Organisation/Company University College Cork Department HR Research Research Field Environmental science Other Researcher Profile Leading Researcher (R4) Positions Other Positions Application Deadline 8 Jun *********: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
We are looking for an ambitious and competent Research Fellow to work on the evolutionary ecology of feralisation and farm-wild interactions in Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar).
The position is funded 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.
Please note that Garda vetting and/or an international police clearance check may form part of the selection process.
Project Title:
Going feral: the evolutionary ecology of reverse domestication in an iconic fish species
To manage and conduct a specific programme of research and scholarship.
To independently identify research objectives and potential funding sources and to prepare and write bids for funding proposals.
To have a strong track record in securing external funding, including own salary.
To disseminate the outcomes of the research, including peer-reviewed academic publications of international standing.
To take a leading role in the further development of the research programme and in seeking and pursuing appropriate external funding.
To participate fully in the wider research and scholarly activities of the Research Centre, School and College.
To have some teaching and mentoring duties.
To supervise postgraduate research students as supervisor or co-supervisor, as appropriate.
To mentor and assist students and early-stage researchers in the research group, School and College.
To take responsibility for, manage and conduct administrative and management tasks associated with the research programme.
To engage in appropriate training and professional development opportunities as required by the Principal Investigator, School or College.
To carry out any additional duties as may reasonably be required within the general scope and level of the post.
A PhD qualification and significant relevant research experience.
The capacity to work independently on research projects.
The ability to assess and evaluate concepts/theories in order to develop original solutions and particular knowledge of, and expertise in research methodologies.
Track record of high quality peer reviewed publications.
Experience in post graduate and Post-Doctoral supervision.
Ability to provide leadership to small research teams.
Ability to secure independent external research funding.
Ability to contribute to broader organisational and management processes.
Knowledge transfer and commercialisation experience is highly desirable.
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