Research Assistant
Centre for Chromosome Biology
School of Natural Sciences
Ref. no. NUIG 012-13
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for a fixed term contract position as a
Research Assistant within Centre for Chromosome Biology at the National University of Ireland,
Galway. The duration of this fixed term contract post will be immediately available with a project end
date of 31st December 2014.
Post details: A research assistant in biochemistry and molecular biology is required to support the
PML consortium-funded research programme. The research programme is primarily concerned with
the biochemical and molecular biological characterisation and regulation of human polyomavirus
JCV infections. This work will be carried out as part of a wider PML research programme
(http://pmlconsortium.org/about-pmlc/vision-and-mission)
Essential Qualifications / Experience:
 B.Sc. / M.Sc. in biochemistry, molecular / cell biology or equivalent
 Molecular biology: cloning, recombinant protein expression and purification.
 Immunoblotting, monoclonal antibody experience.
 Mammalian tissue culture
 Candidates must be computer literate.
Desirable Qualifications / Experience:
 PhD in biochemistry, molecular / cell biology or equivalent
 Student project supervision
Informal enquiries concerning the post may be made to Dr. Heinz Peter Nasheuer at
heinz.nasheuer@nuigalway.ie
Salary: €21,865 - €22,715 per annum. (Public sector pay policy rules pertaining to new entrants will
apply)
Start date: Position is available immediately.
For information on research at NUI Galway see Research at NUIG
To Apply: Applications to include a covering letter, CV, and the contact details of three referees can
be submitted through the following website: http://ncbes.eurhost.net/vacancies.aspx
Applications must quote ref. no NUIG 012-13 in cover letter and all correspondence.
Closing date for receipt of applications is 5.00 pm on Thursday 21st February 2013.
National University of Ireland, Galway is an equal opportunities employer.