Call for application 36° cycle


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  • BIOLOGIA ANIMALE
  • BOTANICA
  • SCIENZE ECOLOGICHE
  • ANTROPOLOGIA

Specifications of Scholarships and available positions

Overall Specifications approved for the course by the Academic Senate

Scolarships Consortia External scholarships Positions
10 0 0 12
External organizations scholarships
1 borsa è co-finanziata con la Stazione Zoologica "Anton Dohrn"1 borsa

Themes defined for funded scholarships

COMPLESSIVA PER IL CORSO

- Finanziata da Stazione Zoologica "Anton Dohrn": Relazioni velenifere: ricerche sulle basi molecolari delle relazioni trofiche tra coralli e gasteropodi corallivori
Institution: 1 borsa è co-finanziata con la Stazione Zoologica "Anton Dohrn"
SZN-BBCD
La ricerca mira a definire le basi molecolari dei meccanismi di difesa e di attacco, sviluppati tra gli cnidari e i loro predatori gasteropodi. Il/la candidato/a dovrà essere in grado di affrontare questa tematica integrando metodologie molecolari, fisiologiche ed evoluzionistiche.

- Venom liasons: investigating the molecular basis of the trophic relationships between corals and corallivorous snails
The investigation aims at defining the molecular basis of the defense and attack mechanisms, between corals and their gastropod predators. The successful candidate is expected to be able to tackle this research topic by integrating molecular, physiological and evolutionary methodologies.

COMPLESSIVA PER IL CORSO

- Nessuna tematica specifica
Institution:

Il candidato sceglierà una tematica in fase di presentazione della candidatura on line

Admission Procedure

Qualifications assessment 1. Qualifications (max 20 scores)

1.1 Graduation mark (master's, specialist or single cycle - max 12 scores)
Graduation mark Scores
110; 110 cum laude 12
109 -108 10
107 -106 8
105 -104 6
103 -102 4
102 -100 2
< 100 0

For students who will discuss the thesis after the application - but WITHIN 31 October 2020, the grid in 1.1 is replaced by the following grid:

Arithmetic mean of the exams / Scores
29 - 30 12
28 – 28.99 10
27 - 27.99 8
26 - 26.99 6
25 - 25.99 4
<25 0

1.2 Publications (max 3 scores)

Description / Scores
ISI publications (first author or corresponding author) 3
ISI publications (co-author) 2
Book chapter 1
Contribution to conference 0.5

1.3 Research experiences (max 5 scores)

Description / scores

Experiences abroad (at least two months, including Erasmus) 2
Research collaboration contracts, scholarships, research grants, co.co.co,co.co.pro.) 1
Postgraduate training courses; diplomas / certificates of knowledge of foreign languages; Certificates of participation in research groups; Other awards (eg: prize-giving in competitions, second Master degree); Computer skills 2
Research project 2. Research project (max 40 scores)

Evaluation of research projects will be completed by the Commission by 11/10/2020. The Commission will draw up a single ranking including the evaluation of qualifications and the research project, which will be published in the register of the Department and on the website (https://web.uniroma1.it/dip_dba302/) on 11/11/2020.

At the oral examination will be admitted candidates that overall assessment of qualifications and the evaluation of the project have achieved a score of at least 45/60.
Contact details: phone: +39 0649912571 email: catia.cerra@uniroma1.it

The research projects must be submitted together with the application form and must be written in English according compulsorily the following format:

a) Project title (max 300 characters)
b) Overview of the proposed research at national and international level (max 5000 characters)
c) objective description (general and specific) of the project and methodological approaches (max 10000 characters)
d) Research innovation, and the potential to advance knowledge with respect to the state of the art (max 5000 characters)
e) Description of research activities with a three-year annual activities program (max 5000 characters)
f) Cost prediction (for example, consumables, equipment, experiences abroad, conferences, publications, etc.)
g) List of bibliographic references (max. 4000 characters)

The commission will carefully evaluate:

i) clarity and completeness in the definition and description of the research objectives, the strategy used to achieve them and the three-year program (max 10 scores)
ii) relevance of the project with the objectives of the doctorate with emphasis on the research topics defined in the different curricula (maximum 10 scores)
iii) knowledge of the state of the art (max 10 scores)
iv) economic feasibility (max 10 scores).

The proposal must be included in one of the research themes defined for each of the four Curricula on which the PhD School Committee members have active research lines (see website of the Department of Environmental Biology, https://phd.uniroma1.it/web/BIOLOGIA- ENVIRONMENT-AND-EVOLUZIONISTICA_nD3488.aspx).

It should be noted that the research illustrated in the project sent at the time of enrollment in the admission competition will also be assessed in terms of consistency with the issues set out in the competition notice and according to a feasibility plan. However, in the event of admission, the PhD research project will be subsequently defined and approved by the PhD School Committee of the Curriculum of afference before the start of the research activities.
language INGLESE
Oral interview 3. Oral exam (max 60 scores)

The oral exam, in Italian or English (depending on the choice of candidate), will take place on 11/16/2020 and it will focus on:
i. Presentation and "defense" of the project in front of the entire commission. At the same time, the members of the commission will evaluate with particular attention: i) the validity of the methodological approach and the way in which the candidate responds to any criticism; ii) the logistical and financial feasibility and sustainability of the project; iii) the innovation of the research and the potential to make an advancement of knowledge compared to the state of the art in the reference sector.
ii. Verification of the candidate's knowledge of the chosen curriculum; this verification will start from the specific theme of the project presented and then will extend to the broader themes concerning the curriculum of afference.

The oral exam is passed with a minimum score of 45/60.

The overall minimum score for admission to the PhD is 90/120

language INGLESE
ITALIANO

contacts and info Coordinatrice del Dottorato/PhD Coordinator: Prof.ssa G. Pasqua - email gabriella.pasqua@uniroma1.it Referente Dottorato/PhD Contact: Dr.ssa Catia Cerra - email catia.cerra@uniroma1.it

Curriculum studiorum

Graduation date and grade of the Master's degree
detailed list of exams including completion dates and scores of Masters's degree
History of Scholarships, Research Grants (or similar)
Certificates of Foreign Languages
Certificates of participation in post-graduate university courses
certificates of Participation in research groups
certificates of Participation in internships
Other University Awards/Degrees (e.g.: awards in competition, second degree)
Computer skills
Publications list

Required documentation

§ research project
mandatory, the file must be uploaded within 23/07/2020
§ List of publications
optional
ISI publication (first author or corresponding)
ISI publication (co-author)
Book chapter
Contribution to conference

The list of references should only include works that have been published or accepted for publication.
Reference list entries should be alphabetized by the last names of the first author of each work.
Journal names and book titles should be italicized.

Journal article Harris, M., Karper, E., Stacks, G., Hoffman, D., DeNiro, R., Cruz, P., et al. (2001). Writing labs and the Hollywood connection. Journal of Film Writing, 44(3), 213–245.
Article by DOI Slifka, M. K., & Whitton, J. L. (2000) Clinical implications of dysregulated cytokine production. Journal of Molecular Medicine, https://doi.org/10.1007/s001090000086
Book Calfee, R. C., & Valencia, R. R. (1991). APA guide to preparing manuscripts for journal publication. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.
Book chapter O’Neil, J. M., & Egan, J. (1992). Men’s and women’s gender role journeys: Metaphor for healing, transition, and transformation. In B. R. Wainrib (Ed.), Gender issues across the life cycle (pp. 107–123). New York: Springer.
Online document Abou-Allaban, Y., Dell, M. L., Greenberg, W., Lomax, J., Peteet, J., Torres, M., & Cowell, V. (2006). Religious/spiritual commitments and psychiatric practice. Resource document. American Psychiatric Association. http://www.psych.org/edu/other_res/lib_archives/archives/200604.pdf. Accessed 25 June 2007.
, the file must be uploaded within 23/07/2020
§ description of previous research experience
optional
Description of research and methodologies acquired at university laboratories or external national and international research centers, the file must be uploaded within 23/07/2020
§ degree thesis (complete)
mandatory
Upload full master's thesis, the file must be uploaded within 23/07/2020
§ Motivation letter containing the indication of chosen curriculum (by the candidate )
mandatory
Motivation letter which also includes the specification of the chosen curriculum, the file must be uploaded within 23/07/2020

Language Skills

the candidate must know the following languages
ENGLISH

Exam Schedule

Qualifications assessment
day28/10/2020
notesA partire dal giorno 30/10/2020 la Commissione valuterà i progetti di ricerca presentati ai diversi curricula / From the day 10.30.2020, the Commission will assess the research projects submitted to the various curricula
publication on notice boardYes
publication on the web siteYes
web sitehttps://phd.uniroma1.it/web/BIOLOGIA-AMBIENTALE-ED-EVOLUZIONISTICA_nD3488_IT.aspx
date of publication11/11/2020
contactscatia.cerra@uniroma1.it

Altra tipologia (Research project)
day30/10/2020
notesnone
time99:99
classroomda definire in seguito
addressDipartimento di Biologia Ambentale, Piazzale Aldo Moro, 5 - Roma
publication on notice boardYes
publication on the web siteYes
web sitehttps://phd.uniroma1.it/web/BIOLOGIA-AMBIENTALE-ED-EVOLUZIONISTICA_nD3488_IT.aspx
date of publication11/11/2020
contactscatia.cerra@uniroma1.it

Oral interview
day16/11/2020
notesLa prova orale inizierà il 16/11/2020 e potrà proseguire il giorno 17/11/2020
time99:99
classroomda definire in seguito
addressDipartimento di Biologia Ambientale, Piazzale Aldo Moro, 5 - Roma
publication on notice boardYes
publication on the web siteYes
web sitehttps://phd.uniroma1.it/web/BIOLOGIA-AMBIENTALE-ED-EVOLUZIONISTICA_nD3488_IT.aspx
date of publication18/11/2020
contactscatia.cerra@uniroma1.it

Evaluation scale

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