Organisation/Company University College Cork Department HR Research Research Field Biological sciences » Other Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Postdoc Positions Country Ireland Application Deadline 31 Jul 2025 - 12:00 (Europe/Dublin) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Part-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 Research Assistant position in the Cell Biology Laboratory, in the School of Biochemistry and Cell Biology to work on a Research Ireland- funded Frontiers for the Future Award research programme. The successful candidate will work within this research team to carry out research on receptor tyrosine kinase activity in the context of inflammatory disorders and aggressive cancers. Experimental approaches to be applied will include culture and transfection/infection of mammalian cell lines including CRISPR gene editing, protein structure and modelling, in cell proteomics, advanced cell imaging, flow cytometry, western blotting/immunoprecipitation, and a range of cell and protein function assays.
The successful candidate is expected to have at minimum at BSc or MSc or equivalent qualification, to be enthusiastic about scientific enquiry, and to have experience in some of the experimental approaches outlined above. They will join a supportive and stimulating environment that fosters excellent research, high quality publications, and excellent opportunities for career development.
Project Title:Exploiting the spatial actions of metabolic and survival factors for therapeutic benefit
The key duties and responsibilities include:
* 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
* A graduate qualification in a field of discipline relevant to the area of investigation i.e. BSc or MSc.
* Some research experience is desirable.
* Good report writing and presentation skills
* Previous laboratory experience and practices are desired.
* Good analytical skills and computer skills.
* An ability to work independently to a tight schedule.
* Capability of working effectively within a team to achieve results.
* Evidence of excellent organisational and communication skills.
* High levels of initiative are encouraged.
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