Salir

University College Dublin Post Doctoral Research Fellow Level 1

University College Dublin - UCD School of Agriculture and Food Science
Location:     Dublin
Salary:     €33,975
£28,960.29 converted salary*
Hours:     Full Time
Contract Type:     Contract / Temporary
Placed on:     11th July 2016
Closes:     5th August 2016
Job Ref:     008538

Temporary

Closing Date: 5th August 2016, 5pm

A Postdoctoral Researcher (Level 1) position is available in molecular plant pathology, funded by an EU FP7 MC grant. The post-doctoral researcher will investigate the role of Nitric Oxide in response to the fungal pathogen Zymoseptoria tritci in wheat. This is the causal agent of Septoria tritici blotch (STB), the most devastating foliar disease of wheat in Europe and accounts for almost 70% of European fungicide usage every year.

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.

Salary: €33,975 per annum

Prior to application, further information (including application procedure) should be obtained from the UCD Vacancy website: http://www.ucd.ie/hr/jobvacancies

Applications must be submitted by the closing date and time specified. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time of 5pm GMT on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system. UCD are unable to accept late applications.