13 Apr 2024
Job Information
- Organisation/Company
- University College Dublin
- Research Field
- Biological sciences » Other
- Researcher Profile
- First Stage Researcher (R1)
- Country
- Ireland
- Application Deadline
- Type of Contract
- Temporary
- Job Status
- Full-time
- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
- Not funded by an EU programme
- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
- No
Offer Description
Applications are invited for a temporary post of a Post-doctoral Research Fellow Level 1 within UCD School of Biomolecular and Biomedical Science.
A postdoctoral scientist is required to investigate the degradation of fluorinated compounds in microorganisms in support of a number of projects on-going in the PI's laboratory. The successful candidate will have, or will shortly have, a PhD in microbiology, biochemistry or similar subject on the topic of biodegradation. Experience of analysis of catabolic products via GC, HPLC or similar techniques, and gene cloning and expression is required.
This is a research focused role, where you will conduct a specified programme of research supported by research training and development under the supervision and direction of a Principal Investigator.
The primary purpose of the role is to further develop your research skills and competences, including the processes of publication in peer-reviewed academic publications, the development of funding proposals, the mentorship of graduate students along with the opportunity to develop your skills in research led teaching.
Salary range: €42,783 - €49,177 per annum
Appointment on the above range will be dependent on qualifications and experience.
Closing date: 12:00 noon (local Irish time) on the 17th of May 2024.
Applications must be submitted by the closing date and time specified. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time of 12:00 noon (Local Irish Time) on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system. UCD are unable to accept late applications.
UCD do not require assistance from Recruitment Agencies. Any CV's submitted by Recruitment Agencies will be returned.
The PD1 position is intended for early stage researchers, either just after completion of a PhD or for someone entering a new area for the first time. If you have already completed your PD1 stage in UCD or will soon complete a PD1, or you are an external applicant whose total Postdoctoral experience, inclusive of the duration of the advertised post, would exceed 4 years, you should not apply and should refer to PD2 posts instead.
Prior to application, further information (including application procedure) should be obtained from the Work at UCD website: https://www.ucd.ie/workatucd/jobs/
Requirements
Skills/Qualifications
research, training, organization
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- UCD
- Country
- Ireland
- City
- Dublin
- Geofield
Where to apply
- Website
Contact
- Website
- hrhelpdesk@ucd.ie
- Phone
- 01 716 4900