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Marie Curie - Early Stage Researcher (PhD studentship) – BIOENERGY The University of Southampton is looking for a PhD candidate to work on a project related to the development of biofuel cells including potentially implantable biodevices for medical applications The project will be within the framework of BIOENERGY (Biofuel Cells: From Fundamentals to Applications in Bioelectrochemistry) Marie Curie Initial Training Network. Description The proposed ITN BIOENERGY deals with the understanding of experimental limits and fundamental principles for exploiting and developing electro-conducting nanoarchitectures to assemble highly efficient bioelectrocatalytic structures as a basis for efficient and stable biofuel cells. BIOENERGY is a collaboration between ten internationally-renowned research teams (in Germany, Sweden, Ireland, UK, France, Poland, Spain and Austria) and three industrial partners (in UK and Spain), each with complementary expertise in a wide range of bioelectrochemistry. The candidate will work on a project focused on strategies for the immobilization of enzymes for direct and mediated electron transfer. This will involve the chemical modification of electrode surfaces, their characterization, and electrochemical studies of the resulting enzyme electrodes. The successful candidate will enroll in the PhD program at the University of Southampton, where all requirements will be completed in English. He/she will participate in a number of workshops organized by the project partners as well as spending several months on secondments at partner institutions. This full-time post will be offered on a fixed-term contract for a period of 36 months. Requirements Degree and Master in Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, or Physics. High level of spoken and written English and good communication skills Marie-Curie fellowship Mobility requirement: Candidates can be of any nationality. At the time of recruitment by BIOENERGY, candidates must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work or studies) in the UK for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to their recruitment. The candidate must have less than 4 years of research experience. Host Institution The Chemistry department at the University of Southampton (http://www.soton.ac.uk/chemistry/) is among the leading departments in the UK and is fully equipped with a wide range of modern electrochemistry instrumentation. It has around 40 academic staff, 140 postgraduate students and 60 postdoctoral researchers located in modern and refurbished laboratories. It has particular strengths in electrochemistry and is well equipped with modern electrochemical instrumentation. Wide range of electrochemical

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Marie Curie - Early Stage Researcher (PhD studentship) –

BIOENERGY

The University of Southampton is looking for a PhD candidate to work on a project related to the development of biofuel cells including potentially implantable biodevices for medical applications The project will be within the framework of BIOENERGY (Biofuel Cells: From Fundamentals to Applications in Bioelectrochemistry) Marie Curie Initial Training Network. Description The proposed ITN BIOENERGY deals with the understanding of experimental limits and fundamental principles for exploiting and developing electro-conducting nanoarchitectures to assemble highly efficient bioelectrocatalytic structures as a basis for efficient and stable biofuel cells. BIOENERGY is a collaboration between ten internationally-renowned research teams (in Germany, Sweden, Ireland, UK, France, Poland, Spain and Austria) and three industrial partners (in UK and Spain), each with complementary expertise in a wide range of bioelectrochemistry. The candidate will work on a project focused on strategies for the immobilization of enzymes for direct and mediated electron transfer. This will involve the chemical modification of electrode surfaces, their characterization, and electrochemical studies of the resulting enzyme electrodes. The successful candidate will enroll in the PhD program at the University of Southampton, where all requirements will be completed in English. He/she will participate in a number of workshops organized by the project partners as well as spending several months on secondments at partner institutions. This full-time post will be offered on a fixed-term contract for a period of 36 months. Requirements

• Degree and Master in Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, or Physics. • High level of spoken and written English and good communication skills • Marie-Curie fellowship Mobility requirement: Candidates can be of any nationality. At

the time of recruitment by BIOENERGY, candidates must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work or studies) in the UK for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to their recruitment.

• The candidate must have less than 4 years of research experience. Host Institution The Chemistry department at the University of Southampton (http://www.soton.ac.uk/chemistry/) is among the leading departments in the UK and is fully equipped with a wide range of modern electrochemistry instrumentation. It has around 40 academic staff, 140 postgraduate students and 60 postdoctoral researchers located in modern and refurbished laboratories. It has particular strengths in electrochemistry and is well equipped with modern electrochemical instrumentation. Wide range of electrochemical

equipment, multichannel potentiostat, electrochemical SERS, EQCM, glove box, access to full range of IR, NMR, MS and X-ray characterization facilities Equal opportunities and benefits: The University of Southampton is an equal opportunities employer and holds an Athena Swan Bronze Award demonstrating its commitment to providing equality of opportunity and advancing the representation of women in STEM/M subjects: science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine. Application The applicant should submit his or her application by e-mail addressed to Dr. Sabine Seisel ([email protected]). The post is available from February 1st, 2014 or shortly later. Following documents should be attached: CV, statement about research interests, copy of MSc diploma or equivalent, full contact details.

Marie Curie - Early Stage Researcher (PhD studentship) – BIOENERGY

Malmö University is looking for a PhD candidate to work on a project related to the development of biofuel cells including potentially implantable biodevices for medical applications The project will be within the framework of BIOENERGY (Biofuel Cells: From Fundamentals to Applications in Bioelectrochemistry) Marie Curie Initial Training Network. Description The proposed ITN BIOENERGY deals with the understanding of experimental limits and fundamental principles for exploiting and developing electro-conducting nanoarchitectures to assemble highly efficient bioelectrocatalytic structures as a basis for efficient and stable biofuel cells. BIOENERGY is a collaboration between ten internationally-renowned research teams (in Germany, Sweden, Ireland, UK, France, Poland, Spain and Austria) and three industrial partners (in UK and Spain), each with complementary expertise in a wide range of bioelectrochemistry. The candidate will work on a project focused on flexible and transparent nanostructured biofuel cells. The successful candidate will enroll in the PhD program at the Malmö University, where all requirements can be completed in English. He/she will participate in a number of workshops organized by the project partners as well as spend a few months on secondments at partner institutions. This full-time post will be offered on a fixed-term contract for a period of 36 months. Requirements

• Degree and Master in Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, or Physics. • High level of spoken and written English and good communication skills. • Marie-Curie fellowship Mobility requirement: Candidates can be of any nationality. At

the time of recruitment by BIOENERGY, candidates must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work or studies) in Sweden for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to their recruitment.

• The candidate must have less than 4 years of research experience. Host Institution Malmö University offers 90 educational programmes and 500 courses. Most of our programmes are vocational and interdisciplinary, especially our multidisciplinary research programmes. We are committed to diversity in employment and take a critical approach to knowledge and the impact of globalisation. Malmö University has 21,000 students and is the eighth largest tertiary institution in Sweden. Application

The applicant should submit his or her application by e-mail addressed to Dr. Sabine Seisel ([email protected]). The post is available from February 1st, 2014 or shortly later. Following documents should be attached: CV, statement about research interests, copy of MSc diploma or equivalent, full contact details, other relevant documents.

Post Doc (ER) position within the Marie Curie Initial Training

Network: BIOENERGY

Nanoinnova Technologies SL is looking for a Postdoc candidate to work on a project

related to the development of biofuel cells including potentially implantable biodevices for

medical applications The project will be within the framework of BIOENERGY (Biofuel

Cells: From Fundamentals to Applications in Bioelectrochemistry) Marie Curie Initial

Training Network.

Description

The proposed ITN BIOENERGY deals with the understanding of experimental limits and

fundamental principles for exploiting and developing electro-conducting nanoarchitectures to

assemble highly efficient bioelectrocatalytic structures as a basis for efficient and stable

biofuel cells. BIOENERGY is a collaboration between ten internationally-renowned research

teams (in Germany, Sweden, Ireland, UK, France, Poland, Spain and Austria) and three

industrial partners (in UK and Spain), each with complementary expertise in a wide range of

bioelectrochemistry.

The candidate will work at Nanoinnova Technologies SL and will be part, as employee, of the

R&D Team. The candidate will work on a project focused on the development of new

nanoscopic carbon-based composite materials for biofuel cells and their production

scalability. He/she will participate in a number of workshops organized by the project

partners as well as spend a few months on secondment at partner institutions.

This full-time post will be offered on a fixed-term contract for a period of 24 months.

Requirements

PhD degree in Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, or Physics.

High level of spoken and written English and good communication skills

Good knowledge in the synthesis, surface modification and characterization of

graphene, graphene hybrid materials or carbon nanotubes. Knowledge in

electrochemical testing is also valuable.

Marie-Curie fellowship Mobility requirement: Candidates can be of any nationality. At

the time of recruitment by BIOENERGY, candidates must not have resided or carried

out their main activity (work or studies) in Spain for more than 12 months in the 3

years immediately prior to their recruitment.

The candidate must have less than 5 years of research experience.

Host Institution

NanoInnova Technologies (www.nanoinnova.com) is a start-up company located in the

Science Park of Madrid. NanoInnova Technologies produces and commercializes carbon

nanomaterials such as graphene oxide and chemical modified graphene derivatives.

Nanoinnova Technologies is committed to providing equal opportunity for all qualified

applicants.

Application

The applicant should submit his or her application by e-mail addressed to Dr. Sabine

Seisel ([email protected]). The post is available from February 1st, 2014 or shortly

later. Following documents should be attached: CV, statement about research interests,

copy of MSc and PhD diploma or equivalent, copy of full contact details, names of 2

referees and a list of publications.

Post Doc (ER) position within the Marie Curie Initial Training Network: BIOENERGY

The Department of Food Science and Technology at BOKU – University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna, Austria is looking for an Experienced Researcher (postdoc) to work on a project related to the engineering of biocatalysts for biofuel cells. The two-year project will be within the framework of BIOENERGY (Biofuel Cells: From Fundamentals to Applications in Bioelectrochemistry) Marie Curie Initial Training Network. Description The proposed ITN BIOENERGY deals with the understanding of experimental limits and fundamental principles for exploiting and developing electro-conducting nanoarchitectures to assemble highly efficient bioelectrocatalytic structures as a basis for efficient and stable biofuel cells. BIOENERGY is a collaboration between ten internationally-renowned research teams (in Germany, Sweden, Ireland, UK, France, Poland, Spain and Austria) and three industrial partners (in UK and Spain), each with complementary expertise. The candidate will be employed by BOKU and will be part of the Biocatalysis and Biosensing Group headed by Dr. Roland Ludwig. The candidate will work on a project focused on the optimization of protein/electrode interfaces by enzyme engineering. The goal is to elucidate electron transfer routes between enzymes and electrode surfaces and optimize direct as well as mediated electron transfer in enzymes by structure-based design. This interdisciplinary work requires knowledge in various areas such as modeling and docking, molecular biology, microbiology and enzymology. A basic understanding of electrochemical techniques is a plus. The successful candidate will participate in a number of workshops organized by the project partners as well and spend a few months on secondment at partner institutions. This full-time post will be offered on a fixed-term contract for a period of 24 months. Requirements

• PhD degree in Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry or a similar area. • High level of spoken and written English and good communication skills • Expertise in at least three of the following areas: molecular biology (mutagenesis and

heterologous protein expression), microbiology/fermentation (Pichia pastoris, Aspergillus niger or Trichoderma reseei), enzymology (protein purification, activity assays, stopped-flow techniques) or electrochemistry (basic knowledge in cyclic voltammertry and chronoamperometric methods).

• Marie-Curie fellowship Mobility requirement: Candidates can be of any nationality. At the time of recruitment by BIOENERGY, candidates must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work or studies) in Austria for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to their recruitment.

• The candidate must have less than 5 years of research experience. Host Institution BOKU – University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna is committed to promoting the careers of women and therefore actively welcomes applications from female candidates. As an equal opportunity employer, we also encourage applications from suitably qualified disabled candidates and other groups. Application The applicant should submit his or her application by e-mail addressed to Dr. Sabine Seisel ([email protected]). The post is available from February 1st, 2014 or shortly later. Following documents should be attached: CV, statement about research interests, copy of MSc and PhD diploma or equivalent, copy of full contact details, names of 2 referees and a list of publications.

Marie Curie - Early Stage Researcher (PhD studentship) – BIOENERGY

The Chair of Analytical Chemistry of the Ruhr-Universität Bochum is looking for a PhD candidate to work on a project related to the development of biofuel cells including potentially implantable biodevices for medical applications The project will be within the framework of BIOENERGY (Biofuel Cells: From Fundamentals to Applications in Bioelectrochemistry) Marie Curie Initial Training Network. Description The proposed ITN BIOENERGY deals with the understanding of experimental limits and fundamental principles for exploiting and developing electro-conducting nanoarchitectures to assemble highly efficient bioelectrocatalytic structures as a basis for efficient and stable biofuel cells. BIOENERGY is a collaboration between ten internationally-renowned research teams (in Germany, Sweden, Ireland, UK, France, Poland, Spain and Austria) and three industrial partners (in UK and Spain), each with complementary expertise in a wide range of bioelectrochemistry. The candidate will work on a project focused on the design, synthesis and exploitation of advanced redox polymers for high-potential bioanodes. He/she will develop and synthesize novel highly stable redox polymers based on Os-complexes with adapted redox potential as well as on specifically adapted redox dyes The successful candidate will enroll in the PhD program at Ruhr-Universität Bochum, where all requirements can be completed either in English or German. He/she will participate in a number of workshops organized by the project partners as well as spend a few months on secondments at partner institutions. This full-time post will be offered on a fixed-term contract for a period of 36 months. Requirements

• Degree and Master in Chemistry or Biochemistry. • High level of spoken and written English and good communication skills • Marie-Curie fellowship Mobility requirement: Candidates can be of any nationality. At

the time of recruitment by BIOENERGY, candidates must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work or studies) in Germany for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to their recruitment.

• The candidate must have less than 4 years of research experience. Host Institution The Ruhr-Universität Bochum (RUB) is one of Germany’s leading research universities. The University draws its strengths from both the diversity and the proximity of scientific and engineering disciplines on a single, coherent campus. This highly dynamic setting enables

students and researchers to work across traditional boundaries of academic subjects and faculties. Ruhr-Universität Bochum is committed to promoting the careers of women and therefore actively welcomes applications from female candidates. As an equal opportunities employer, we also encourage applications from suitably qualified disabled candidates and other groups. Application The applicant should submit his or her application by e-mail addressed to Dr. Sabine Seisel ([email protected]). The post is available from February 1st, 2014 or shortly later. Following documents should be attached: CV, statement about research interests, copy of MSc diploma or equivalent, full contact details.

Marie Curie - Early Stage Researcher (PhD studentship) – BIOENERGY

The Chair of Analytical Chemistry of the Ruhr-Universität Bochum is looking for a PhD candidate to work on a project related to the development of biofuel cells including potentially implantable biodevices for medical applications The project will be within the framework of BIOENERGY (Biofuel Cells: From Fundamentals to Applications in Bioelectrochemistry) Marie Curie Initial Training Network. Description The proposed ITN BIOENERGY deals with the understanding of experimental limits and fundamental principles for exploiting and developing electro-conducting nanoarchitectures to assemble highly efficient bioelectrocatalytic structures as a basis for efficient and stable biofuel cells. BIOENERGY is a collaboration between ten internationally-renowned research teams (in Germany, Sweden, Ireland, UK, France, Poland, Spain and Austria) and three industrial partners (in UK and Spain), each with complementary expertise in a wide range of bioelectrochemistry. The candidate will work on a project focused on three-dimensional hierarchical nanostructured electrodes as a basis for biofuel cells. He/she will develop nanostructured carbon electrodes as well as novel electrode modification schemes for the immobilization of a variety of enzymes for the development of novel bioelectrodes. The successful candidate will enroll in the PhD program at Ruhr-Universität Bochum, where all requirements can be completed either in English or German. He/she will participate in a number of workshops organized by the project partners as well as spend a few months on secondments at partner institutions. This full-time post will be offered on a fixed-term contract for a period of 36 months. Requirements

• Degree and Master in Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, or Physics. • High level of spoken and written English and good communication skills • Marie-Curie fellowship Mobility requirement: Candidates can be of any nationality. At

the time of recruitment by BIOENERGY, candidates must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work or studies) in Germany for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to their recruitment.

• The candidate must have less than 4 years of research experience. Host Institution The Ruhr-Universität Bochum (RUB) is one of Germany’s leading research universities. The University draws its strengths from both the diversity and the proximity of scientific and engineering disciplines on a single, coherent campus. This highly dynamic setting enables

students and researchers to work across traditional boundaries of academic subjects and faculties. Ruhr-Universität Bochum is committed to promoting the careers of women and therefore actively welcomes applications from female candidates. As an equal opportunities employer, we also encourage applications from suitably qualified disabled candidates and other groups. Application The applicant should submit his or her application by e-mail addressed to Dr. Sabine Seisel ([email protected]). The post is available from February 1st, 2014 or shortly later. Following documents should be attached: CV, statement about research interests, copy of MSc diploma or equivalent, full contact details.

Marie Curie - Early Stage Researcher (PhD studentship) – BIOENERGY

The Materials and Surface Science Institute at the University of Limerick is looking for a PhD candidate to work on a project related to the development of biofuel cells including potentially implantable biodevices for medical applications The project will be within the framework of BIOENERGY (Biofuel Cells: From Fundamentals to Applications in Bioelectrochemistry) Marie Curie Initial Training Network. Description The proposed ITN BIOENERGY deals with the understanding of experimental limits and fundamental principles for exploiting and developing electro-conducting nanoarchitectures to assemble highly efficient bioelectrocatalytic structures as a basis for efficient and stable biofuel cells. BIOENERGY is a collaboration between ten internationally-renowned research teams (in Germany, Sweden, Ireland, UK, France, Poland, Spain and Austria) and three industrial partners (in UK and Spain), each with complementary expertise in a wide range of bioelectrochemistry. The candidate will work on a project focused on the preparation and detailed characterization of nanoporous electrodes as supports for the immobilization of redox enzymes. This work will be performed in collaboration with partners in RU Bochum, Malmo University, University of Bordeaux and Warsaw University. A range of enzymes will be immobilized on the electrodes for use as cathodes and anodes in biofuel cells, work that will be performed in collaboration with CSIC Madrid, BOKU Vienna, U. Malmo, Lund University and NanoFlex Ltd. The successful candidate will enroll in the PhD program at the University of Limerick, where all requirements will be completed in English. He/she will participate in a number of workshops organized by the project partners as well as spend a few months on secondments at partner institutions. This full-time post will be offered on a fixed-term contract for a period of 36 months. Requirements

• B.Sc. Degree in Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, or Physics. • High level of spoken and written English and good communication skills • Marie-Curie fellowship Mobility requirement: Candidates can be of any nationality. At

the time of recruitment by BIOENERGY, candidates must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work or studies) in Ireland for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to their recruitment.

• The candidate must have less than 4 years of research experience. Host Institution

The University of Limerick with over 13,000 students and 1,300 staff is an energetic and enterprising institution with a proud record of innovation and excellence in education, research and scholarship. The Materials and Surface Science Institute at the University, is a centre of excellence generating state-of-the-art fundamental research on topics of industrial significance in the fields of surface science and materials. The Institute houses 40 academic groups with 154 PhD and 38 postdoctoral fellows in a modern building (2002) with a range of state of the art facilities. The Institute is expanding its facilities, with a new 2,500 m2 extension scheduled for completion in November 2014. The University of Limerick is an equal opportunities employer and committed to selection on merit Application The applicant should submit his or her application by e-mail addressed to Dr. Sabine Seisel ([email protected]). The post is available from February 1st, 2014 or shortly later. Following documents should be attached: CV, statement of research interests, experimental skills, copy of B.Sc./MSc diploma or equivalent, full contact details.

Marie Curie - Early Stage Researcher (PhD studentship) – BIOENERGY

National University of Ireland Galway is looking for a PhD candidate to work on a project related to the development of biofuel cells including potentially implantable biodevices for medical applications. The project will be within the framework of BIOENERGY (Biofuel Cells: From Fundamentals to Applications in Bioelectrochemistry) Marie Curie Initial Training Network. Description The proposed ITN BIOENERGY deals with the understanding of experimental limits and fundamental principles for exploiting and developing electro-conducting nanoarchitectures to assemble highly efficient bioelectrocatalytic structures as a basis for efficient and stable biofuel cells. BIOENERGY is a collaboration between ten internationally-renowned research teams (in Germany, Sweden, Ireland, UK, France, Poland, Spain and Austria) and three industrial partners (in UK and Spain), each with complementary expertise in a wide range of bioelectrochemistry. The candidate will work on a project focused on synthesis, characterization and surface confinement of redox complexes for biofuel cell electrodes in the Biomolecular Electronics Research Laboratory, affiliated to the School of Chemistry and the Ryan Institute for Energy, Environment and Marine research. The successful candidate will enroll in the School of Chemistry PhD program at the National University of Ireland Galway. He/she will participate in a number of workshops organized by the project partners as well as spend a few months on secondments at partner institutions. This full-time post will be offered on a fixed-term contract, providing living and mobility allowances, for a period of 36 months. Requirements

• Degree and Master in Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, or Physics. • High level of spoken and written English and good communication skills • Marie-Curie fellowship Mobility requirement: Candidates can be of any nationality. At

the time of recruitment by BIOENERGY, candidates must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work or studies) in IRELAND for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to their recruitment.

• The candidate must have less than 4 years of research experience. Host Institution Located in the vibrant cultural city of Galway in the west of Ireland, with over 17,000 students and more than 2,400 staff, NUI Galway has a distinguished reputation for teaching and research excellence. Further information about research in the Biomolecular Electronics

Research Laboratory is available at: http://www.nuigalway.ie/chemistry/staff/donal_leech/research.html Further information on research and working at NUI Galway is available on Research at NUI Galway Informal enquiries concerning the post may be made to Prof. Dónal Leech [email protected] For information and advice on moving to Ireland please see http://www.euraxess.ie National University of Ireland Galway is an equal opportunities employer. Application The applicant should submit his or her application by e-mail addressed to Dr. Sabine Seisel ([email protected]). The post is available from February 1st, 2014 or shortly thereafter. Following documents should be attached: CV, statement about research interests, copy of MSc diploma or equivalent, full contact details.

Marie Curie - Early Stage Researcher (PhD studentship) – BIOENERGY

The Institute of Catalysis and Petrochemistry of Madrid (ICP-CSIC) is looking for a PhD candidate to work on a project related to the development of biofuel cells including potentially implantable biodevices for medical applications The project will be within the framework of BIOENERGY (Biofuel Cells: From Fundamentals to Applications in Bioelectrochemistry) Marie Curie Initial Training Network. Description The proposed ITN BIOENERGY deals with the understanding of experimental limits and fundamental principles for exploiting and developing electro-conducting nanoarchitectures to assemble highly efficient bioelectrocatalytic structures as a basis for efficient and stable biofuel cells. BIOENERGY is a collaboration between ten internationally-renowned research teams (in Germany, Sweden, Ireland, UK, France, Poland, Spain and Austria) and three industrial partners (in UK and Spain), each with complementary expertise in a wide range of bioelectrochemistry. The candidate will work on a project focused on the characterization of high redox potential laccase mutants with higher catalytic activity at neutral pH and their application in biofuel cells. The project will include the study of structure/function relationships in the O2 reduction capability of laccase mutants at neutral pH, their covalent immobilization on nano-structured electrodes for direct electron transfer and their application as cathodes in Biofuel Cells. The successful candidate will enroll in the PhD program at the Universidad Autonoma de Madrid, where all requirements can be completed either in English or Spanish. He/she will participate in a number of workshops organized by the project partners as well as spend a few months on secondments at partner institutions. This full-time post will be offered on a fixed-term contract for a period of 36 months. Requirements

• Degree and Master in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology or Physics. • High level of spoken and written English and good communication skills • Marie-Curie fellowship Mobility requirement: Candidates can be of any nationality. At

the time of recruitment by BIOENERGY, candidates must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work or studies) in Spain for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to their recruitment.

• The candidate must have less than 4 years of research experience. Host Institution The Institute of Catalysis and Petrochemistry (ICP-CSIC) belongs to the Campus of Excellence of the Universidad Autonoma de Madrid, Spain. ICP is one of the research

centers included in the area of Chemistry and Chemical Technologies of the National Research Council, (CSIC, the main research body in Spain). ICP´s main goal is to carry out scientific research in the field of catalysis with special emphasis in catalyst (of both chemical and biological origins) and process characterization. The subjects of research deal with refining, petrochemicals, fine chemicals, use and transformation of energetic products, environmental protection, sensors and synthesis of drugs, cosmetics and food products. More than 150 persons work in the ICP, including scientific staff, support personnel and postgraduate students. The ICP leads the productivity ranking of CSIC in the Chemistry and Chemical Technologies area. Application The applicant should submit his or her application by e-mail addressed to Dr. Sabine Seisel ([email protected]). The post is available from February 1st, 2014 or shortly later. Following documents should be attached: CV, statement about research interests, copy of MSc diploma or equivalent, full contact details.

Marie Curie - Early Stage Researcher (PhD studentship) – BIOENERGY

The Institute of Catalysis and Petrochemistry of Madrid (ICP-CSIC) is looking for a PhD Candidate to work on a project related to the development of biofuel cells including potentially implantable biodevices for medical applications The project will be within the framework of BIOENERGY (Biofuel Cells: From Fundamentals to Applications in Bioelectrochemistry) Marie Curie Initial Training Network. Description The proposed ITN BIOENERGY deals with the understanding of experimental limits and fundamental principles for exploiting and developing electro-conducting nanoarchitectures to assemble highly efficient bioelectrocatalytic structures as a basis for efficient and stable biofuel cells. BIOENERGY is a collaboration between ten internationally-renowned research teams (in Germany, Sweden, Ireland, UK, France, Poland, Spain and Austria) and three industrial partners (in UK and Spain), each with complementary expertise in a wide range of bioelectrochemistry. The candidate will work on a project focused on the Directed evolution of high-redox potential laccases for Biofuel Cells. The project will include the engineering of laboratory evolution strategies (i.e. DNA diversity methods; HTS-assays); the construction of a directed evolution pathway to tailor high-redox potential laccases active and stable in physiological fluids and the production and characterization of laccase mutants. The successful candidate will enroll in the PhD program at the Universidad Autonoma de Madrid, where all requirements can be completed either in English or Spanish. He/she will participate in a number of workshops organized by the project partners as well as spend a few months on secondments at partner institutions. This full-time post will be offered on a fixed-term contract for a period of 36 months. Requirements

• Degree and Master in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, or Physics.

• High level of spoken and written English and good communication skills • Marie-Curie fellowship Mobility requirement: Candidates can be of any nationality. At

the time of recruitment by BIOENERGY, candidates must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work or studies) in Spain for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to their recruitment.

• The candidate must have less than 4 years of research experience. Host Institution

The Institute of Catalysis and Petrochemistry (ICP-CSIC) belongs to the Campus of Excellence of the Universidad Autonoma de Madrid, Spain. ICP is one of the research centers included in the area of Chemistry and Chemical Technologies of the National Research Council, (CSIC, the main research body in Spain). ICP´s main goal is to carry out scientific research in the field of catalysis with special emphasis in catalyst (of both chemical and biological origins) and process characterisation. The subjects of research deal with refining, petrochemicals, fine chemicals, use and transformation of energetic products, environmental protection, sensors and synthesis of drugs, cosmetics and food products. More than 150 persons work in the ICP, including scientific staff, support personnel and postgraduate students. The ICP leads the productivity ranking of CSIC in the Chemistry and Chemical Technologies area. Application The applicant should submit his or her application by e-mail addressed to Dr. Sabine Seisel ([email protected]). The post is available from February 1st, 2014 or shortly later. Following documents should be attached: CV, statement about research interests, copy of MSc diploma or equivalent, full contact details.

Marie Curie - Early Stage Researcher (PhD studentship) – BIOENERGY

Lund University is looking for a PhD candidate, for a position leading to a PhD in analytical chemistry, to work on a project related to the development of biofuel cells including potentially implantable biodevices for medical applications The project will be within the framework of BIOENERGY (Biofuel Cells: From Fundamentals to Applications in Bioelectrochemistry) Marie Curie Initial Training Network.

Description The proposed ITN BIOENERGY deals with the understanding of experimental limits and fundamental principles for exploiting and developing electro-conducting nanoarchitectures to assemble highly efficient bioelectrocatalytic structures as a basis for efficient and stable biofuel cells. BIOENERGY is a collaboration between ten internationally-renowned research teams (in Germany, Sweden, Ireland, UK, France, Poland, Spain and Austria) and three industrial partners (in UK and Spain), each with complementary expertise in a wide range of bioelectrochemistry. The candidate will work on a project entitled “Electrochemical communication between redox enzymes, organelles, whole cells and nanostructured electrodes for BFCs applications“. This project thus focuses on achievement of and maximising electrochemical communication between (i) fungal redox enzymes and electrodes and (ii) a variety of whole bacterial cells and electrodes both through direct and mediated electron transfer (with a special focus of photosynthetic bacteria) as well as on (iii) whole thylakoid membranes and inverted membranes and electrodes. The successful candidate will enroll in the PhD program at Lund University, where all requirements can be completed in English. He/she will participate in a number of workshops organized by the project partners within BIOENERGY as well as spend a few months on secondments at partner institutions. This full-time post will be offered on a fixed-term contract for a period of 48 months out of which 36 months will be financed by BIOENERGY. Requirements

• Degree and Master in Analytical Chemistry, Electrochemistry, or equivalent. Preference will be given for applicants with Master in Bioelectrochemistry and with documented experience in electrochemical studies of redox enzymes and/or whole cells.

• High level of spoken and written English and good communication skills • Marie-Curie fellowship Mobility requirement: Candidates can be of any nationality. At

the time of recruitment by BIOENERGY, candidates must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work or studies) in Sweden for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to their recruitment.

• The candidate must have less than 4 years of research experience.

Basis of Assessment The employment of doctoral students at Lund University is regulated in the Swedish Code of Statues 1998: 80. Only those who are or have been admitted to PhD-studies may be appointed to doctoral studentships. When an appointment to a doctoral studentship is made, the ability of the student to benefit from PhD-studies shall primarily be taken into account. In addition to devoting themselves to their studies, those appointed to doctoral studentships may be required to work with educational tasks, research and administration, in accordance with specific regulations in the ordinance. Host Institution Lund University was founded in 1666. Today, the University is ranked as one of the world’s top 100 and is Sweden’s most international higher education institution. The University has 47 000 students and 7 200 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition. At the Faculty of Science, research and education is carried out in the fields of mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, computer science, earth sciences and environmental sciences. The Faculty is home to 9 Departments, gathered in the north of the University campus. Around 1700 undergraduate students, 440 PhD students and 800 employees are active within the Faculty. Lund University promotes an equal opportunities code. We encourage both men and women to apply for this position. Salary is determined by the contract for BIOENERGY with the European Commission. For inquieries please contact Dr. Sabine Seisel ([email protected]) Applications will be destroyed or returned (upon request) two years after the decision of employment has become final. Applications from the employed and from those who appeal the decision will not be returned. Application The applicant should submit his or her application through the homepage of Lund University (https://dfs.adm.lu.se/E-rek_CV/Login.aspx). A copy of the full application should also be sent by e-mail addressed to Dr. Sabine Seisel ([email protected]). The post is available from February 1st, 2014 or shortly later. Following documents should be attached: CV, statement about research interests, copy of MSc diploma or equivalent, full contact details. Appointment Procedure Complete information about the application process can be found here: http://www.science.lu.se/the-faculty/vacant-positions/instructions-to-applicants Application for promotion may be made at any time during the year. Applications for advertised positions must be received by the date specified in the announcement.

Post Doc (ER) position within the Marie Curie Initial Training Network: BIOENERGY

DropSens, S.L. is looking for a Postdoc candidate to work on a project related to the development of biofuel cells including potentially implantable biodevices for medical applications. The project will be within the framework of BIOENERGY (Biofuel Cells: From Fundamentals to Applications in Bioelectrochemistry) Marie Curie Initial Training Network. Description The proposed ITN BIOENERGY deals with the understanding of experimental limits and fundamental principles for exploiting and developing electro-conducting nanoarchitectures to assemble highly efficient bioelectrocatalytic structures as a basis for efficient and stable biofuel cells. BIOENERGY is a collaboration between ten internationally-renowned research teams (in Germany, Sweden, Ireland, UK, France, Poland, Spain and Austria) and three industrial partners (in UK and Spain), each with complementary expertise in a wide range of bioelectrochemistry. The candidate will work at DropSens, S.L. and will be part, as employee, of the R&D Team. The candidate will work on a project focused on long term stability of enzymatic sensors based on new materials and nanostructured screen-printed electrodes. He/she will participate in a number of workshops organized by the project partners as well as spend a few months on secondment at partner institutions. This full-time post will be offered on a fixed-term contract for a period of 24 months. Requirements

• PhD degree in Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry or Physics. • High level of spoken and written English and good communication skills. • Good knowledge in Electrochemistry and Enzymatic Sensors development. • Marie-Curie fellowship Mobility requirement: Candidates can be of any nationality. At

the time of recruitment by BIOENERGY, candidates must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work or studies) in Spain for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to their recruitment.

• The candidate must have less than 5 years of research experience. Host Institution DropSens is an Innovative Technology-Based Firm specialised in the design and manufacture of consumables and instruments for Electrochemistry Research. DropSens develops screen-printed electrodes, based on thick-film hybrid technology, and is also focused in the design and development of portable potentiostats. DropSens develops a continuous R&D work in order to incorporate the last technological advances to Electrochemistry, such as the advantages of Nanotechnology

Application The applicant should submit his or her application by e-mail addressed to Dr. Sabine Seisel ([email protected]). The post is available from February 1st, 2014 or shortly later. Following documents should be attached: CV, statement about research interests, copy of MSc and PhD diploma or equivalent, copy of full contact details, names of 2 referees and a list of publications.

Marie Curie - Early Stage Researcher (PhD studentship) –

BIOENERGY

Faculty of Chemistry, University of Warsaw is looking for a PhD candidate to work on a project related to the development of biofuel cells including potentially implantable biodevices for medical applications The project will be within the framework of BIOENERGY (Biofuel Cells: From Fundamentals to Applications in Bioelectrochemistry) Marie Curie Initial Training Network. Description The proposed ITN BIOENERGY deals with the understanding of experimental limits and fundamental principles for exploiting and developing electro-conducting nanoarchitectures to assemble highly efficient bioelectrocatalytic structures as a basis for efficient and stable biofuel cells. BIOENERGY is a collaboration between ten internationally-renowned research teams (in Germany, Sweden, Ireland, UK, France, Poland, Spain and Austria) and three industrial partners (in UK and Spain), each with complementary expertise in a wide range of bioelectrochemistry. The candidate will work on a project focused on subject within BIOENERGY as defined for the fellow in the proposal. The topic of the PhD is related to the design of electrode surfaces and new matrices for holding enzymes in their active state and contacted electronically with the electrode. The successful candidate will enroll in the PhD program at the University of Warsaw, where all requirements can be completed in English or Polish. He/she will participate in a number of workshops organized by the project partners as well as spend a few months on secondments at partner institutions. This full-time post will be offered on a fixed-term contract for a period of 36 months. Requirements

• Degree and Master in Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, or Physics. • High level of spoken and written English and good communication skills • Marie-Curie fellowship Mobility requirement: Candidates can be of any nationality. At

the time of recruitment by BIOENERGY, candidates must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work or studies) in Poland for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to their recruitment.

• The candidate must have less than 4 years of research experience. Host Institution University of Warsaw (UW), founded in 1816, is the best university and a leading research centre in Poland. The high level of scientific research, its connection with the education of students and the diversity and attractiveness of our teaching determines the position of the University in the country and worldwide. University of Warsaw is listed among top 4% of the

World-Class Universities and recognized by prestigious international rankings such as the Academic Ranking of World Universities (AKA Shanghai Ranking), the QS Top Universities, the Times Higher Education World University Rankings and the CHE Excellence Group 2010 (subjects: chemistry, physics). UW educates over 53,500 students. It employs over 6,300 people, including 3,250 academic teachers. Currently, there are 20 faculties and 30 other units, including the Centre of New Technologies, Centre for Preclinical Research and Technology and University Technology Transfer Centre. The University collaborates with ca 1,000 foreign institutions, including 420 partnerships within the boundaries of more than 1,100 Erasmus agreements and 240 partners from 52 countries within the boundaries of university agreements on direct collaboration. UW offers undergraduate, graduate and post-diploma studies, organizes summer schools and vocational courses, initiates interdisciplinary programmes and introduces new teaching techniques. Our offer is adapted to the needs of the changing world and the challenges and complexity of the labor market. Our scholars regularly receive awards and win competitions for research grants. UW students are well-educated and very competitive, winning many contests and championships. Scientific and vocational development of our students is supported by appropriate offices, organizations, and cooperation with numerous institutions. National and international companies highly value our graduates, among which you can find many prominent persons, successful entrepreneurs and recognized scholars and writers, including Nobel Prize laureates. Application The applicant should submit his or her application by e-mail addressed to Dr. Sabine Seisel ([email protected]) and prof. Renata Bilewicz ([email protected]). The post is available from February 1st, 2014 or shortly later. Following documents should be attached: CV, statement about research interests, copy of MSc diploma or equivalent, full contact details.

Marie Curie - Early Stage Researcher (PhD studentship) – BIOENERGY

The two CNRS laboratories in Bordeaux/France (Institute of Molecular Science and Centre de Recherche Paul Pascal), are looking for a PhD candidate to work on a project related to the development of biofuel cells including potentially implantable biodevices for medical applications The project will be within the framework of BIOENERGY (Biofuel Cells: From Fundamentals to Applications in Bioelectrochemistry) Marie Curie Initial Training Network.

Description The proposed ITN BIOENERGY deals with the understanding of experimental limits and fundamental principles for exploiting and developing electro-conducting nanoarchitectures to assemble highly efficient bioelectrocatalytic structures as a basis for efficient and stable biofuel cells. BIOENERGY is a collaboration between ten internationally-renowned research teams (in Germany, Sweden, Ireland, UK, France, Poland, Spain and Austria) and three industrial partners (in UK and Spain), each with complementary expertise in a wide range of bioelectrochemistry. The candidate will work on a project focused on highly organized hierarchically designed meso- and macroporous electrodes for the immobilization of specifically tailored enzymes. He/she will study electrodes with a structural control from the molecular scale to the micrometer scale. The successful candidate will enroll in the PhD program at the University of Bordeaux, where all requirements can be completed either in English or French. He/she will participate in a number of workshops organized by the project partners as well as spend a few months on secondments at partner institutions. This full-time post will be offered on a fixed-term contract for a period of 36 months. Requirements

• Degree and Master in Chemistry, Biology or Biochemistry. • High level of spoken and written English and good communication skills • Marie-Curie fellowship Mobility requirement: Candidates can be of any nationality. At

the time of recruitment by BIOENERGY, candidates must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work or studies) in France for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to their recruitment.

• The candidate must have less than 4 years of research experience. Host Institution

University of Bordeaux has been recently awarded the status of national center of excellence. As one of the major sites for research and higher education in France it is

composed of 3,300 research and teaching personnel, 1,200 scientists from national research organizations and 3,900 administrative/technical personnel. A comprehensive coverage of the different disciplines is offered to the 62,000 students, including 3,000 doctoral students. University of Bordeaux is committed to promoting the careers of women and therefore actively welcomes applications from female candidates.

Application The applicant should submit his or her application by e-mail addressed to Dr. Sabine Seisel ([email protected]). The post is available from February 1st, 2014 or shortly later. Following documents should be attached: CV, statement about research interests, copy of MSc diploma or equivalent, full contact details.