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Open Call for 2 Doctoral positions in MSCA Doctoral Network "ViroiDoc" in Italy

ViroiDoc - Advanced Research on Viroid Pathogenesis and Control for Agricultural Sustainability. This project is funded by the European Union.

The ViroiDoc Doctoral Network is seeking 2 highly motivated Doctoral Candidates (DCs) to join our research teams at the CNR-IPSP in Italy. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to participate in the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Action (MSCA).

Positions are available to candidates who hold a university degree (MSc or equivalent) in plant biology, genetics, cell biology, biology, bioinformatics, biochemistry, chemistry, or a related discipline, completed no later than the start of the PhD project. The successful candidate should have a strong interest in conducting collaborative research in international and cross-sectoral contexts.

Application deadline: 5 September 2025 by 23:59 CET.

Application form

An overview of each research and training project on offer, along with the requirements for applicants, can be found in the ViroiDoc Open Call Guidelines. Please read the project descriptions carefully to ensure that you meet the required qualifications. Also pay close attention when uploading documents. First, check which information and documents you need to submit. To avoid interruptions to the session, we recommend filling in the form and uploading all the attachments in one go (without interruption). In your application, you may select a maximum of two (2) Doctoral positions from the proposed Individual Research Projects (IRPs) at the CNR-IPSP in Italy:*

DC7 in Italy: IRP Dissection of viroid pathogenesis through omics and phenotyping approaches at the CNR-IPSP in cooperation with the Università degli Studi di Bari Aldo Moro (UNIBA-DiSSPA).

DC8 in Italy: IRP Identification and characterization of novel infectious circular viroid-like RNAs in hosts belonging to different kingdoms at the CNR-IPSP in cooperation with the Università degli Studi di Bari Aldo Moro (UNIBA-DiSSPA).

Candidate Information

Name*

Surname*

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Candidate nationality

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Attach a copy of valid ID (passport or other) document (PDF)*

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Attach a copy of Proof of Residence (issued by an administrative unit or a similar authority) (PDF)*

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Attach a CV in Europass format (PDF)*

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Educational background

BSc degree in*

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MSc degree in*

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Attach academic transcripts of records and diplomas in English and certified (A scanned copy of the original Master´s degree with full transcripts. In case the Master’s degree has not been obtained at the Call closing date, applicants must upload their BSc degree/diploma in English, and also upload the transcript of the exams sustained so far during their master course, with a clear indication of the conclusion of the studies).*

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Attach a proof of English language proficiency (certificate at the level B2-C2 in line with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages - CEFR).*

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Attach two Reference Letters, including names and contact details of referees: Two letters from academic or professional references attesting to the applicant's qualifications, competencies, and potential contributions to the network.*

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Attach Motivation letter (max 1000 words): explain why the candidate wishes to join the ViroiDoc Doctoral Network and how the candidate’s skills and interests align with the goals of the proposed doctoral program. Describe Skills and Qualifications Assessment; relevant skills in areas like research methodologies, languages, technical expertise, etc., Master’s degree evaluation, Description of prior research experience (internships, publications, conference presentations, etc.).

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Sign declarations that DC meets the MSCA eligibility criteria and has no Doctoral Experience:*

I declare that I had no residence or main activity (work, studies, etc.) in the country of the recruiting beneficiary for more than 12 months in the 36 months before their recruitment date.

I declare that I do not have a doctoral degree at the time of recruitment.

Info about Europass: https://europass.europa.eu/

Should you require any additional information about the vacancies, please contact the coordinator of the ViroiDoc DN at info@viroidoc.eu.