Post-doctoral Research Fellow in Genomics
- Employer
- UNIVERSITY COLLEGE DUBLIN (UCD)
- Location
- Dublin, Leinster (IE)
- Closing date
- 14 Jun 2019
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- Academic Discipline
- Agriculture, Food & Forestry, Life sciences
- Job Type
- Academic Posts, Research Fellowships, Postdocs
- Contract Type
- Fixed Term
- Hours
- Full Time
Job Details
011544 - UCD Post-doctoral Research Fellow Level 1 in Genomics, UCD School of Agriculture and Food Science, (36 months)
Applications are invited for a 36 months post of a UCD Post-doctoral Research Fellow Level 1 in Genomics within UCD School of Agriculture and Food Science
The Disruptive Technology Innovation Fund (DTIF) project (Beyond Food Labelling) that funds this UCD Post-doctoral Research Fellow Level 1 position will involve close collaboration with IdentiGEN Ltd. to develop and implement a novel DNA profiling system that will operate at unparalleled scale and marginal cost.
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.
This role will involve close collaboration with IdentiGEN Ltd. and the successful applicant will be part of a team of academic and industry researchers working together to achieve the defined objectives of the Beyond Food Labelling project.
Salary: €37,223 - €43,029 per annum.
Appointment on the above range will be dependent upon qualifications and experience.
Closing date: 17:00hrs (local Irish time) on 14th June 2019
Applications must be submitted by the closing date and time specified. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time of 17:00hrs (Local Irish Time) on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system. UCD are unable to accept late applications.
Prior to application, further information (including application procedure) should be obtained from the Work at UCD website: https://www.ucd.ie/workatucd/jobs/.
UCD do not require assistance from Recruitment Agencies. Any CV's submitted by Recruitment Agencies will be returned.
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- Telephone
- +(353)17167777
- Location
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BELFIELD
DUBLIN 4
Ireland
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