Two (2) Experienced Researcher (ER) positions � “Optimisation and scale-up of cellulose fiber based packaging, focused on solid board with the integration of printed intelligence”; “Minimising losses in production and management of packaging waste”. � available in the Marie Curie Initial Training Network (ITN ) “NewGenPak”.
The NewGenPak ITN is an interdisciplinary research training network of 8 European universities, 3 research institutes and 6 enterprises from 10 European countries (Coordinator: Chris Breen, Sheffield Hallam University, U.K.). It is funded under the Marie Curie Framework 7 programme. Further information about the Marie Curie programme, the eligibility criteria and the salary/benefits for researchers can be found at http://ec.europa.eu/research/mariecurieactions/index.htm
The network will deliver a joint multidisciplinary research training programme for ten Early Stage Researchers (ESRs) and two Experienced Researchers (ERs) who have the acumen, enthusiasm and motivation to make a significant contribution to a challenging, interdisciplinary research project.
The NewGenPak partnership will encourage and foster the growth of the researchers’ skills in scientific expertise, technological knowledge and professional aptitude. The key vehicle in this strategy is a supervised personal, original research project in a critical aspect of sustainable packaging.
The aims of the NewGenPak ITN are:
(i) to conduct top-level research and training and devise innovative solutions for specific EU needs in the area of sustainable packaging,
(ii) to advance the state-of-the-art in wood cellulose based sustainable packaging in three specific areas (a) next generation packaging composites, (b) cellulose-fibre based active packaging and © environmental, economic and societal aspects of packaging production,
(iii) to educate the next generation of researchers inside a broad European research training network which includes universities, research centres and industry, thereby accelerating the researchers’ advancement in their chosen career,
(iv) to improve the career prospects of ERs and ESRs through complementary training such as; writing and presentation skills; language, effective communication and collaboration; project management and finance; project/product cycles; entrepreneurship; IPR .

Experienced Researcher Positions

ER-2: Optimisation and scale-up of cellulose fiber based packaging, focused on solid board with the integration of printed intelligence. (HOST : Bumaga BV, Arnhem, The Netherlands).
This ER will work in WP2. This research project will focus on work in scale-up and implementation of sustainable smart, active and intelligent packaging in paper and board and related industries. Research work will be directed towards market applications of innovative paper and board products. Using a solid board package with printed intelligence as the target product, the ER will become proficient in product development and production, project management, project support, market exploration and market introductions.
At the end of the project the ER will have developed skills in planning, organizing and executing projects, as well as overseeing teams. Cooperation with links further down the supply chain (suppliers of raw materials, converters, packagers, etc.) and also with universities and scientific research institutes is foreseen. The research project will be undertaken within the scope of our initiative Smart and Slim supply chains.

ER-3: Minimising losses in production and management of packaging waste. (HOST : Bumaga BV, Arnhem, The Netherlands).
This ER will work in WP3. This research project will focus on work in production efficiency of various packaging. The work will be directed at research on the availability of alternative raw materials, recycling and other specific papermaking processes. Environmental, economical and societal issues will also be an important consideration. The ER will become proficient in product development and production, covering the whole production cycle and market implementation.
At the end of the project the ER will have developed skills in planning, organizing and executing projects, as well as overseeing teams. Cooperation with links further down the supply chain (suppliers of raw materials, converters, packagers, etc.) and also with universities and scientific research institutes is foreseen. The research project will be undertaken within the scope of our initiative Smart and Slim supply chains.

Bumaga BV
An initiative of Centre of Competence Paper and Board (Kenniscentrum Papier en Karton, KCPK ) located in Arnhem, the Netherlands, Bumaga is an SME which focuses all its activities towards development and improvement of the paper and board chain. Bumaga also implements new potential applications of fiber based products and bridges the gap between fundamental research and the adoption of new technologies by the market. Bumaga has got a wide experience in accomplishing projects in corporation with paper mills, research institutes, consumers and other partners outside the paper and board chain. Bumaga looks for possibilities in the following areas: investigation towards new innovative production/market combinations, quest towards innovations in paper and board industry, project management, project support, government support, financial support, market explorations, market introductions and patents and licenses for new technologies.

Eligibility requirements:
ER appointments are full-time, fixed term for one year each.
ER-2 would start optimally in May/June 2012 (research project duration is 12 months from date of start) and ER-3 in May/June 2013 (research project duration is 12 months from date of start).
ERs are encouraged to be recruited and trained in the private sector, with special attention being given to SMEs, in order to develop their management and entrepreneurial skills (organisation of the planning of secondments, setting-up collaboration with other institutions, coaching of ESRs, etc.).

Experienced Researchers must be (at the time of recruitment by the host organisation):
i) in possession of a doctoral degree, or
ii) have at least four years and less than five years of full-time equivalent research experience.
Research experience (full-time equivalent) is measured from the date when an ER applicant obtained the degree which formally entitled him/her to embark on a doctorate, either in the country in which the degree was obtained or in the country in which the research training is provided, irrespective of whether or not a doctorate was envisaged.
Trans-national mobility (i.e. move from one country to another) is an essential requirement of Marie Curie Training Networks. At the time of recruitment by the host organisation, researchers (ESR ) must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc) in the Netherlands for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to the reference date.
Applicants for this ER post may be a national of any Member State of the European Union, of any Associated Country or of any other third country, but they may not be a Dutch national.
Applicants must also be prepared to be seconded for short periods (from a few weeks up to a maximum of 30% of the recruitment period) to other network partners to carry out part of their research work. The willingness to travel internationally for the purpose of research, training and dissemination is a requirement of the position.
A good knowledge of the English language; fluent speaking and writing to IELTS level 6 (possession of certificate is not necessary!) or the equivalent is required.

Enquiries:
For further information about NewGenPak and the ER position at Bumaga BV contact Sanne Tiekstra, s.tiekstra@bumaga.nl or +31 26 365 3415.

More info on Bumaga can be viewed at: www.bumaga.nl/
More info on KCPK (Bumaga is 100% subsidiary of KCPK ) can be viewed at: http://www.kcpk.nl/