Organisation/Company University College Dublin Research Field Medical sciences » Veterinary medicine Medical sciences » Veterinary medicine Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Country Ireland Application Deadline 30 Jun 2025 - 01:30 (UTC) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time 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
Applications are invited for a temporary post of a UCD Post-doctoral Research Fellow Level 1 within UCD School of Veterinary Medicine.
Successful treatment of diseases can often rely on restoring the normal structure and function of cells within tissues and organs. However, it is currently challenging to visualise detailed cellular changes within whole tissues in response to disease. Soft x-ray microscopy is a novel, exciting imaging technique which allows scientists to visualise cells in exquisite detail, but it has yet to be applied to imaging whole tissues. Project NanoX is a Europan Research Council Synergy project that will develop new techniques to image tissue microbiopsies, and will be applied to study the pathogenesis of hepatitis E virus (HEV), an important emerging zoonotic viral infection with no specific therapies or vaccines. This position is for an ambitious postdoctoral research scientist to join project NanoX, who will join an interdisciplinary team consisting of experts in virology, veterinary medicine, physics and biochemistry, and combine exciting research of high academic standard with the application of research findings in the development of new diagnostic techniques.
UCD Post-doctoral Research Fellow Level 1 Salary: €45,847 - €48,412 Per Annum
Appointment on the above range will be dependent upon qualifications and experience.
Closing date: 12:00 noon (local Irish time) on the 30th of June 2025.
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 CVs 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.
Communication, Organizational skills, Research skills, Experience in biological imaging, preferably advanced imaging techniques, Experience in cell and tissue culture, Proficient in statistical data analysis, Experience in soft x-ray microscopy
Additional Information
Eligibility criteria
Mandatory:
*PhD in Microbiology, Virology, Biochemistry or a related discipline.
*Experience in biological imaging, preferably advanced imaging techniques.
*Experience in cell and tissue culture.
*Proficient in statistical data analysis.
*A demonstrated commitment to research and publications.
*An understanding of the operational requirements for a successful research project.
*Evidence of research activity (publications, conference presentations, awards) and future scholarly output (working papers, research proposals, and ability to outline a research project.
*Excellent Communication Skills (Oral, Written, Presentation etc).
*Excellent Organisational and Administrative skills including a proven ability to work to deadlines.
*Candidates must demonstrate an awareness of equality, diversity and inclusion agenda.
*Experience working at Biosafety Level 2 and/or 3
*Experience in soft x-ray microscopy
*Experience in setting own research agenda
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