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.