Cross-Node Job Shadowing


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We are excited to announce the Cross-Node Job Shadowing program! This is an opportunity for Node Staff to work with other Euro-BioImaging Node outside their country of residence to keep learning and to exchange ideas and best practices.

Whether you're interested in scientific and technical fields, facility operations, or data management and analysis, this program is for you!

Funded by the EU project EVOLVE, this initiative supports Node Staff in expanding their expertise and fostering collaboration.

Benefits

For Individual Node Staff

  • Network with people in a similar field to your own
  • Attain new technical and operational skills and abilities
  • Experience a new work environment

For Nodes

  • Promoting technical/operational development at Nodes
  • Stimulating participation in collaborative projects
  • Improving and harmonizing operational and administrative procedures

Overview of the Node-to-Node exchanges from the 24 applications to the first round of the Job Shadowing program
Overview of the Node-to-Node exchanges from the first round of the shadowing program - EVOLVE 2024

How does it work?

To participate, both the visitor and the host must be active staff members at a Euro-BioImaging Node at different member states. While not a requirement, preference may be given to applicants who have not previously received support through EVOLVE Training opportunities. The program is open to all Euro-BioImaging Node Staff, including technicians, administrative employees, and Node managers.

Application Rounds

The program runs an annual call each Spring during the EVOLVE project (starting in 2024).

Selected applicants are entitled to reimbursement for visit expenses including travel, accommodation and meals upon invoice submission.

Need help finding the right Node?

If you know what you want to learn but aren’t sure where to go, our training team will connect you with a suitable host.

Visit Duration

Minimum 3 days, maximum 2 weeks. We encourage covering multiple topics for a well-rounded experience.

How to apply?

There are two ways to apply.

A. You already have a Node in mind

  1. Contact your chosen host Node.
  2. Work together to create a Training Plan.
  3. Submit the official Application Form.

B. You need help finding the right Node

  1. Fill out the request for form for the host-pairing service.
  2. We will connect you with a suitable host.
  3. Collaborate with the host to develop a Training Plan before applying.

If you need assistance to be paired with a host, apply early! Late requests may not be accommodated before the deadline.

If you are working at our Euro-BioImaging Node you should have received the link to the official application and our host-pairing submission forms. If you have any questions, please reach out to: info@eurobioimaging.eu

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The Job Shadowing initiative is made possible through EU funding as part of the EVOLVE project.

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