Organisation/Company University College Cork Department HR Research Research Field Biological sciences » Other Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Other Positions Application Deadline 17 Apr *********:00 (Europe/Dublin) Country Ireland Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Offer Starting Date 3 Jun **** Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No
Offer Description
The School of Microbiology is seeking to employ a Post-Doctoral Researcher or an experienced M.Sc.
-qualified Research Assistant to pursue research in probiotic strain culture and characterization.
The post may be filled at RA or PD level depending on the successful candidate.
The appointee will participate in projects that feature collaborations with nutritionists, food scientists and bioinformaticians to investigate the mechanisms whereby gut microbes interact with the host, with diet and thus modulate health.
Demonstrable experience of bacteriological culture and manipulation of fastidious anaerobic bacteria is required.
Experience of bacterial growth and optimizing growth media, ideally in combination with molecular methods such as 16S amplicon sequencing or draft genome sequence analysis, is highly desirable.
Project title:
Gut microbiome and health
The primary focus of the Postdoctoral Researcher will be research however a particular emphasis during this stage should include;
To conduct a specified programme of research under the supervision and direction of a Principal Investigator/Project Leader.
To engage in appropriate training and professional development opportunities as required by the Principal Investigator, School or College in order to develop research skills and competencies.
To gain experience in grant writing.
To engage in the dissemination of the results of the research in which they are engaged, as directed by, with the support of and under the supervision of a Principal Investigator.
To become familiar with the publication process.
To acquire generic and transferable skills (including project management, business skills and postgraduate mentoring/supervision).
To engage in the wider research and scholarly 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 possibly have an agreed role in supporting these students in their day-to-day research in conjunction with an academic supervisor.
To carry out administrative work to support the programme of research.
To carry out additional duties as may reasonably be required within the general scope and level of the post.
To contribute to costing research grant proposals and assist in the financial management of a research project.
The key duties of a Research Assistant are as follows:
To work under the direction of the Principal Investigator/Project Leader.
To provide assistance in conducting research activities, including planning, organizing, conducting, and communicating research studies within the overall scope of a research project.
To coordinate and perform a variety of independent and team activities involved in the collection, analysis, documentation and some interpretation of information/results.
To undertake tasks which may include recording results and preparing technical reports including conclusions and recommendations.To coordinate the development of forms, questionnaires and the application of qualitative and quantitative research techniques; write procedures manuals for data collection and coding.
To present information on research progress and outcomes to others responsible for the research project.
To provide guidance as required to any support staff and/or research students assisting with the research project, as agreed with the Principal Investigator/Grant holder.
Ideally to contribute to the publication of findings.
To confer with the Principal Investigator in developing plans for research projects and to discuss the interpretation of results and the preparation of manuscripts for publication.
To perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
Specific Requirements
CRITERIA APPLYING TO APPOINTMENT AT EITHER LEVEL
A PhD qualification for appointment at Post Doctoral Level; for appointment at Research Assistant level, an M.Sc.
and demonstrable research experience in bacteriological culture, ideally of LAB and anaerobes
Demonstrable experience of culture and manipulation of fastidious anaerobic bacteria is required.
Appropriate research experience.
Good report writing and presentation skills
Good analytical skills and computer skills.
An ability to work independently to a tight schedule.
Experience of bacterial growth and optimizing growth media, ideally in combination with molecular methods such as amplicon sequencing or draft genome sequence analysis, is highly desirable.
Appropriate research experience.
Appropriate technical competence and accomplishment.
A capability of working within a project team to achieve results.
Evidence of excellent communication, organisation, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
High levels of initiative are encouraged.
A commitment to gaining practical experience working on a research project.
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