Organisation/Company University College Cork Department HR Research Research Field Environmental science » Other Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Postdoc Positions Application Deadline 3 Apr 2026 - 12:00 (Europe/Dublin) Country Ireland Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Part-time Offer Starting Date 3 Jun 2026 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? NoOffer DescriptionWe are looking for an ambitious and competent post-doctoral fellow to work on the evolutionary ecology of feralisation and farm-wild interactions in Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar). The position is funded for 2 years as part of the Marine Institute Post-Doctoral Fellowship Programme. The Fellow will join the joint research group of Dr Tom Reed and Prof. Philip McGinnity at University College Cork and be embedded within a wider team of fish biologists and geneticists. This exciting new research project aims to tackle a series of fundamental questions concerning the genomic and epigenetic basis of “reverse domestication” processes, which occur when farmed salmon escape and establish potentially self-sustaining (or hybridising) populations in the wild. The topic is also highly relevant to applied conservation issues pertaining to aquaculture escapes and fisheries management.We are looking for someone with a background in, and passion for, molecular ecology/conservation genetics, with strong bioinformatics/quantitative skills (e.g., in the analysis of NGS data). The work will involve the analysis of archival biological material from past experiments and ongoing observational studies.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.Specific RequirementsA PhD qualification in molecular ecology, evolutionary biology, fisheries genetics or a related field.Experience with bioinformatics analysis, especially with next-generation sequencing data, is highly valued.Appropriate research experience.Appropriate technical competence and accomplishment.A capability of working within a project team to achieve results.Good communication, organisation and interpersonal skills.A commitment to gaining practical experience working on a research project.
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