Teagasc Post Doctoral Research Fellow Level 1 (PD1) Culture to Platform
The Agriculture and Food Development Authority - Teagasc
Location: Fermoy
Salary: €33,975 to €36,003
£28,335.15 to £30,026.50 converted salary*
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Contract / Temporary
Placed on: 25th July 2016
Closes: 8th August 2016
Job Ref: PD1/APC A1/0716
Eligibility: PhD in a relevant discipline with up to 3 years’ (max.) relevant experience.
Post Duration: 32 months
Location: Teagasc Food Research Centre Moorepark, Fermoy, Co. Cork
Training Rate: Appointment will be at the minimum point of the Post Doctoral Level 1 (PD1) scale (€33,975).
The current PD1 scale is as follows: €33,975 (min.); €34,974; €36,003 (max.) Increments will be awarded annually* subject to performance and completion of the prescribed training plan.
Note: Exceptional circumstances may apply for candidates with current or previous service in the public sector.
Basic Function of the post: This post-doctoral appointee will be responsible for the valuable APC Culture Collection that has been developed over the last 10 years of the Centre. This candidate will be experienced in microbiology and will have an appreciation for the valuable asset that the culture collection has, and continues to become. This candidate will work closely with a technologist within the Culture to Product platform. The main activities of this postdoctoral scientist will involve the isolation, characterisation and curation of bioactive microorganisms for potential use as bio-therapeutics developed through the research programmes of the APC and delivery of high quality preparations of strains to APC researchers, ensuring there is no cross contamination of APC strains.
Background: The Teagasc post-doctoral programme provides training and development opportunities for early career scientists that enhances their experience of learning and equips them with the necessary skills for the next stage of their chosen career in research.
Person Specification
Essential
PhD in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Fermentation technology.
Relevant research experience not to exceed 3 years’ post-PhD.
Experience in molecular biology techniques.
Desirable
Experience in propagation of obligate anaerobes and fastidious microorganisms.
Bioinformatics and next generation sequencing experience.
Experience in genome sequencing.
Further Information for Candidates: Candidates can access a Fellowship Programme Application form for this post on the Teagasc website at https://www.teagasc.ie/about/opportunities/post-doctoral-opportunities/
Completed application forms should be submitted by email to teagascjobs@clark.ie no later than midnight Monday 8th August 2016.
Location: Fermoy
Salary: €33,975 to €36,003
£28,335.15 to £30,026.50 converted salary*
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Contract / Temporary
Placed on: 25th July 2016
Closes: 8th August 2016
Job Ref: PD1/APC A1/0716
Eligibility: PhD in a relevant discipline with up to 3 years’ (max.) relevant experience.
Post Duration: 32 months
Location: Teagasc Food Research Centre Moorepark, Fermoy, Co. Cork
Training Rate: Appointment will be at the minimum point of the Post Doctoral Level 1 (PD1) scale (€33,975).
The current PD1 scale is as follows: €33,975 (min.); €34,974; €36,003 (max.) Increments will be awarded annually* subject to performance and completion of the prescribed training plan.
Note: Exceptional circumstances may apply for candidates with current or previous service in the public sector.
Basic Function of the post: This post-doctoral appointee will be responsible for the valuable APC Culture Collection that has been developed over the last 10 years of the Centre. This candidate will be experienced in microbiology and will have an appreciation for the valuable asset that the culture collection has, and continues to become. This candidate will work closely with a technologist within the Culture to Product platform. The main activities of this postdoctoral scientist will involve the isolation, characterisation and curation of bioactive microorganisms for potential use as bio-therapeutics developed through the research programmes of the APC and delivery of high quality preparations of strains to APC researchers, ensuring there is no cross contamination of APC strains.
Background: The Teagasc post-doctoral programme provides training and development opportunities for early career scientists that enhances their experience of learning and equips them with the necessary skills for the next stage of their chosen career in research.
Person Specification
Essential
PhD in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Fermentation technology.
Relevant research experience not to exceed 3 years’ post-PhD.
Experience in molecular biology techniques.
Desirable
Experience in propagation of obligate anaerobes and fastidious microorganisms.
Bioinformatics and next generation sequencing experience.
Experience in genome sequencing.
Further Information for Candidates: Candidates can access a Fellowship Programme Application form for this post on the Teagasc website at https://www.teagasc.ie/about/opportunities/post-doctoral-opportunities/
Completed application forms should be submitted by email to teagascjobs@clark.ie no later than midnight Monday 8th August 2016.