Offer Description

INSIDE:INSIGHT is a Doctoral Network funded by the Horizon Europe programme of the EU. It is composed of 12 partners across Europe, Canada and New-Zealand and includes leading scientists from academia and industry. Within the consortium there is expertise in educational theories and technologies, human anatomy, computer vision and sciences, biomedical engineering, medical imaging and surgery. INSIDE:INSIGHT proposes 10 independent doctoral research projects with the ambition of providing its trainees with a comprehensive understanding of educational technologies in the biomedical field. Through its research and training activities, the INSIDE:INSIGHT project will contribute to scientific advancement and innovation in Europe, ultimately leading to societal and economic benefits.

Graduates of INSIDE:INSIGHT will be well-prepared for a career in as well as outside academia with an innovative and beyond state-of-the-art view on different aspects of educational technologies. Moreover, the students will be trained in transferable skills, such as communication, entrepreneurship, intellectual property rights and ethics.

Participating in INSIDE:INSIGHT offers doctoral candidates many unique opportunities, including:

• A project as Marie Skłodowska Curie trainee in one of the participating institutions with the objective of receiving a doctoral degree (PhD).
• State-of-the art, exciting research in an international consortium with highly integrated research projects.
• Expert training in basic and applied research, along with a thorough understanding of the various phases involved in transitioning from pre-clinical to clinical research.
• A research training period in another consortium member’s lab lasting from a few weeks up to six months, performed for the most part in a different EU country than the country where most of the project will take place.
• Training in both academic and commercial research environments.
• Salary according to EU guidelines for Marie Skłodowska Curie trainees, including mobility payments and family allowances where applicable.

Application and recruitment process

Skills, Qualifications and Project-specific Requirements

Project-specific criteria are detailed for each individual project.

Benefits

the benefits are:

• INSIDE:INSIGHT Doctoral Candidates will be employed according to the rules for Doctoral Candidates in MSCA-DNs and the general regulations of each host institution.
• The financial package will include the monthly researcher allowances subdivided into 1) a living allowance of €3,400 (adjusted according to the relevant country correction coefficient), 2) a mobility allowance of €600, and 3) a family allowance of €660, if applicable. Employer costs and other deductions depend on recruiting host.
• Doctoral Candidates will be given an EU-funded employment contract for 36 months by their host institution and will be entitled to full employee benefits and inclusion in social security schemes of the host country.

 

Eligibility criteria

Experience eligibility requirement

Eligible candidates must:

• hold a Master’s degree or equivalent in a field of science relevant to their chosen project;
• demonstrate a history of academic excellence;
• not already be in possession of a doctoral degree at the date of recruitment.

Mobility eligibility requirement

The fellow must not have resided in the country where the research training activities will take place for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to the recruitment date (and not have carried out their main activity – work, studies, etc.- in that country).

Other requirements

For all positions:

• Applicants must speak and write fluently in English;
• Applicants should be available to start their project from March 1st, 2025 onwards;
• Applicants must be eligibile to work in the European Union;
• Other eligibility criteria may apply depending on the recruiting beneficiary.

 

Selection Process

The selection procedure will be open, transparent and merit-based, fully aligned with the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers. Although the selection will be based on the quality of applications, gender balance will also be considered.

Candidates can apply for a maximum of three PhD projects within the INSIDE:INSIGHT project and the applications need to be submitted separately.  Applications (in English) must include:

1. a cover letter which will also include the motivation for the position, emphasizing the candidate’s strength regarding the project and the requirements (max 3 pages);
2. a CV (max 2 pages);
3. a scanned copy of all relevant diplomas or certificates that formally entitle the candidate to embark on a doctorate. Typically, these documents will include Batchelor’s and Master’s Degree certificates. In case the Master’s Degree has not been obtained yet at the closing date for application, the candidate has to submit a declaration signed by their supervisor or University official stating that the degree will be obtained by the time of PhD enrolment;
4. Letter of Recommendation from two appropriate referees or contact details of two referees.

Application documents in a single pdf file should be sent by email to relevant project supervisors (see email address in individual project descriptions). The subject line of the email must be in the following format: “SECRET: application for Project#_Title of PhD project”

Applications deadline is officially 15th December 2024; please review the dates for each project separately. Specific DC projects may be closed later depending on their specific deadlines set by the Hosting Institution/Institutional recruitment platforms.

Applicants are advised to familiarise themselves thoroughly with the INSIDE:INSIGHT project and individual projects for which they apply and be ready to answer questions on their chosen topics. INSIDE:INSIGHT will select Doctoral Candidates through a 2-step recruitment process. After reviewing all project applications, supervisors of individual projects will contact selected applicants to organise an initial screening interview by videoconferencing. The most promising candidates will then be invited for a second online interview with a specific assignment which will be attended by several other project supervisors. Please note that application deadline and timing of the selection process might differ between Institutes.