HOW TO CREATE JOB OFFERS IN EURAXESS

Legenda:

	Standard information in Euraxess	
	Compilation tips	
*	Mandatory information	
	Pre-filled fields by the UNIPI Research Office (to be adapted in order to suit specific features of each single MSCA-ITN project)	

	BASIC INFORMATION	

Title *
The title of your offer.
xx PhD scholarship in the area of xxx at the University of Pisa

Offer Description * 
A description of the job.
The maximum number of characters has to be 50,000.

PhD position UNIPI: "xxx"
The Department of xxx at the University of Pisa (UNIPI) has xx open PhD positions in the area of xxx. Within the department, the research group xxx is actively involved in the area of xxx. 

The xxx project
The PhD position is part of [project acronym – project title], a project funded by the European Union’s Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation Programme under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie - Innovative Training Networks (MSCA-ITN), Grant Agreement No. xxx. xxx aims at developing xxx. The core objectives of [project acronym] are xxx. [project acronym] will train a cohort of xx ESRs (Early-Stage Researchers) to address xxx through multi-disciplinary training and research in xxx.

How you will work
ESR of the [acronym] project will acquire practical expertise in a variety of sectors from xxx. Technical, interdisciplinary and soft-skills will give ESRs a head start towards future leadership in xxx. ESR will work in an individual research project in a different host institution and will participate in academic and inter-sectoral secondments at the premises of other xxx members. The positions are offered full-time for three years (36 months). As a successful candidate, you will:
•	Conduct research at the Department of xxx of the University of Pisa in the context of the xxx project.
•	Engage in the xxx research activities and actively collaborate within the consortium.
•	Actively participate in the training programme offered by the xxx ITN.
•	Engage with researchers at xxx partner organizations across the EU.
•	Conduct research visits and secondments according to the individual career development plan.

Your tasks for UNIPI position: xxx

Motivation & Objectives: xxx

Expected results: xxx 

Researcher Profiles *
First Stage Researcher (R1) 

Research field *

Please select main research field (e.g. Anthropology) and sub research field (optional) and then click on “Save research field”

Type of Contract *
Temporary

Job Status *
Full time 

Hours Per Week *
40

Application Deadline *

Timezone *

Envisaged Job Starting Date

Is the job funded through a EU Research Framework Programme? *
H2020/Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions

Reference Number
Number given by the publishing organization to keep track of adverts published on EURAXESS (e.g. ABC-1234b-DE)

Marie Sklodowska-Curie Grant Agreement Number
Number given by the EC to the grant awarded to the MCA beneficiary. It is the contractor number (e.g. 123456)
Science4Refugees (Find out more on Science4Refugees)
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

How to Apply *
The preferred method for sending applications, it has to be one of the values: email or website. 

Internal Application form needed (.pdf files)

	HIRING INFO & WORK LOCATION	
HIRING ORGANISATION & OFFER POSTING CONTACT DETAILS

Organisation/Company *
University of Pisa

Organisation Type *
Higher Education Institute

Department

Country *
Italy

Street
Lungarno Pacinotti, 43

City
Pisa

State
Italy

Postal Code
56126

Website
www.unipi.it

Contact Person Email

Phone

Mobile phone

Fax

WORK LOCATIONS

Number of positions available *

Company/Institute *
Department of xxx
Country *
Street

City *

State/Province

Postal Code

	REQUIRED EDUCATION LEVEL 	

Main Research Field *

Level *
Master Degree or equivalent
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS 
The skills description (e.g. Managerial skills, communication…). 
The maximum number of characters has to be 3,000.
Candidates should have a two-year master's degree (120 ECTS points) or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to a two-year master's degree in xxx (or equivalent). Moreover, the following aspects constitutes relevant prerequisites to possess for successfully address the research activities: xxx
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
Describe any specific requirements related to your offer.
The maximum number of characters has to be 3,000.
At the time of recruitment, the ESR must not have resided or carried out his/her main activity (work, studies, etc.) in Italy for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to his/her recruitment under the project. Eligible candidates must be, at the time of the recruitment, in the first four years of their research career and have not been awarded a doctoral degree.
REQUIRED LANGUAGES

Language *

Level *
REQUIRED RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Research Field *

Years of Research Experience *

	ADDITIONAL INFO 	

Website for additional job details

BENEFITS
Any benefits associated with the job.
The maximum number of characters has to be 3,000.

The selected candidate will be appointed a temporary contract for 36 months, salary will be in line with the funding schemes of MSCA action, and in accordance with Italian rules and regulations, as stated in the Grant Agreement and MSCA Guide for Applicants. Monthly salary (living allowance + mobility allowance) will be of approx. 4,000€ (gross amount subject to health insurance/tax deductions), allocated following Italian specific contract conditions for MSCA candidates. Additional family allowance will be granted upon specific conditions.	

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
A description of the eligibility criteria associated with the job.
The maximum number of characters has to be 3,000.

To be eligible, the applicant must satisfy the mobility requirements of Marie Skłodowska-Curie actions. At the time of recruitment, the potential candidate:

"must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in the country of the recruiting beneficiary for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately before the recruitment date. Compulsory national service, short stays such as holidays, and time spent as part of a procedure for obtaining refugee status under the Geneva Convention are not taken into account" and "be in the first four years (full-time equivalent research experience) of their research careers and have not been awarded a doctoral degree".

We welcome all applicants, and specifically encourage people from traditionally under-represented groups to apply.

Applications that do not meet the eligibility criteria or that are received after the deadline will not be considered.

Required documents
•	A letter motivating the application (cover letter);
•	Detailed CV in Europass format in English, highlighting your achievements and fit to the applied position;
•	Scanned copies of BSc and MSc transcripts, with certified translation in English (if the degree qualification is not in English or in Italian);
•	Contact details or recommendation letters of two referees in English or in certified translation;
•	Scanned copy of valid identification document and, if applicable, of the Italian fiscal code;
•	Proof of xxx command of English (e.g., IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge or equivalent). This is not required in case of native English speakers (i.e., English is your mother tongue);
•	A copy of the applicant's scientific publications relevant for this selection;
•	The list of scientific publications and skill qualifications of the applicant, dated and signed.

Application procedure
All required documents should be submitted no later than xxx at xxx (local time). Applications must be submitted as one PDF, using the following application form/email xxx.

SELECTION PROCESS
A description of the selection process associated with the offer.
The maximum number of characters has to be 3,000.

Applications will be processed in compliance with the general rules for projects in the H2020/Marie Skłodowska-Curie programmes and according to the rules of the University of Pisa. 

For the selection procedure, the xxx consortium has appointed a Committee, consisting of xx members as listed below:

Professor xxx, University of Pisa
…

The selection is assessed by qualifications and an interview.

The total rating allowed is 100/100. Qualifications and publications will be assigned up to 60 points, with a minimum passing rate of 36/60. The interview will be assigned up to 40 points, with a minimum passing rate of 24/40. The final ranking list will be compiled considering both ratings.

The interview, reserved only to applicants passing the qualification rate, will be held at the University of Pisa, Department of xxx, Via xxx, Pisa, Italy. Candidates unable to attend the interview at the University of Pisa will be allowed to be interviewed via web or conference call. The Selection committee is appointed to establish the duly examination of the candidates and shall acquire each candidate’s copy of an identity card or passport.

Approval and Enrollment in the PhD programme
The scholarship for the PhD degree is subject to academic approval, and the candidate will be enrolled in one of the general/the PhD programmes (xxx) at the Department of xxx of University of Pisa.

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS	
Free text comment.
The maximum number of characters has to be 3,000.

About the University of Pisa
The University of Pisa, founded in 1343, is one of the most ancient and prestigious universities in Europe. Today the University of Pisa boasts: 20 large departments, covering all disciplinary areas, with high level research centers in the sectors of physics, life sciences, computer science, engineering, mathematics, among others; 58 First cycle (Bachelor) degree courses; 67 Long cycle (Master) degree courses; 8 long single-cycle degree courses; 20 PhD courses; 47 Third-cycle specialisation programmes; 62 One-year specialization programmes. The academic staff counts around 1,400 professors and researchers, 1,500 administrative employees, and more than 50,000 students (including students from other Italian regions and from abroad). In 2013 UNIPI obtained, the ECTS (European Credit Transfer System) label and the ECHE (Erasmus Charter for Higher Education). 

Further information
Further information may be obtained from Prof. xxx, (+39) 050 xxx or xxx@unipi.it. 
You can read more about Department of xxx at xxx.