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Postdoctoral Researcher – Centromere Biology and Function in Germ Cells

Posted by , on 22 June 2022

Job type: Postdoctoral Researcher

Location: National University of Ireland Galway

Closing Date: 31 July 2022

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for a full-time, fixed term position as a Postdoctoral Researcher with Dr. Elaine Dunleavy, Centre for Chromosome Biology at the National University of Ireland, Galway. This 3-year position is funded by Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) and is available from 01 September 2022 to contract end date of 31 August 2025. The Centre for Chromosome Biology at NUIG provides a research-intensive and friendly environment.  Further information about the research group and the Centre for Chromosome Biology is available at http://www.chromosome.ie.

Job Description:

Centromeres are chromosomal loci that direct chromosome segregation at cell division. The successful candidate will contribute to a major aim of an SFI Frontiers for the Future Award to investigate molecular mechanisms of centromere assembly, maintenance and function in germ cells and in early animal development. This project will involve the manipulation of Drosophila and/or mammalian sperm and testes. Experimental techniques to be performed will include: molecular biology and cloning, protein purification and biochemistry, the generation of transgenic animals, cell culture and fluorescence microscopy on fixed and live cells and tissues. For more information on the Dunleavy Lab, go to: https://www.chromosome.ie/researchers/dunleavy/

Duties:

  • Plan, co-ordinate and implement this specific aim of the research programme.
  • Work independently to design and perform complex experiments and evaluate results.
  • Contribute to dissemination of research findings through publication and conferences.
  • Training and supervision of current and new lab members is also required.

Qualifications/Skills required:

Essential Requirements:

  • PhD in Genetics, Biochemistry or a closely related discipline.
  • Excellent track record in biochemical, molecular biology and genetic techniques, as evidenced by first-author publications in peer-reviewed journals.
  • Evidence of experience with mammalian cell culture, the manipulation of Drosophila or a comparable developmental model system.
  • Highly motivated and passionate about basic research.

Desirable Requirements:

  • Experience working with germ cells or early development in animals is highly desirable.
  • Experience working with high-resolution fixed or live imaging platforms is highly desirable.

Salary: NUIG RES 107-22 pro rata for shorter and/or part-time (public sector pay policy rules pertaining to new entrants will apply)

Start date: Position is available from September 2022.

Applications to include a covering letter, CV, and the contact details of three referees should be sent, via e-mail (in word or PDF only) to Dr Elaine Dunleavy, elaine.dunleavy@nuigalway.ie

Please put reference number NUIG RES 107-22 in subject line of e-mail application.

 

Salary: €39,522 to €41,941 per annum

Start date: 1 October 2022

Closing Date: 31 July 2022

Scientific fields: Cell biology, Chromatin and epigenetics, Early embryogenesis, Gametogenesis and fertilisation

Model systems: Drosophila, Other vertebrate

Duration: Fixed term

Minimum qualifications: PhD

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