Post-Doctoral Research Fellow (PD1): University College Dublin (UCD), School of Biology and Environmental Science, invites applications for a funded 12-month Post-Doctoral Research Fellow position focused on AMR and bioinformatics in pathogen genomics. The successful candidate will develop Nanopore sequencing technology for veterinary diagnostics, contributing to Ireland’s Antimicrobial Resistance Action Plan (iNAP2).
Post-Doctoral Research Fellow (PD1) – Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) and Bioinformatics
Designation:
Post-Doctoral Research Fellow (PD1)
Research Area:
Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), Bioinformatics, Pathogen Genomics
Location:
University College Dublin, School of Biology and Environmental Science – Dublin, Ireland
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Educational Background: PhD in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, or related fields.
- Required Skills:
- Strong analytical skills in bioinformatics and sequencing technologies.
- Experience with Nanopore sequencing platforms and sample preparation for Whole Genome Sequencing and Metagenomics.
- Proficiency in workflow development, experimental design, and pipeline development for pathogen genomics.
- Experience with High-Performance Computing, virulence factor prediction, and antimicrobial resistance gene analysis.
- Skills in database curation and software documentation preparation.
- Proven research commitment through publications.
Job Description:
The successful candidate will:
- Develop and optimize Nanopore sequencing technology for serotyping Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae (APP) and Streptococcus suis, critical pathogens in veterinary medicine.
- Build bioinformatics workflows, perform bioinformatics analysis, and develop a diagnostic tool for veterinary laboratories.
- Conduct training and create comprehensive documentation for technology transfer to stakeholders, including DAFM laboratories.
- Engage in professional development through communication and dissemination of research results, including preparing scoping reviews and manuscripts, curating software documentation, and supervising students.
How to Apply:
- Candidates should refer to Job Ref: 017835 on UCD’s job portal here for full application details.
- UCD follows Open, Transparent, Merit (OTM), and Competency-based recruitment practices. We encourage applicants to review UCD’s Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion policies here.
Last Date to Apply:
18th November 2024, 12:00 hrs (local Irish time)
UCD is ranked in the top 1% of higher education institutions worldwide and provides a vibrant city campus with lakes, woodland walks, and wildlife. Information for overseas candidates moving to Ireland can be found on UCD’s website.
