work full-time at the ICIQ and may not receive any other fellowship or regular income. The PhD thesis has to be completed within 4 years.

6.- Support by this Programme will be duly acknowledged in any scientific publication or communication authored by the grant holder.

ELEGIBILITY CRITERIA

The ICIQ International PhD Fellowship Programme “la Caixa” – Severo Ochoa is addressed to graduate students from any nationality that fulfil the following eligibility criteria:

1.- Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in the areas of Chemistry, Pharmacy, Physics, Biology, Biochemistry or Chemical Engineering or an equivalent degree, which allows them to start PhD studies.

2. The successful candidates should have an excellent academic record, strong commitment to scientific research and solid working knowledge of English.

3.- Candidates who have had a previous scientific collaboration with the ICIQ for more than six consecutive months before the application deadline are not eligible for these fellowships. Candidates must not have a predoctoral contract before the fellowship is awarded.

4.- The applicants may not have held a grant for postgraduate studies funded by “la Caixa” Foundation.

In case of doubts about the eligibility criteria, applicants should contact the ICIQ - Severo Ochoa Management Team at [email protected] prior to submission of the application.


APPLICATION PROCESS

All the application procedure will be done online. Applicants must fill out and submit the online application form available at the Jobs & Grants section on ICIQ’s website (http://www.iciq.org/jobs-grants/) before May 24th, 2016.

After completing the personal data fields, applicants will be asked to attach in PDF files the following documents in English:

1.- Curriculum Vitae, specifying the completed degree and any relevant information (publications, previous fellowships, mobility, professional experience, etc.).

2.- A motivation letter with declaration of interests.

3.- Scanned copy of the certified academic record of the studies granting access to the PhD programme (Both Bachelor and Master academic records). Those candidates which do not have the Master academic record at the application deadline can proceed with the application and will have to be able to present it at the last Stage of the selection process. For degrees obtained in foreign institutions: a) The academic record must include the range of marks used in the corresponding countries and the minimum mark to pass. Academic records must show the dates of enrolment, all subjects or courses, units, credits or hours, and grades for each subject. b) The average grade mark of the academic record shall be calculated by the National Agency for Quality Assessment and Accreditation of Spain (ANECA). It is the responsibility of the applicant to ask for the ANECA equivalence of average marks. More information is available on the website http://notasmedias.aneca.es

4.- The names and contact data of up to two scientists willing to provide reference letters for the candidate.

Please note that documents sent in hard copy cannot be processed. For academic records not issued in Catalan, Spanish or English, a certified translation in one of the above mentioned languages should be provided.

Once the application is submitted, an acknowledgement e-mail will be automatically sent. Candidates must ensure that all information is included before the deadline. Incomplete proposals will not be considered.

Pursuant to personal data protection organic law 15/1999, we inform you that your details shall be added to an automated database held by (ICIQ) FUNDACIÓ INSTITUT CATALÀ D’INVESTIGACIÓ QUÍMICA. The data provided will be treated only for recruitment processes made by the ICIQ.

You can exercise your rights to access, cancel, rectify and oppose this information by writing to AV. PAÏSOS CATALANS 16 TARRAGONA 43007-TARRAGONA or thought this mail address: [email protected].


EVALUATION AND SELECTION PROCESS

Admission to the programme is on a competitive basis. All applications will be evaluated solely on the basis of academic and research excellence of the candidates.

According to the organic law 3/2007 of 22nd March for the effective equality between women and men, ICIQ declares it will ensure equality, value diversity, respect human rights and identify and remove potential barriers to equality. Our commitment to equality covers all the protected characteristics outlined in the Equality Plan: age, disability, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, gender and sexual orientation.

The evaluation is organized in three stages:

1.- Stage I: Eligibility. Submitted proposals will be checked for eligibility by the ICIQ - Severo Ochoa Management Team and those not fulfilling all the criteria will be rejected. There will not be the possibility to modify the application or to add missing documentation after the call deadline.

2.- Stage II: Evaluation and pre-selection. The ICIQ - Severo Ochoa Management Team will rank eligible applications based on the academic records. At this stage, two reference letters will be requested to the referees proposed by the candidates. The referees must submit their scanned signed letters of recommendation directly to [email protected]. Only letters with official letterhead and signature will be accepted. The screening of pre-selected applicants will be performed by a Selection Committee composed by the ICIQ Director, three ICIQ Group Leaders, the ICIQ-Severo Ochoa project manager and the ICIQ HR Unit manager. Candidates will be evaluated based on the following selection criteria: academic marks, scientific merits, working knowledge of English and professional references. Shortlisted candidates will proceed to Stage III for the oral interviews.

3.- Stage III: Oral interviews. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a personal interview with the Selection Committee and potential supervisors and to discuss their research interests. Since candidate’s suitability will be evaluated from two points of view (personal and technical skills), the interviews will be conducted by a Group Leader and a HR specialist. Before the interview, the candidates will be asked to choose a maximum of three project references in order of priority from a list of ICIQ groups that are accepting applications in the call. The selected candidates will receive this list together with the invitation letter. More information on the research activities of each group can be found on the ICIQ web pages. In case of face-to-face interviews, travel and accommodation expenses will be covered by ICIQ. Interviews are tentatively scheduled to take place at the end of June, 2016. Failure to participate in the interview process will disqualify the applicant for being considered for a position.


The Selection Committee will select the final candidates based on the Stages stated above. Successful students will be assigned to the research groups based on the applicants’ priorities.

Applicants will be notified of the final selection decision by email and the list of awardees will be published on the ICIQ website. Successful candidates will be requested to inform ICIQ whether they accept or decline the offer within one week after being notified. The offer will be considered declined if the applicant does not respond during this time.

INDICATIVE CALENDAR

Call opening January 12th, 2016 Call deadline May 24th, 2016 Pre-selection of candidates May 25th – June 13th, 2016 Oral interviews June 27th – July 1st, 2016 Notification to candidates July 18th – 22nd, 2016 Start of fellowships September-October 2016

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