Job Responsibilities
As researcher under contract, I make research for a pre-defined
project that has been granted, but I also have the possibility of
answering scientific collaborations not related with the project.
About fifty percent of my time is devoted to external collaborations.
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Job Requirements
I got my licence in chemical sciences after 4 years at the
University, with a great distinction grade (around 16/20)
I got my PhD six years later, with the greatest distinction grade
(18/20).
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Uppers
Basic research is thrilling and exciting because you do not know what results
you will have at the end.
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Downers
Making reports and projects, though necessary, are becoming a
burden when asked to often.
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Lifestyle
The possibility of arranging your 38-40 hours a week at your convenience, with
of course a minimum during the usual daywork time.
I travel only when I go to congresses and conferences. We do not have any dress
code.
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Compensation
The base salary is defined by the governement rules and depend on
the title of the researcher (beginning post-doc or experienced
one). There is one bonus called the thirteenth month, which is
given partly in June for the holidays period, and partly in
December for Christmas period.
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Advice to Jobseekers
This is a very good job for young scientists wanted to get a
little more experience in a university lab.
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