Designation/Position- UCD Post-doctoral Research Fellow

University College Dublin, Ireland invites application for UCD Post-doctoral Research Fellow from eligible and interested candidates

About- The UCD Charles Institute of Dermatology has an ongoing research program led by Prof. Des Tobin to investigate pigment cell (melanocyte) biology in health and disease. Diversity of human skin colour is regulated at intrinsic (i.e., constitutive) and extrinsic (i.e., facultative) levels. The former refers to an individual’s genetically-determined amount/type of melanin, while the latter refers to the sensitivity/propensity of our skin to respond to stimulated pigmentation from sources that can be intrinsic (e.g., secreted melanotropic molecules) or extrinsic (e.g., UVR). Importantly, human skin phototype reflects relative activity, rather than absolute number, of melanocytes.

Research/Job Area- Biology (In related area)

Location- University College Dublin, Ireland

Eligibility/Qualification–

• PhD qualification with major mammalian cell and molecular biology component. 
• 2 to 3 years postdoctoral research experience with a significant epigenetics component.
• Excellent technical laboratory skills in mammalian cellular and molecular biology-based assays; establishing mammalian primary cell culture.  
• Excellent Communication Skills (Oral, Written, Presentation etc).
• Excellent Organisational and Administrative skills incl. a proven ability to work to deadlines.
• Evidence of research activity (publications, conference presentations) and future scholarly output (working papers, research proposals, and ability to outline a research project.
• Demonstrated understanding of operational requirements for a successful research project and managing resources
• Knowledge and application of the principles underpinning successful grant application
• Ability to identify and fulfil the academic writing requirements for target publications
• Proven record of working with team members and PhD students to help build their research skill and knowledge and to support and guide their professional development
• Generates new ideas and links and builds upon existing ideas to generate unique concepts and solutions
• Candidates must demonstrate an awareness of equality, diversity and inclusion agenda.

The PD2 post is intended for researchers that have completed PD1. As with the PD1, if you have already completed your PD2 stage in UCD or will soon complete a PD2, or your total Postdoctoral experience, inclusive of the duration of the advertised post, would exceed 6 years, you should not apply and should refer to Research Fellow posts instead.

Desirable

• Experience in human skin biology research
• Experience in human pigmentation research
• Experience in human skin cell culture isolation and culture
• Experience in setting own research agenda
• Demonstrated understanding of the value of academic and commercial information e.g. Nondisclosure agreements
• Knowledge of IP processes and knows how to protect findings

Job/Position Description- 

Applications are invited for a Temporary post of a UCD Post-doctoral Research Fellow Level 2 within UCD School of Medicine/Charles Institute of Dermatology

The UCD Charles Institute of Dermatology has an ongoing research program led by Prof. Des Tobin to investigate pigment cell (melanocyte) biology in health and disease. Diversity of human skin colour is regulated at intrinsic (i.e., constitutive) and extrinsic (i.e., facultative) levels.

The former refers to an individual’s genetically-determined amount/type of melanin, while the latter refers to the sensitivity/propensity of our skin to respond to stimulated pigmentation from sources that can be intrinsic (e.g., secreted melanotropic molecules) or extrinsic (e.g., UVR). Importantly, human skin phototype reflects relative activity, rather than absolute number, of melanocytes. As an interface tissue, human skin is subjected to a wide range of stimuli, some of which induce stable, reversible and/or heritable, changes in how genes function, a way that does not result in DNA sequence change. Our knowledge of such `epigenetic’ control of pigmentation in human skin is still in its infancy and is the focus of this project.

Salary: €46,442-€47,764 per annum

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

College/Management Unit	UCD College of Health and Agricultural Sciences
School/Unit	UCD School of Medicine/Charles Institute of Dermatology
Post Title	UCD Post-doctoral Research Fellow Level 2
Project	Epigenetic variability between constitutive and facultative Pigmentation in human skin
Post Duration	24 months
Reports to	Professor Desmond J Tobin
HR Reference No.	014113
HR Administrator	Emma de Bhulbh

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct a specified programme of research and scholarship under the supervision and direction of your Principal Investigator.
• Engage in appropriate training and professional development opportunities as required by your Principal Investigator, your School or Institute, or the University.
• Support your Principal Investigator and research group in the design and development of the research programme.
• Support if required, the development of proposals for research funding.
• Engage in the dissemination of the results of the research in which you are engaged as directed by and with the support of and under the supervision of your Principal Investigator.
• Engage in the wider research and scholarly activities of your research group, School and Institute.
• Take responsibility as requested for day-to-day advice and support of graduate research students associated with your research group.
• Mentor and assist, as appropriate and as directed, the research graduate students in your group, School and Institute.
• Carry out administrative and management work associated with your programme of research.      

How to Apply- 

Applications must be submitted by the closing date and time specified. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time of 17:00hrs (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.

Prior to application, further information (including application procedure) should be obtained from the Work at UCD website: https://www.ucd.ie/workatucd/jobs/.

Last Date for Apply– 23 February 2022

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