Post-Doctoral Researcher, School of Biochemistry and Cell Biology, College of Science, Engineering and Food Science
24 Months, Fixed-Term, Whole-Time Post
Position Summary
Applications are invited for the role of Post-Doctoral Researcher at the School of Biochemistry and Cell Biology.
A Post-Doctoral Researcher position is available to investigate how spatio- temporal signalling distinguishes the actions of similar tyrosine kinase receptors (Insulin and Insulin-like Growth Factor receptors) and decipher why the IGF-1 receptor inhibitors are effective in the inflammatory disorder Thyroid Eye Disease, but not in cancer. The project is part of a Science Foundation Ireland/Research Ireland-funded Frontiers for the Future award programme. See https:// publish.ucc.ie/researchprofiles/D003/roconnor
We are seeking highly motivated candidates with a PhD and demonstrated research achievement, who will be supported to pursue their research interests and careers in either academia or other Industry. The successful candidate will join a dynamic team of international researchers in Cork, and will also interact with collaborators in the USA, Europe and Japan. The research will deploy innovative approaches including “in cell” proteomics and imaging, genetic and molecular cell biology approaches, including CRISPR-based cell and mouse models, protein structure-function analyses, and cell phenotype studies.
The School of Biochemistry and Cell Biology provides a supportive research and career development environment and University College Cork also offers a suite of career development initiatives through the postdoc hub and the human resources department.
For more information see:
https: // www. ucc.ie/en/biochemistry/research/cancerbiology/oconnor/
Project Title: Exploiting the spatial actions of metabolic and survival factors for therapeutic benefit.
Post Duration: 24 Months
Salary: €44,347 - €50,805 per annum (IUA PD1 Salary Scale)
For an information package including further details of the post see https: // ore.ucc.ie/.
Informal enquiries can be made in confidence to Prof Rosemary O'Connor. Tel: + 353 (0) 21 4901312; Email: [email protected]
Applications must be submitted online via the University College Cork vacancy portal (https: // ore.ucc.ie/). Queries relating to the online application process should be referred to [email protected], quoting the job-title and project name.
Candidates should apply, in confidence, before 12 noon (Irish Local Time) on Thursday, 26th September, 2024
No late applications will be accepted.
Please note that an appointment to posts advertised will be dependent on University approval, together with the terms of the employment control framework for the higher education sector.
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Contact Person : Rosemary O'Connor Contact Email : [email protected] Job ID : 079852 Contact Number : Close Date : 26-Sep-2024 12:00