Institute for Photonic Sciences Fellowships for Postdoctoral Researchers

Deadline: 30 June, 2015 / 30 September, 2015
Open to: international postdoctoral researchers
Fellowship: EUR 40,000 (USD 55,000) for research program

Description

 The Institute of Photonic Sciences (ICFO) was conceived as a place where highly motivated and dedicated researchers would have the resources, both in terms of advanced equipment and human capital, to engage in research at the very highest international level. At the core of ICFO life is the drive for deeper scientific understanding which can only be gained by dedication, hard work, asking questions and experimenting with new concepts and ideas. ICFO’s scientific impact factor is high and the ambition to publish original findings is strong. Fellowships are awarded for research projects at the forefront of science and technology. Research lines at ICFO include but are not limited to: biomedical optics and biophotonics, nanoscopy and super-resolution imaging, nanotechnology and nanophotonics, nonlinear optics and atom optics, quantum optics and quantum information, atto-science and ultra fast physics, optical sensing and optoelectronics, green technologies and photovoltaics, graphene physics and nanomaterials, single-molecule physics, ultra cold quantum matter physics and advanced laser technology.

The ICFOnest+ International Postdoctoral Programpartially supported by the Marie Curie Actions for Co-funding of Regional, National, and International Programmes (COFUND) of the European Commission, the Spanish Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness (MINECO), as well as by Fundacio Privada Cellexaims at providing high-level training and support for outstanding international researchers in the early stages of their careers. ICFO will provide cutting edge facilities as well as a stimulating, international and interdisciplinary environment to help Fellows become successful future research leaders. Fellowships are available to postdoctoral research programme. 

Eligibility

In terms of eligibility a candidate must comply with the following requirements:

  • Have not spent more than 12 months of the prior 24 months in Spain, and not be Spanish citizens/residents. Spanish citizens may apply if they spent at least 3 years immediately prior the application deadline in a country other than Spain;
  • Possessing PhD degree at the time of the applying;
  • Have not been awarded the PhD degree more than 5 years prior to the application deadline. Exceptions are made for documented periods of parental leave. Women may claim up to 12 months for child, for a maximum of 3 years;
  • Be first author in at least one publication (either submitted, accepted, in print or published). Copies may be requested;
  • Provide complete documentation requested for application;
  • Exceptions to the PhD degree requirements will be made for women with children and other documented career breaks. Persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. No restrictions of citizenship or gender apply to the ICFOnest+ Postdoctoral Program.

Fellowship

ICFO offers up to 25 Incoming postdoctoral fellowships of 24 month duration to competitive international postdoctoral researchers, with ambitious research projects at the forefront of science and technology. ICFOnest+ postdoctoral researchers will work within an existing ICFO research group. Remuneration and economic conditions are aligned with standard European Marie Curie programs in the range of EUR 40,000 (USD 55,000).

Application

Applications will be collated and reviewed every 3 months, with the current deadline June 30, 2015, and the upcoming deadline September 30, 2015.

Applications should be submitted online via the corresponding call at ICFOjobs. The application to the ICFOnest+ Postdoctoral Program is a two-step procedure:

First Application Step:

  • A presentation letter with a declaration of interests, including an explicit indication of the potential ICFO research group(s) that may be of interest;
  • An updated Curriculum Vitae, including: full address, a contact phone number and e-mail address ( indicating any career breaks), and full list of publications;
  • A copy of the PhD degree (if available at the time of application, or certificate stating the planned award date of the PhD degree);
  • As part of the application material, and within deadline, applicants should have contacted their two referees whom they have listed in their application form, asking them to submit reference letters to the ICFOnest+ Screening Committee. The reference letters must be submitted electronically directly by the referees to icfojobs@icfo.eu (mailing label: candidate name + “ICFOnest+”);
  • Once an application has been submitted, the candidate will receive an acknowledgement of receipt together with an application reference number for further enquires and the upcoming revision deadline. Updates of application material will only be possible within this deadline.

Second Application Step:

  • 2-pages research proposal indicating the ICFO research area/s of main interest;
  • Applicants will be invited to get in touch with ICFO Group Leaders in the scientific area of their choice, in order to discuss with them the possible lines of investigation. Deadline for submitting the Research Proposal will be indicated to the corresponding applicants;
  • Applications can be submitted on a rolling basis until June 30, 2016, or until positions have been filled.

For any further questions please contact them at icfojobs@icfo.eu.

For more information visit the official website.

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