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Open Call for 10 Doctoral positions in MSCA Doctoral Network "ViroiDoc"

ViroiDoc - Advanced Research on Viroid Pathogenesis and Control for Agricultural Sustainability. This project is funded by the European Union.

The ViroiDoc Doctoral Network is seeking 10 highly motivated Doctoral Candidates (DCs) to join our research teams in France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Slovenia and Spain. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to participate in the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Action (MSCA).

Positions are available to candidates who hold a university degree (MSc or equivalent) in plant biology, genetics, cell biology, biology, bioinformatics, biochemistry, chemistry, or a related discipline, completed no later than the start of the PhD project. The successful candidate should have a strong interest in conducting collaborative research in international and cross-sectoral contexts.

Application deadline: 25 April 2025 - 12:00 CET, although applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

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In the application, a Doctoral candidate may choose max two (2) Doctoral positions from the proposed Individual Research Project (IRP) in the following countries and institutions included in the ViroiDoc project network:*

DC1 in Slovenia: IRP How Disrupting Viroid Biogenesis Impacts Viroid propagation at the University of Ljubljana (UL) – Biotechnical Faculty, Chair of Genetics, Biotechnology, Statistics and Plant Breeding).

DC2 in Slovenia: IRP Climate change impact on viroid diseases at the Slovenian Institute of Hop Research and Brewing (IHPS) in cooperation with the University of Ljubljana (Biotechnical Faculty, Chair of Genetics, Biotechnology, Statistics and Plant Breeding).

DC3 in Slovenia: IRP Development of a disposable, selective, and sensitive electrochemical sensor for on-site detection of plant viroids at the National Institute of Chemistry (NIC) in cooperation with the University of Ljubljana (Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Technology).

DC4 in France: IRP In vivo imaging of viroid RNA and associated host factors at the Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS), Institut de biologie moléculaire des plantes (IBMP), affiliated with the University of Strasbourg (École doctorale des Sciences de la Vie et de la Santé,) Strasbourg.

DC5 in Spain: IRP Point-of-care viroid diagnosis based on CRISPR-Cas technologies at the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) in cooperation with the Valencia Polytechnic University (UPV).

DC6 in Spain: IRP Development of novel antiviroidal strategies: towards drug discovery at the Valencia Polytechnic University (UPV).

DC7 in Italy: IRP Dissection of viroid pathogenesis through omics and phenotyping approaches at the CNR-IPSP in cooperation with the Università degli Studi di Bari Aldo Moro (UNIBA-DiSSPA). NOTE: Applications for this position are not yet being accepted. For further information, please contact info@viroidoc.eu.

DC8 in Italy: IRP Identification and characterization of novel infectious circular viroid-like RNAs in hosts belonging to different kingdoms at the CNR-IPSP in cooperation with the Università degli Studi di Bari Aldo Moro (UNIBA-DiSSPA). NOTE: Applications for this position are not yet being accepted. For further information, please contact info@viroidoc.eu.

DC9 in Greece: IRP How disrupting host factors suppresses viroid infectivity at the University of Crete (UoC).

DC10 in Germany: IRP RNA sprays - precision tools for the modulation of host genes to develop viroid resistance at the University of Regensburg (UREG).

Candidate Information

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Attach a copy of valid ID (passport or other) document (PDF)*

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Attach a copy of Proof of Residence (issued by an administrative unit or a similar authority) (PDF)*

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Attach a CV in Europass format (PDF)*

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Educational background

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MSc degree in*

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Attach academic transcripts of records and diplomas in English and certified (A scanned copy of the original Master´s degree with full transcripts. In case the Master’s degree has not been obtained at the Call closing date, applicants must upload their BSc degree/diploma in English, and also upload the transcript of the exams sustained so far during their master course, with a clear indication of the conclusion of the studies).*

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Attach a proof of English language proficiency (certificate at the level B2-C2 in line with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages - CEFR).*

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Attach two Reference Letters, including names and contact details of referees: Two letters from academic or professional references attesting to the applicant's qualifications, competencies, and potential contributions to the network.*

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Attach Motivation letter (max 1000 words): explain why the candidate wishes to join the ViroiDoc Doctoral Network and how the candidate’s skills and interests align with the goals of the proposed doctoral program. Describe Skills and Qualifications Assessment; relevant skills in areas like research methodologies, languages, technical expertise, etc., Master’s degree evaluation, Description of prior research experience (internships, publications, conference presentations, etc.).

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Sign declarations that DC meets the MSCA eligibility criteria and has no Doctoral Experience:*

I declare that I had no residence or main activity (work, studies, etc.) in the country of the recruiting beneficiary for more than 12 months in the 36 months before their recruitment date.

I declare that I do not have a doctoral degree at the time of recruitment.

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Should you require any additional information about the vacancies, please contact the coordinator of the ViroiDoc DN at info@viroidoc.eu.

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University of Ljubljana, Biotechnical Faculty

Jamnikarjeva 101, 1000 Ljubljana

T: +386 1 320 32 96

E: info@viroidoc.eu

The ViroiDoc - Advanced Research on Viroid Pathogenesis and Control for Agricultural Sustainability project is coordinated by the University of Ljubljana and funded by the European Union within the Horizon Europe MSCA Doctoral Networks, Reference Number HORIZON-MSCA-2023-DN-01-01, Marie Curie Grant Agreement Number: 101169421. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or European Research Executive Agency. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.