POST-DOCTORAL RESEARCHER-INFANT CENTRE, COLLEGE OF MEDICINE AND HEALTH

Job title:

POST-DOCTORAL RESEARCHER-INFANT CENTRE, COLLEGE OF MEDICINE AND HEALTH

Company:

University College Cork

Job description

Job Information Organisation/CompanyUniversity College Cork DepartmentHR Research Research FieldMedical sciences » Other Researcher ProfileRecognised Researcher (R2) CountryIreland Application Deadline31 May 2024 – 12:00 (Europe/Dublin) Type of ContractTemporary Job StatusFull-time Hours Per Week39 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?Not funded by an EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?NoOffer Description2 Years, Fixed-Term, Whole-time PostPosition SummaryThe INFANT Research Centre was established in 2013 and is dedicated to maternal and child health research. The overarching vision of INFANT is to advance maternal and child health translational research and to place Ireland to the forefront of this field. INFANT is hosted by University College Cork (UCC) and is focused on delivering scientific excellence and impact through a range of activities in academic, translational, and commercial areas. The INFANT team is a diverse group of clinicians and scientists who are supported by selected industry partners, international collaborators and business and regulatory advisors. The Centre is funded by a range of national and international funding agencies, EU, industry, and philanthropy. INFANT has a well-established Clinical Trials Platform which is underpinned by ISO 9001:2015 accredited Quality Management System.INFANT is an integral part of a new programme of excellence to revolutionise the delivery of cerebral palsy care in Ireland.INFANT is now accepting applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher to join the team and help advance research in early brain injury and cerebral palsy. The Postdoctoral Researcher will focus on developing new diagnostic and predictive biomarkers for early detection of brain injury in newborns and high risk children.Project Title: Cerebral Palsy Foundation FundingPost Duration: 2 yearsSalary: €43,908-€50,302 (IUA PD1 Salary Scale)For an information package including further details of the post see .Informal enquiries can be made in confidence to Prof. Deirdre Murray, Dept of Paediatrics and Child Health and the INFANT centre, UCC, Email:Applications must be submitted online via the University College Cork vacancy portal ( ). Queries relating to the online application process should be referred to , quoting the job-title and project name.Candidates should apply, in confidence, before 12 noon (Irish Local Time) on Friday, 31st May 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.UCC is committed to creating and fully embracing an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated. As a University we strive to create a workplace that reflects the diversity of our student population where people from a wide variety of backgrounds learn from one another, share ideas, and work collaboratively. UCC is committed to being an employer that recognises the value of diversity amongst its staff. We encourage applicants to consult our policies at and initiatives at and we welcome applications from everyone, including those who are underrepresented in the protected characteristics set out in our Equal Opportunities & Diversity Policy.UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CORK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYERRequirementsResearch Field Medical sciences » Other Education Level Bachelor Degree or equivalentSkills/QualificationsThis title will apply to newly qualified Post-Doctoral Researchers and will be considered as a period of training as the researcher will have dual goals in terms of the research project and their own career development. The researcher will be mentored by a Principal Investigator (PI). It is expected that a researcher would spend not more than 3 years at the Post Doctoral level, subject to the term of the project and would then be eligible to compete for a Senior Post Doctoral post advertised by the University.Key Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe primary focus of the Postdoctoral Researcher will be research however a particular emphasis during this stage should include;

• To conduct a specified programme of research under the supervision and direction of a Principal Investigator/Project Leader focused on developing new diagnostic and predictive biomarkers for early detection of brain injury in newborns and high risk children.
• To engage in appropriate training and professional development opportunities as required by the Principal Investigator, School or College in order to develop research skills and competencies.
• To gain experience in grant writing.
• To engage in the dissemination of the results of the research in which they are engaged, as directed by, with the support of and under the supervision of a Principal Investigator.
• To become familiar with the publication process.
• To acquire generic and transferable skills (including project management, business skills and postgraduate mentoring/supervision).
• To engage in the wider research and scholarly activities of the research group, School or College.
• To interact closely with postgraduate research students who are studying for a Masters or a PhD and possibly have an agreed role in supporting these students in their day to day research in conjunction with an academic supervisor.
• To carry out administrative work to support the programme of research.
• To carry out additional duties as may reasonably be required within the general scope and level of the post.
• To contribute to costing research grant proposals and assist in the financial management of a research project.

Specific RequirementsThe successful candidate will provide a cover letter with evidence for how they meet the following essential criteria:

• A PhD qualification.
• A primary degree in the field of biomedical science (eg. biology, biochemistry or neuroscience)
• Appropriate research experience.
• Appropriate technical competence and accomplishment.
• A capability of working within a project team to achieve results.
• Good communication, organisation and interpersonal skills.
• A commitment to gaining practical experience working on a research project.
• Ability to work well within a team.

Languages ENGLISHResearch Field Medical sciences » OtherAdditional InformationWebsite for additional job detailsWork Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute University College Cork INFANT Centre Country Ireland State/Province Cork City Cork Street Western Road GeofieldWhere to apply WebsiteContact State/ProvinceCork CityCork WebsiteStreetWestern Road E-Mail[email protected]STATUS: EXPIRED

Expected salary

€43908 – 50302 per year

Location

Cork

Job date

Fri, 10 May 2024 01:18:33 GMT

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