UCD Post-doctoral Research Fellow Level

017225 - UCD Post-doctoral Research Fellow Level 1, UCD School of Biomolecular & Biomedical Science, Temporary 24 months postApplications are invited for a temporary post of a UCD Post-doctoral Research Fellow Level 1 within UCD School of Biomolecular & Biomedical Science.


Applications are invited for a temporary, full-time position of Post-Doctoral Researcher in the UCD School of Biomolecular and Biomedical Science, based in the Conway Institute. The successful applicant will work on an up to four-year fully funded research project exploring the role of long non-coding RNAs in genetic epilepsies, specifically CHD2-related neurodevelopmental disorders. The project is also linked with the SFI funded FutureNeuro Research Centre (https://www.futureneurocentre.ie/) and involves key collaborations with Prof Rory Johnson, UCD (https://people.ucd.ie/rory.johnson). The postdoctoral researcher will perform a high throughput CRISPR interference screen in human iPSCs to identify lncRNAs which regulate neuronal development and associated validation experiments such as perturb-seq.


This is a research focused role, where you will conduct a specified programme of research supported by research training and development under the supervision and direction of a Principal Investigator.


The primary purpose of the role is to further develop your research skills and competences, including the processes of publication in peer-reviewed academic publications, the development of funding proposals, the mentorship of graduate students along with the opportunity to develop your skills in research led teaching.


Fixed Salary: €42,783 per annum


Appointment on the above range will be dependent upon qualifications and experience.


Closing date: 12:00 noon (local Irish time) on 30th April 2024.


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 CV's 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.