Related fields: 

• Microbiology,
• Biotechnology,
• Molecular Biology,
• Biochemistry

• Doctoral contract for 36 months
• Salary in accordance with MSCA funding and Irish regulation
• Tuition fees and visa-related fees are covered by the consortium
• Access to University College Cork infrastructure and resources
• Supervision by experienced researchers
• Opportunities for mobility and international collaborations within the SpoilControl consortium.
• Language courses from the hosting country
• Training opportunities in food and fermentation technology careers

• Applicants can be of any nationality as long as they satisfy the MSCA mobility rule: “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. Country of main activity = not only where the fellow was physically based but also the country of the institution for which the main activity was performed”.

• Candidates must hold a Master’s degree or equivalent (e.g., engineering degree) or be in the process of obtaining it by the start of the PhD project.

SpoilControl will guarantee a genuinely independent, transparent, and professional evaluation of exceptional quality. 

The selection process will include the following steps:

• Eligibility Check: The Project Manager (PM) will carry out an initial eligibility check for all applicants.
• Application Review: Future academic supervisors, in accordance with the MSCA Green Charter, will review applications based on key evaluation
  criteria.
   

• /!\ The 4-5 highest-ranked proposals for the PhD project will be shortlisted for the next stage.

   

• Interviews: Remote interviews will be conducted by the recruiting beneficiary and future supervisors, including non-academic members. These
  interviews will adhere to the MSCA Green Charter and the HR policies of the relevant institute.
• Ranking List: After the interviews, a ranking list will be generated for each DC project. The list will be sent to the Selection Board (SB) along with the
  applications and evaluation marks.
• Selection: The Supervisory Board (SB) will review the ranking list and endorse the final selection. They will establish the final shortlist and reserve
  list, which will consist of 15 applications for both categories (top selection and reserve).
• Notification of Results: The PM (Project Manager) or main supervisors will notify applicants of the final results by e-mail