Postdoctoral Researcher - Molecular Microbial Ecology of Ammonia Oxidation
in Coastal Bay Sediments
School of Natural Sciences, NUI Galway
Ref. No: NUIG 69-12
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for a full-time fixed term position as a
postdoctoral researcher with Microbiology, School of Natural Sciences at the National University of
Ireland, Galway. This position is available from October 2012 for 11 months.
Job Description:
The successful candidate will work in the Marine Microbial Ecology Group, to investigate nitrogen
cycling in coastal sediments. In particular this project will focus on the role bacteria and archaea
play in ammonia oxidation in coastal sediments. A combination of fieldwork, isotope-pairing
techniques and molecular analysis of ammonia oxidisers diversity, abundance and functioning in
situ and in SIP microcosms will be employed. The successful candidate will have a PhD in
Molecular Microbial Ecology, Biogeochemical Cycling or similar; experience in experimental design
and associated data analysis; strong writing skills as demonstrated by publication of peer-reviewed
scientific papers; and a proven ability to work independently. Field sampling and presentation of
results at scientific meetings is required. Experience with isotope-paring techniques and/or SIP
would be an advantage.
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate should have a track record in a research and development environment and
strong microbial ecology experience is essential. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in the Molecular
Microbial Ecology, Biogeochemical Cycling or similar sciences. The ideal candidate would have
experience in molecular microbial ecology techniques such as DNA/RNA extraction, high
throughput sequencing, (RT)-Q-PCR, SIP, FISH and/or isotope paring techniques as evidenced by
publication record. Candidates should have excellent communication and organisational skills; be
highly motivated and passionate about developing new research; and have strong documentation,
oral and interpersonal skills.
Salary: €38,286 per annum
(public sector pay policy rules pertaining to new entrants will apply)
Start date: Position is available from October 2012 for 11 months initially.
Further
information
about
Microbiology
at
NUIG
is
available
at
http://www.nuigalway.ie/microbiology/ Informal enquiries concerning the post may be made to Dr
Cindy Smith. E-mail: cindy.smith@nuigalway.ie
tel: +353 (0)91 493832
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 Cindy Smith, e-mail: cindy.smith@nuigalway.ie
Please put reference number NUIG 69-12 in subject line of e-mail application. Or by post to Dr
Cindy Smith, Microbiology, School of Natural Sciences, NUI Galway, Galway, Ireland.
Closing date for receipt of applications is 5.00 pm 31th August
National University of Ireland, Galway is an equal opportunity employer.