INSTITUTE OF LIFE SCIENCES OPENS CALL FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FROM RESEARCHERS WORKING ON THE MOLECULAR PHYSIOLOGY OF PLANTS
The Institute of Life Sciences of the Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies, in view of the possible opening of a tenure track position at the level of Assistant Professor [‘Ricercatore di tipo B’ (RTDB) in the Italian system], seeks expressions of interest from researchers working on the molecular physiology of plants.
The ideal candidate should have a solid background in plant physiology, with emphasis on molecular approaches to the study of plant growth and development. Previous experience on the study of plant responses to abiotic stress, especially flooding and hypoxia-related stresses will be of special interest. Knowledge and experience with the identification of the genes behind phenotypes of plants, and with the most recent approaches in the study of plant physiology will also be important.
S/he should develop research activities in one, or more, of the following areas: plant physiology, plant adaptation to the environment and plant stress responses. The overall objective of his/her research will be to identify and develop innovative research activities dealing with plant growth and development, and its modulation by environmental cues. The ideal candidate will also develop and apply new tools to understand the physiology of plants, the identification of gene function, the adaptation of plants to climate changes.
We encourage application from candidates with:
- a PhD degree;
- an excellent scientific publication track record;
- experience in acquiring and managing research funds from international/EU/national funding agencies;
- experience in teaching academic courses, and in tutoring MSc and PhD students;
- proven record of inter-personal skills and capability to build connections with relevant academic partners and stakeholders;
- excellent communication and social skills.
Applicants' track record should indicate the potential to achieve an excellent international reputation in this research area, as reflected by the quality of publications, the impact in the scientific community and the capacity to obtain external research funding from international/EU/national funding agencies and industry. S/he should also be committed to provide excellent teaching at all levels, and to communicate the relevance and impact of her/his research to the scientific community.
S/he will join the internationally recognized faculty of Sant’Anna School, and will help the School to build an inter-disciplinary centre of excellence focussed on climate change and its impacts.
In 2020, according to the QS University rankings, Sant’ Anna School ranked 2nd in Italy; furthermore, according to the Times Higher Education World University Rankings, the School ranked 1st among the Italian Universities, 149th worldwide among all universities, and 7th worldwide among the small-size universities.
Pisa offers an outstanding research environment, with two schools for advanced studies (Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna and Scuola Normale Superiore), a large public university and many other public and private scientific hubs. Pisa has also a very rich cultural scene and offers an excellent quality of life, in the heart of the historic heritage and natural beauty of Tuscany. It has an international airport, and high-speed rail connections to Roma, Milano and other Italian cities. It is located about 1-hour drive from many historical Italian cities, including Firenze, Lucca, Siena, San Gimignano and Volterra.
Interested individuals should send their expressions of interest to ilscall2020@santannapisa.it, including a cover letter motivating their interest in the call (1 page maximum), a CV (2 pages maximum) and a complete list of publications, research and teaching activities and past and ongoing research projects. The deadline for receiving the expression of interest is the 31st of March, 2021. All correspondence and expressions of interest will be kept strictly confidential.
Knowledge of the Italian language is not required, but the ability to teach and communicate in English is mandatory. The School guarantees equal gender opportunities in recruitment and career and welcomes applications from women.
Disclaimer: this is not yet a job vacancy advertisement. Based on the expressions of interest, the Sant’Anna School for Advanced Studies will determine whether or not to open any position, and which selection procedure to follow.
