海外

Level 1

Closing Date: 30th of September, 2011

Ref: 004753

Post Duration: 3 years

UCD Post Doctoral Research Fellow Level 1

A three-year postdoctoral position, funded by the Health Research Board, Ireland, is available in the area of prion diseases in University College Dublin. Prion diseases are generally associated with the accumulation in the brain of an abnormal partially protease resistant isoform (PrPSc) of the normal endogenous prion protein (PrPC). Links between prion diseases and Alzheimer's disease are emerging. This project will be examining an avenue to help in the control of the spread of disorders associated with the infectious prion. The project will involve a range of techniques, molecular, biochemical, cell culture techniques and bioassay. The successful applicant must have in-vitro and in-vivo experience and be skilled in molecular biology techniques and must possess a PhD. The project will be based in University College Dublin, Ireland and will run in collaboration with the University of Kentucky, USA and The Roslin Institute, University of Edinburgh.

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: €33,975 - €37,750 per annum

Appointment on range will be commensurate with qualifications and experience

Closing date: 23.30hrs on dates outlined above

Applications must be submitted by the closing date and time specified. UCD are unable to accept late applications.

Further information (including a complete Job Description and details on the application procedure) should be obtained from the UCD Job Vacancies website: http://www.ucd.ie/hr/jobvacancies.

Note: All current recruitment which is taking place within UCD is dependent on non-Exchequer, external and self-funding sources of finance.

Please note at this time UCD do not require assistance from Recruitment Agencies - Any CVs submitted by Recruitment Agencies will be returned.

UCD is an equal opportunities employer