National University of Ireland Galway

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for a full-time, fixed term position as a Postdoctoral Researcher with Centre for Chromosome Biology at the National University of Ireland, Galway.

This position is funded by European Joint Programme-Rare Disease Research and is available from March 2022 to contract end date of 23 June 2023.  There is the possibility of an additional 12 months of employment, depending on availability of research funding.

The Centre for Chromosome Biology at NUIG provides a research-intensive and friendly environment.  Further information about the research group and the Centre for Chromosome Biology is available at http://www.chromosome.ie.

Job Description:

The successful candidate will develop novel assays to measure expansions of DNA trinucleotide repeats in cultured human cells.  They will work towards creating and refining novel assays to measure and verify trinucleotide repeat expansions.  They will also contribute to project management and scientific communication, including funding applications.

Duties

•Work independently on developing novel assays for DNA trinucleotide repeat expansions in human cell culture

•Design and perform complex experiments and evaluate results

•Communicate outcomes, both verbally and written, to team members, supervisor, members of the Centre for Chromosome Biology, funding bodies and academic journals

•Assist the Principal Investigator with grant management, in preparing funding applications and in writing scientific manuscripts for publication

•Facilitate communications with industrial collaborators

Qualifications/Skills required:

Essential Requirements:

•PhD in Genetics, Biochemistry or a closely related discipline

•Ability to work and think independently

•Evidence of a strong background in biochemical, molecular biology and genetic techniques

•Evidence of specific experience with fluorescence readouts

•Experience with cell culture and construction of modified cell lines

•Demonstrable experience in scientific writing

Desirable Requirements:

•Excellent presentation skills

•Track record of peer-reviewed publications

•Experience working with industrial partners

Salary: €39,132 to €42,700 per annum pro rata for shorter and/or part-time (public sector pay policy rules pertaining to new entrants will apply)

Start date: Position is available from earliest possible commencement date  March 2022

Continuing Professional Development/Training:

Researchers at NUI Galway are encouraged to avail of a range of training and development opportunities designed to support their personal career development plans.

Further information on research and working at NUI Galway is available on Research at NUI Galway

For information on moving to Ireland please see www.euraxess.ie

Informal enquiries concerning the post may be made to Professor Bob Lahue, bob.lahue@nuigalway.ie

To Apply:

Applications to include a covering letter, CV, and the contact details of three referees should be sent, via e-mail (in word or PDF only) to Professor Bob Lahue, bob.lahue@nuigalway.ie

Please put reference number NUIG-RES 018-22 in subject line of e-mail application.

Closing date for receipt of applications is 5.00 pm 4th February 2022

Interviews are planned to be held on/about 15th February 2022

Due to ongoing COVID-19 related restrictions interviews may have to take  place virtually and start dates may need to be delayed

We reserve the right to re-advertise or extend the closing date for this post.

National University of Ireland, Galway is an equal opportunities employer.

All positions are recruited in line with Open, Transparent, Merit (OTM) and  Competency based recruitment

‘NUI Galway provides continuing professional development supports for all researchers seeking to build their own career pathways either within or beyond academia.  Researchers are encouraged to engage with our Researcher Development Centre (RDC) upon commencing employment – see www.nuigalway.ie/rdc for further information.’

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