Postdoctoral Researcher Position in Ireland – Centromere Biology and Function in Developing Germ Cells

Postdoctoral Researcher Position in Ireland: Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for a full-time, fixed-term position as a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Centre for Chromosome Biology at the University of Galway. The 3-year position is funded by Science Foundation Ireland and will involve investigating molecular mechanisms of centromere assembly, maintenance, and function in germ cells and in early animal development.

Designation: Postdoctoral Researcher

Research Area: Centromere Biology and Function in Developing Germ Cells

Location: School of Biological and Chemical Sciences, College of Science and Engineering, Centre for Chromosome Biology, University of Galway

Eligibility/Qualification:

Candidates must have a PhD in Genetics, Biochemistry or a closely related discipline, an excellent track record in biochemical, molecular biology and genetic techniques, as evidenced by first-author publications in peer-reviewed journals, and evidence of experience with the genetic manipulation of Drosophila or a comparable developmental model system.

Job Description:

The successful candidate will contribute to a major aim of the Science Foundation Ireland Frontiers for the Future Award to investigate molecular mechanisms of centromere assembly, maintenance, and function in germ cells and in early animal development. This will involve the manipulation of Drosophila and/or mammalian sperm and testes, and the use of techniques such as molecular biology and cloning, protein purification and biochemistry, the generation of transgenic animals, cell culture and high- and super-resolution fluorescence microscopy on fixed and live cells and tissues.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates can apply by sending their CV and a cover letter to Dr. Elaine Dunleavy, Centre for Chromosome Biology at the University of Galway.

Last Date for Apply: Not specified

Duties:

• Plan, co-ordinate and implement the specific aim of the research program
• 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

For more information on the Dunleavy Lab, go to: https://www.chromosome.ie/researchers/dunleavy Dunleavy lab publications: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/term=dunleavy+sort=date

The position is available from May 1st, 2023 to April 30th, 2026.