Postdoctoral Researcher (Industry Projects, Materials Characterisation) Ref No. 031791

Title:                                       Postdoctoral Researcher (Industry Projects, Materials Characterisation) Ref No. 031791          

Department:                           PMBRC Research Centre      

Location:                                Cork Road Campus, Waterford

Employer:                              South East Technological University                                 

Reporting to:                         PMBRC Centre Manager

Contract Duration:                2 years

Commencement Date:          Immediately

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A standby panel may be formed from which vacancies for this role may be filled.

Job Overview:

The Pharmaceutical and Molecular Biotechnology Research Centre (PMBRC) was established in 2008, consolidating existing research in WIT in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and biomedical sciences into one research centre.  The PMBRC is one of 17 centres of excellence funded by the Enterprise Ireland Technology Gateway programme.  The PMBRC has established strong links with the national pharmaceutical and healthcare sector and has secured funding of over €4m for industrial projects since 2008.  In addition, the centre is involved in a number of national and international initiatives with academic partners.  The PMBRC has won multiple awards for Research and Development Achievement over the years at the Pharma Industry Awards. See the PMBRC website at http://pmbrc.org/   

The PMBRC offers a range of contract analytical and contract research services to Irish industry.  The volume of work now requires additional resources to conduct and manage this important aspect of the PMBRC’s function. Reporting to the PMBRC Manager, the recruited researcher will be responsible for carrying out contract analysis and contract research projects for industry clients, particularly projects involving the physico-chemical characterisation of materials.

Key Responsibilities/ Duties:

• To analyse industry samples submitted for contract analysis.
• To perform or assist in the completion of collaborative research projects.
• To summarise data in technical reports and presentations.
• To assist in the administration of the contract analysis projects including preparing quotations, requesting invoices and uploading project information to databases as required.
• To assist in academic and commercial research projects as required.
• To assist in the upkeep and maintenance of equipment as required.
• Such other duties, temporarily or on a continuing basis, as may reasonably be required commensurate with the position.

Salary:

The Gross Salary applicable to this post is:€42,782-49,177.

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At a minimum candidates must demonstrate in their application that they possess all of the essential elements applicable in the person specification. The Technological University will then decide to interview only those applicants who appear from the information available, to be the most suitable, in terms of experience, qualifications and other requirements of the post. Candidates should keep a hard copy of the advert for their file as this will be needed for review should their application progress.

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