Postdoctoral Position at the University of Athens

Postdoctoral Position in Synthetic Organic Chemistry
Department of Chemistry
University of Athens
15771 Panepistimiopolis
Athens, Greece
Tel: +30 210 727 4928
Fax: +30 210 727 4761
Email Inquiries: gimisis@chem.uoa.gr

Attention: Dr. T. Gimisis

THE POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED.
HOWEVER, QUALIFYING INDIVIDUALS, PREFERABLY WITH PRE-EXISTING POST-DOCTORAL EXPERIENCE, THAT ARE INTERESTED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PROJECT ARE WELCOME TO APPLY THROUGH A EUROPEAN MARIE-CURIE FELLOWSHIP SCHEME.

Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research position, forming part of the EC RTN network:

"Selective Formation and Biochemistry of Oxidative DNA Damage"

This Network, which comprises 8 institutions in 7 countries, is dedicated to understand, at the cellular / biochemical / chemical level, the potential for oxidatively induced clustered DNA damage, i.e. multiple DNA lesions formed within about one helical turn of the DNA, and tandem lesions, to compromise the cell's ability to maintain the stability of the genome.

The successful candidate will be expected to possess a strong expertise in synthetic organic chemistry. Experience in the chemistry of modified nucleosides and oligonucleotides will be highly desirable although not necessary. S/he will be working at the Athens node in close interaction with the Bologna, Valencia and Grenoble nodes.The position is available starting Fall 2004. The post will be for a period of one year with the possibility of extension for another 1-2 years subject to performance and availability of funding.

Eligibility Criteria (You can check your eligibility here)
:
(1) The successful candidate is a person who either has a PhD or at least four years full time equivalent research experience, and who does not yet have more than 10 years of full time equivalent research experience. The clock starts ticking at the date when the applicant has received the qualification enabling her/him to embark on doctoral studies in her/his country (i.e. in Germany the "Diplom", in Spain the "Licenciatura", in France the "DEA", in the UK the Masters Degree etc).

(2) Researchers from member states and associated countries (see here for an updated list of associated countries) other than Greece are of course eligible. Researchers who have been residing in a member state, other than Greece, for at least four out of the last five years prior to the appointment are considered as if they were from an EU member state and are also eligible. Up to 30% of person months (of the network total) can be offered to third country researchers, i.e. for example people who have never in their life set foot in a European country - people coming straight from China, the US, Russia, anywhere. The above researcher should not have been living in Greece for more than 12 months out of the last 36 months (beginning of fellowship).

(3) Greek researchers are also eligible if they have been residing outside the EU and associated states for at least 4 out of the last 5 years prior to their appointment. For example, if a Greek person has left to the USA four years ago, then s/he can apply for this job in this RTN in Greece, despite being Greek. Or if a Greek person has left to Australia five years ago, has then come back to Europe to work in France for a year, then this person can also be hired by this RTN in Greece, because s/he has spent four out of the last five years in Australia.

The salary will be paid in accordance with local regulations on the scale of ~50.000 euro per annum (gross sum) with the net amount being around 50-70 % of that amount depending on family status and cross-national regulations. Applications should be e-mailed (gimisis@chem.uoa.gr) and should include a full CV, publication list, summary of current research interests and the names and addresses of three referees. Deadline: 12/2004.

Submission Addresses for Resumes/CVs:
Assis. Prof. Thanasis Gimisis
University of Athens
Department of Chemistry
Laboratory of Organic Chemistry
Athens, GR-15771
Greece

Tel: +30 210 727 4928
Fax: +30 210 727 4761

Starting date: Fall 2004
The University of Athens is an equal opportunity employer.