Job Information
Organisation/Company: George Emil Palade University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science, and Technology of Târgu Mureș
Department: IOSUD
Research Field: Medical sciences
Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2)
Positions: Postdoc Positions
Application Deadline: 1 Dec 2026 - 14:00 (Europe/Budapest)
Country: Romania
Type of Contract: Temporary
Job Status: Not Applicable
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?: Other EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?: No
Offer Description
Infections and Antibiotic Therapy
- Pathogen Identification and Diagnostics
- Antimicrobial Resistance Mechanisms
- Antibiotic Stewardship
- Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs)
- Emerging and Re-emerging Infections and Global Health
The tasks related to the position will be established in agreement with the mentor, depending on the chosen research topic.
Where to apply
Website: https://umfst.ro/info-studenti/studii/doctorat/cercetatori-postdoctorali/
Requirements
Research Field: Medical sciences
Education Level: PhD or equivalent
Languages: ROMANIAN, ENGLISH
Additional Information
Benefits
- Access to modern infrastructure
- The position is supported by a monthly scholarship amounting to 3,700 RON
Eligibility criteria
Eligible candidates must cumulatively meet the following conditions:
a) hold a doctoral degree in relevant fields, obtained no more than 5 years prior to the date of the admission competition; exception: candidates who have obtained certificates of excellence in “Marie Skłodowska-Curie”–type competitions, for whom no time limit applies; b) submit an advanced research plan compatible with the strategic research directions of UMPhST; c) meet the specific conditions applicable to EU/ non-EU citizens, with recognition/ equivalence of the doctoral diploma in accordance with legislation; d) for foreign candidates opting for Romanian as the working language – hold a language proficiency certificate (minimum level B2); e) have not previously benefited from public funding for another postdoctoral programme, in accordance with the declaration of personal responsibility;
Selection process
The evaluation of candidates is carried out based on a public scoring grid (scores from 1 to 10), which includes:
- Eligibility and quality of the application file (completeness of documents, fulfilment of requirements) – pass/ fail
- Advanced research plan (40%) – originality, relevance, feasibility, potential impact, and alignment with the strategic directions of UMPhST;
- Previous scientific activity (30%) – publications in indexed journals (number, quality – quartiles, citations), projects, patents, awards, mobility experiences, as well as other relevant elements (letters of recommendation, involvement in mentoring/ teaching activities, etc.);
- Interview/ project presentation (30%) – clarity of presentation, argumentative capacity, and career development vision
Additional comments
Bibliography
- Fong IW, Drlica K, Shlaes D, editors. Antimicrobial Resistance in the 21st Century. 2nd ed. Springer; 2020.
- Holmes A, Sharland M. Antimicrobial Stewardship: A Global Perspective. In: Cohen J, Powderly WG, Opal SM, editors. Infectious Diseases. 5th ed. Elsevier; 2021.
- World Health Organization. (2025). Global Antibiotic Resistance Surveillance Report 2025: WHO Global Antimicrobial Resistance and Use Surveillance System (GLASS). WHO Press. Available at: https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240116337
- Ho, C. S., et al. (2025). Antimicrobial resistance: a concise update. The Lancet Microbe, 6(1), e100947. doi:10.1016/j.lanmic.2024.07.010
- Ghid pentru prevenirea și limitarea fenomenului de rezistență la antimicrobiene (AMR) și a infecțiilor asociate asistenței medicale (IAAM) — Societatea Română de Microbiologie. https://mateibals.ro/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Ghid-Micro-complet-15-sep.pdf
- Morens, D. M., & Fauci, A. S. (2020). Emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases. In W. C. Cockerham (Ed.), International Encyclopedia of Public Health(2nd ed., pp. 157–170). Academic Press.
- Blaser MJ, Cohen JI, Holland SM, editors. Mandell, Douglas, and Bennett’s Principles and Practice of Infectious Diseases. 10th ed. Philadelphia: Elsevier; [2025]. Chapter 16, The Clinician and the Microbiology Laboratory: Test Ordering, Specimen Collection, and Result Interpretation
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: George Emil Palade University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science, and Technology of Târgu Mureș
Country: Romania
State/Province: Mureș
City: Târgu Mureș
Postal Code: 540142
Street: Gheorghe Marinescu, nr. 38
Contact
State/Province: Mureș
City: Targu Mures
Website: https://www.umfst.ro/home.html
Street: Gheorghe Marinescu, 38
Postal Code: 540142
E-Mail: scoala.doctorala@umfst.ro
Phone: +4 0265 215 551