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A position for an EU-funded Marie Curie researcher is available at the Alimentary Pharmabiotic Centre, University College Cork, Ireland with a focus upon developing molecular systems for bacterial imaging. This post is part of an EU-funded Industry-Academia Partnership & Pathways project at the Cork Cancer Research Centre & Alimentary Pharmabiotic Centre (APC) in UCC. The four-year project involves multiple international industrial and academic sites, and seeks to develop novel methods of imaging bacteria. In accordance with the rules of this programme, candidates must not have worked or studied in Ireland within the last 3 years. In addition to the salary stated, there is a taxable mobility allowance of €11,821.20 per annum. Interested candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Microbiology (or similar), with significant experience in molecular cloning and plasmid construction in bacteria. Experience of working with in vivo models and in vivo imaging approaches would be an advantage.

Post Duration: 18 months

Senior Post-Doctoral Researcher

This is an advanced research training role, building on their prior experience as a Post-Doctoral Researcher in UCC or elsewhere, where you will conduct a specified programme of research and research training under the guidance of a Principal Investigator. The primary purpose of the role is to deliver research results and objectives, develop new or advanced research skills and competencies, the successful development of funding proposals and to interact in the supervision and mentorship of graduate students, in conjunction with an academic supervisor.

The Post-Doctoral/Senior Post-Doctoral phase has an expected duration up to a maximum of 6 years, subject to the term of the project, on a full-time or part-time basis. Movement to the grade of Senior Post-Doctoral researcher in the University will be by competing for an advertised post. External appointments made directly to Senior Post-Doctoral research positions must have previous post-doctoral experience of at least 3 years.

Key duties and responsibilities

To conduct and lead a specified programme of research under the supervision and direction of a Principal Investigator/Project Leader.
To secure competitive research funding for research proposals
To engage in appropriate and professional development opportunities as required by your Principal Investigator, School or College.
To assume a role in the design as well as the execution of research, contributing significantly to the development of research proposals and funding successes.
To support the Principal Investigator and research group in the design and development of a research programme.
To engage in the dissemination of the results of the research, as directed by and with the support of and under the supervision of the Principal Investigator.
To engage in the wider research activities of the Research Group, School or College.
To interact closely with postgraduate research students who are studying for a Masters or a PhD and have an agreed role in supporting these students in their day to day research in conjunction with the supervisor or supervision team.
To conduct administrative and management work associated with the research project.
To carry out any additional duties as may reasonably be required within the general scope and level of the post.
To engage in costing research grant proposals and take on financial management of projects.
Criteria

A PhD qualification.
Extensive competence and experience in a research area.
Supervisory skills.
Leadership potential.
Experience of applying for and securing funding.
For Informal Enquiries on the post candidates should contact:

Name: Cormac Gahan

Title Dr

Email Address: c.gahan@ucc.ie

Telephone: +353-21-4901363

To Apply:

Please submit a short cover letter and C.V. to Dr Cormac Gahan, c.gahan@ucc.ie , on or before the closing date 9th January 2015.

Supplementary Information on the Research Centre is available at http://apc.ucc.ie

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