Eligibility Criteria

MGICIAN will recruit 15 DCs as full-time employees for up to 36 months under Horizon Europe MSCA-DN rules.

At the date of recruitment, applicants must:

  • Not hold a doctoral degree.
  • Comply with the MSCA mobility rule (must not have lived or worked in the recruiting country for more than 12 months within the past 36 months).

Requirements and Skills

  • Master’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field.
  • Academic background relevant to the specific DC project.
  • Relevant technical/research experience.
  • Ability to work independently and in an international, interdisciplinary environment.
  • Analytical and communication skills.
  • Applicants must be willing to relocate and obtain any required visa or work permit.
     

Equal Opportunities

  • MGICIAN is committed to equal opportunities and follows the principles of the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers.
  • The consortium values diversity and does not discriminate based on gender, age, nationality, religion, disability, marital status, or cultural background.
  • Applicants from underrepresented groups, particularly women, are strongly encouraged to apply.
  • Disabled applicants (m/f/div) will receive preferential consideration if they meet the requisite qualifications.

What We Offer

  • International doctoral training in thermoelectric materials, devices, and solid-state cooling.
  • Structured scientific and transferable skills training with academic and industrial partners.
  • Competitive MSCA employment package, including salary and applicable allowances, subject to MSCA and national regulations.

Selection

Applications will be evaluated by a Selection Committee based on:

  • Academic excellence.
  • Scientific background and motivation.
  • Career development potential.

The process includes application review, shortlisting, and interview (online or in person). Selected candidates must provide documentary proof of MSCA eligibility and project-specific requirements.


This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon Europe programme under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Action Doctoral Network grant agreement No. 101227508.