Applications Invited for ICGEB's Arturo Falaschi Postdoctoral Fellowships 2020-2021

About the Organization:

International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology is a unique intergovernmental organisation initially established as a special project of UNIDO. They play a key role in Biotechnology worldwide for excellence in Research, Training and Technology Transfer to industry to contribute in concrete terms to the achievement of sustainable global development and its operations are aligned to those of the United Nations System.

Arturo Falaschi Postdoctoral Fellowships:

ICGEB offers competitive Postdoctoral Fellowships in Life Sciences to highly motivated scientists wishing to pursue postdoctoral research in a world-class scientific environment. The Fellowships comprise a very competitive package including stipend, health insurance and additional benefits.

The most successful fellows will also be eligible, upon completion, to apply for ICGEB Early Career Research Grants to support their own research programmes as young PIs upon return to an ICGEB Member State.

Eligibility:

• Applicants must be nationals of an ICGEB Member State and may not apply for fellowships to be undertaken in their country of origin, unless they have been working abroad for, at least, the last 3 years and at the time of application.
• Degree requirements: applicants should hold a recent PhD in Life Sciences or have at least 3 years research experience.
• Preference is given to candidates below the age of 35.

Selection Procedure:

The main criteria for selection include scientific excellence of the project, the qualities of the candidate’s CV and potential benefit for the home country. The candidates will be notified of the outcome by e-mail as soon as possible following the closing date for applications.

Duration: 2 years with the possibility of a 1-year extension.

Financial support: US$ 1,590

Starting Date: 1 October 2020 / 1 February 2021

Closing Dates for Applications: Extended to 15 April

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