Research Programme Manager
Glycosciences and Glycotechnology Research Group
National Centre for Biomedical Engineering Science
Ref. no. NUIG 99-13
The Glycoscience Group in the National Centre for Biomedical Engineering Sciences
(NCBES) at NUI Galway is a vibrant, multi-disciplinary research group, which focuses on the
development of innovative, high throughput analytical platforms and tools for glycosylation
and glycan interaction analysis and their application in a wide range of biological samples
and research programmes. They have strong collaborative links with several academic
research groups in Ireland and overseas and also with key multinational and indigenous
companies operating in the Biopharmaceutical, Diagnostics and Food sectors. The
Glycoscience Group is funded by awards from the major funding agencies in Ireland and the
EU, and from industry.
NUI Galway now wishes to recruit a highly motivated and talented Research Programme
Manager for the Glycoscience Group. This is a key position with responsibility for the
scientific and operational management of the various Glycoscience research programmes
on-going in the Glycoscience laboratory, including the NUI Galway-led Alimentary
Glycoscience Research Cluster (AGRC, funded by Science Foundation Ireland) and the EUFP7-funded GlycoHIT research programmes. The post-holder will have a strong background
in Glycoscience-related research and will have proven capability in managing and successful
delivery of research programmes. Working closely with the academics in the Glycoscience
group, the successful candidate will assist in the supervision and mentoring of junior
research personnel and postgraduate students in the group, in interpretation and validation
of experimental data, and in dissemination of project results and outcomes. He/she will also
liaise with co-principal investigators and collaborators in other institutions, industry partner
representatives, and funding agency personnel.
This is a 2-year fixed term contract post.
Duties
 Delivery of Glycoscience Group-led research programmes
 Provide scientific input into research programmes on-going in the Glycoscience
Group
 Assist in the supervision, mentoring and technical training of junior researchers in the
Group
 Assist in the verification and interpretation of experimental data
 Assist in the dissemination of research outputs/activities, including identification of
the appropriate pathway for dissemination and providing support for preparation of
manuscripts and presentations
 Monitor overall progress of the research programmes towards targeted milestones
and deliverables
 Ensure research programme requirements in terms of documentation of the project
activities, milestones, etc. are implemented and adhered to
 Preparation and delivery of periodic scientific reports for Management Boards,
Oversight Boards, Scientific Advisory Boards and funding agencies, as required
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Financial management of Glycoscience Group research programmes
Liaise with funding agencies and ensure guidelines/recommendations are put into
effect
Manage relationships with Co-PIs, academic collaborators and industry partner
representatives
Liaise with administrative representatives of partner institutions
Participate in performance management and annual review of research personnel
performance
Ensure project work is performed in line with Health and Safety and other relevant
NUI Galway College policies
Maintain confidentiality of background IP, foreground IP, and research results
emerging from all projects
Liaise with the Group’s TTO representative on the identification of and patent
protection of intellectual property generated in the work-programme
Support and develop applications for academic/industrial/entrepreneurial funding
which will enhance and develop Glycoscience research and education in NUI Galway
Represent the research activities of the Glycoscience Group as required at local,
national and international events (including talks, panel discussions, meetings with
funding agencies, industry representatives etc.)
Assist with national and international initiatives in Glycoscience, including
participation on working groups for new research programmes, research resources,
infrastructure, etc.
Skills Required
 PhD or equivalent experience in a relevant area of Biology/Biochemistry/
Microbiology/Biotechnology/Biopharmaceuticals
 A minimum of 5 years relevant research experience in an academic and/or industry
R&D environment, at least three of which were in the Glycoscience field
 Track record of demonstrable accomplishments in bio-analytical/biopharma and drug
development R&D
 Publication track-record and evidence of extensive technical report writing and
presentation skills
 Clear evidence of project management skills where multiple researchers at various
levels at multiple sites are involved.
 Experience of participation in successful inter-disciplinary research programmes
 Evidence of proficiency in grant-writing and research manuscript writing
 Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
 Evidence and track record of leadership and people management skills
 Evidence of successful student and junior researcher mentoring
 Experience in budget management and financial reporting
 Team player with good organisational skills
 Good initiative and flexibility
 Evidence of understanding of the entrepreneurial, commercialisation process and IP
generation and protection
 High level of IT skills: proficiency in the full Microsoft Office package and use of the
Internet, use of a range of bioinformatics software tools
Salary: €53,000 - €63,000 per annum (Public sector pay policy pertaining to new entrants
will apply)
Start date: 1st January 2013
Further information on research and working at NUI Galway is available on Research at NUI
Galway
For information on moving to Ireland please see www.euraxess.ie
For further information and/or informal discussions about this post, please contact
Professor Lokesh Joshi by phone at +353 (0)91 495687 or by email
lokesh.joshi@nuigalway.ie
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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 Ms. Sarah McGauley (E-mail:
vpresearch@nuigalway.ie
Please include reference number NUIG 99-13 in the subject line of e-mail application and
include on cover letter.
Closing date for receipt of applications is 5pm, Friday 6th December
Interviews will be held the week of the 16th of December 2013
National University of Ireland Galway is an equal opportunities employer