Postdoctoral Researcher
Centre for Chromosome Biology, School of Natural Sciences
Ref. No. NUIG-084-15
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for a full-time fixed term position as a
Postdoctoral Researcher with Dr. Elaine Dunleavy, Centre for Chromosome Biology (CCB) at the
National University of Ireland, Galway. This 4-year position (subject to one year probationary
period) is funded by SFI and is available from 1st October 2015.
The Dunleavy Laboratory is an SFI-HRB-Wellcome Trust funded laboratory that studies
fundamental cellular processes required for correct chromosome segregation during meiosis and
mitosis, using the fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster as a model developmental system. For more
information
see
Dunleavy
et
al.
2012
PLoS
Biology
or
http://www.chromosome.ie/researchers/dunleavy/
Job Description and Duties:
The successful candidate will contribute to a major aim of a recently funded SFI-PIYRA (President
of Ireland Young Researcher Award) on the molecular mechanisms required for stem cell identity
in the fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster. Experimental techniques to be performed will include:
genetic manipulations with flies, molecular biology and cloning, protein purification and
biochemistry, immuno-fluorescent microscopy and live imaging. Training and supervision of current
and new lab members is also required.
Qualifications:
Applicants must have a Ph.D. in the Biological Sciences. Candidates must have an excellent track
record in molecular and cell biology, as evidenced by publications. Experience with high-resolution
microscopy and time-lapse imaging is highly desirable. Experience with the fruit fly model organism
or a comparable genetic model system is also desired. Candidates should have excellent
communication skills; be highly motivated and passionate about basic research; and have strong
documentation, oral and interpersonal skills.
Salary: €37,750- €38,860 per annum (public sector pay policy rules pertaining to new entrants will
apply)
Start date: Position is available from 1st October 2015.
Further information on research and working at NUI Galway is available on Research at NUI
Galway
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To Apply:
Applications to include a covering letter, CV, and the contact details of three referees should be
sent, via e-mail (in word or PDF only) to Dr. Elaine Dunleavy: elaine.dunleavy@nuigalway.ie
Please put reference number NUIG-084-15 in subject line of e-mail application.
Closing date for receipt of applications is 5pm, Friday 14th August 2015.
National University of Ireland, Galway is an equal opportunities employer.