Early Stage Researcher Position (36 month duration): Computational methods for characterising T cell-related signatures in health and disease

ENLIGHT-TEN is a Marie Sklodowska-Curie Innovative Training Network (ITN-ETN) funded in the framework of the HORIZON 2020 program. The mission of ENLIGHT-TEN is to provide cross-disciplinary training in T cell immunology and big data analysis in order to train a new generation of researchers to exploit the power of emerging technological platforms.

ENLIGHT-TEN has developed a cross-disciplinary, high-quavlity educational programme to provide all its PhD students with specialist high-level research training, a broad scientific skill set and experience in both academic and industrial working environments. In addition to excellent research skills, our training programme will also offer training in team-leading abilities, project management and entrepreneurship to supplement and complement the university-based PhD education.

ENLIGHT-TEN consists of ten beneficiaries and six partners from eight European countries, bringing a balanced portfolio of expertise bridging in-depth knowledge of T cell differentiation and pathophysiology of autoimmune and allergic diseases, through to bioinformatic analysis of large data sets. This strong network of academic and industrial partners ensures that ENLIGHT-TEN's early stage researchers (ESR) will be extremely well placed to successfully compete for academic or industrial life science-related positions, and to drive research and innovation within the European Research Area.

Eligibility Criteria Following EC Marie Skłodowska Curie rates, the monthly gross salary includes the Marie Curie Living Allowance of 3110 € adjusted through the application of the host country correction coefficient, the Marie Curie Mobility Allowance of 600 €, and the Marie Curie Family Allowance of 500 € (if applicable). The gross salary may be subjected to tax according to applicable national regulations. Positions are aimed at being full-time.

Applicants are required to complete the online application form (http://hzi.opencampus.net ). The announcement will be open from 1st September until 15th October, 2015, or until the positions have been filled.

More information at http://www.enlight-ten.eu/