017227 - UCD Post-doctoral Research Fellow Level 1, UCD School of Biomolecular & Biomedical Science, Temporary 24 months post
Applications are invited for a temporary post of a UCD Post-doctoral Research Fellow Level 1 within UCD School of Biomolecular & Biomedical Science.
Applications are invited for a temporary, full-time position of Post-Doctoral Researcher in the UCD School of Biomolecular and Biomedical Science, based in the Conway Institute. The successful applicant will work on a two-year industry funded research project exploring novel epitranscriptomic (RNA modification)-based therapeutic strategies for the treatment of epilepsy. The project is also linked with the SFI funded FutureNeuro Research Centre (
https://www.futureneurocentre.ie/). The postdoctoral researcher will use a combination of pharmacological and transgenic approaches, in vivo mouse models of epilepsy and molecular-based analyses to determine the therapeutic utility of targeting RNA regulating enzymes to treat seizures and epilepsy-related comorbidities. There will also be the opportunity for the researcher to explore and profile novel epitranscriptomic modifications in epilepsy.
This is a research focused role, where you will conduct a specified programme of research supported by research training and development under the supervision and direction of a Principal Investigator.
The primary purpose of the role is to further develop your research skills and competences, including the processes of publication in peer-reviewed academic publications, the development of funding proposals, the mentorship of graduate students along with the opportunity to develop your skills in research led teaching.
Fixed Salary: €42,783 per annum.
Appointment on the above range will be dependent upon qualifications and experience.
Closing date: 12:00 noon (local Irish time) on 30th April 2024.
Applications must be submitted by the closing date and time specified. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time of 12:00 noon (Local Irish Time) on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system. UCD are unable to accept late applications.
UCD do not require assistance from Recruitment Agencies. Any CV's submitted by Recruitment Agencies will be returned.
The PD1 position is intended for early stage researchers, either just after completion of a PhD or for someone entering a new area for the first time. If you have already completed your PD1 stage in UCD or will soon complete a PD1, or you are an external applicant whose total Postdoctoral experience, inclusive of the duration of the advertised post, would exceed 4 years, you should not apply and should refer to PD2 posts instead.
