Open position for one (1) Postdoctoral Fellow
The Research Committee of the University of Patras announces a call of interest for one (1) postdoctoral fellow to participate in the research project “Cellulose nano and microbiotechnology: Extremely low temperature fermentations for food production” (Code Number: D955) at the Laboratory of Food Technology (Principal Investigator: Maria Kanellaki), Department of Chemistry, University of Patras. The project “Cellulose nano and microbiotechnology: Extremely low temperature fermentations for food production” is implemented under the "ARISTEIA II" Action of the "OPERATIONAL PROGRAMME EDUCATION AND LIFELONG LEARNING" and is co-funded by the European Social Fund (ESF) and National Resources.

Detailed information about the position is outlined below:
Position description: Postdoctoral researcher
Deliverables: Participation in the realization of the experimental part of the Work Packages 2-8, organization outcomes, deliverables writing, record keeping and dissemination Work Package 9, as provided in the research proposal.
Contract Duration: Starting date March 01, 2015, ending July 31, 2015.
Budgeted total cost: 12.300 € (gross)
Type of Contract: Temporary
Status: Full-time
City: University of Patras, University Campus, Rio, Patras

Qualifications

1 University Degree in Chemistry On/Off criterion
2 MSc in Food Biotechnology On/Off criterion
3 Relevance of MSc in dairy products Extra bonus 10
4 PhD in Chemistry On/Off criterion
5 Relevance of PhD in dairy products Extra bonus 20
6 Research experience in probiotic foods and dairy products On/Off criterion, Up to 4 years: 10, More than 4 years: 20
7 Participation in publications in international research journals (with reviewers) related to probiotic foods and dairy products
Excellent: 20
Very good: 10
Good: 5
None: 0
8 Presentations (poster or oral) in international conferences related to probiotic foods and dairy products
Excellent: 10
Very good: 5
Good: 2
None: 0
9 English language
Excellent: 10
Very good: 5
Good: 2
None: 0
10 Interview On/Off criterion 0-10

The application should consist of:
1. Brief statement of interest (signed)
2. Full CV
3. Copies of certificates/transcripts from undergraduate (BSc), graduate (PhD)
4. Copies of certificates of research experience
5. Copies of research publications, Conference abstracts
6. Copies of certificates/transcripts from English language studies

Submission (personally or by mail):
To apply, mail all the necessary documents to: ELKE Research Committee, University of Patras, University Campus, 26504, Rio, Patras, Greece, until: February 12th, 2015. Please, mention the Code Number of the research project, i.e.: D955, the name of the Principal Investigator (Professor Maria Kanellaki), and the Position (postdoctoral fellow 1).
Evaluation procedure
The above mentioned qualifications will be graded by an evaluation committee coordinated by Prof. Maria Kanellaki. Candidates may be invited for an interview (in person or by Skype), if deemed necessary. The selected candidate will be notified personally regarding the success of his/her application and will be requested to submit certified copies of his/her degrees.
This publication confers the right to submit an objection to the results within 3 working days of posting of the evaluation results. It also confers the right to access other candidates' application data and evaluation forms in accordance with the rules of 4163‐1/06.07.2012 document of the Hellenic Data Protection Authority.
For additional information, please contact Professor Maria Kanellaki, Food Technology Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, University of Patras, Phone: 00302610996328, e-mail: M.Kanellaki@upatras.gr