Offer Description
The Research Unit of the University of the Aegean seeks to appoint a Biologist (R3-PhD) who has experience on microbial communities’ analysis in environmental samples, for a duration of 6 months (affiliation with the UAegean Water and Air Quality Laboratory).
The selected individual will participate in a project funded by the EU entitled “A Holistic Approach towards onsite hospital wastewater treatment”, with the acronym “LIFE22-ENV-EL-HIPPOCRATES” and project number: 101113941. The main objective of the project is to determine whether and how the innovative combined eco-technologies (HIPPOCRATEs’ system) developed and tested successfully at pilot scale, for the removal of selected contaminants of emerging concern through the on-site treatment of hospital wastewater effluent, before entering the main sewage system, are achieving similar high efficiency (in terms of removal and cost) at large demonstration scale in hospitals in Greece and Luxembourg.
We are looking for a talented Biologist interested in microbial communities’ analysis in activated sludge systems and membrane bioreactors. The researcher will have the opportunity to:
– Become a member of a European project implementing at large demonstration scale a novel technology for efficient removal of emerging contaminants from hospital wastewater.
– Participate in the microbial communities’ analysis of activated sludge system and membrane bioreactor treating hospital wastewater
Where to apply
E-mail: elke_positions@aegean.gr
Skills/Qualifications
Applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree in Biology (or equivalent) and a Master’s degree and PhD in topics related to environmental microbiology
Specific Requirements
- Previous participation in EU-funded or co-funded research projects
- Presentations at international conferences in the relevant research field
- Publications in peer-reviewed journals in the relevant research field
- Excellent oral and written skills in English language
Additional Information
Benefits
Expected job benefits
- Participation in a team of active researchers working in high level applied research with key EU industry and academic partners.
- Development of interdisciplinary research skills
- Research outcome visibilityContract Duration
- 6 months with the possibility of extension according to the project needsFlexible Work location
- The selected candidate will offer services as needed at University facilities, upon agreement with the supervisor (Principal Investigator). The project requires, however, frequent online participation in project and Lab meetings.Allocated budget
- Range of hourly rate: 30-40 euros/hour. Depends on experience and qualifications (incl. tax and social security)Envisaged starting date
- May 2026
Eligibility criteria
Applicants must have a bachelor in Biology and their profile should cover the Requirements described above.
Applicants should submit the following documents in PDF format by email:
- Application Form (here)
- Curriculum Vitae
- List Publications relevant to the job announcement
- The name and contact details of one referees
Applications should be submitted by email sent to: elke_positions@aegean.gr
Application deadline: 18.04.2026
Selection process
The assessment of the curriculum evaluation will be based on the documents applicants will provide. In case an interview will be needed, applicants will be invited to participate via teleconference.
The selection criteria for candidates will take into account their qualifications and previous research experience, including qualifications and experience obtained in non-standard and informal ways (as presented in the submitted application documents). UAegean focuses on cultivating a research community that advances gender equality, ends all forms of discrimination, and empowers women researchers.
Applications will be evaluated by an Evaluation Committee composed of three (3) UAegean professors from different academic departments (gender balanced, chaired by the project’s Principal Investigator). Applicants that do not fulfill the required qualifications will be excluded from the evaluation process.
After evaluation, applicants will receive a notification email with a short summary of the evaluation report. Applicants who were not selected have the right to appeal the selection decision, by addressing their written objection to the University of the Aegean Research Unit Secretariat within five days from the notification date (via email sent to rcs@aegean.gr). The permanent Committee for Appeals and Objections, which is supported by a member of the UAegean RU Secretariat, will review the process and issue advice to the UAegean Research Committee on letters of objection submitted by the non-selected applicants. The Research Committee will receive the advice of the Committee for Appeals and Objections and take a decision on the objection (process defined by the Greek Law, 4957/2022, article 245).
Website for additional job details: https://ru.aegean.gr
