Post-Doctoral Researcher / Senior Post-Doctoral Researcher (Molecular/DNA Computing)

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Post-Doctoral Researcher / Senior Post-Doctoral Researcher (Molecular/DNA Computing)

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Maynooth University

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Job Information Organisation/CompanyMaynooth University DepartmentHamilton Institute Research FieldOther Researcher ProfileRecognised Researcher (R2)Established Researcher (R3) PositionsPostdoc Positions CountryIreland Application Deadline23 Mar 2025 – 23:30 (Europe/Dublin) Type of ContractTemporary Job StatusFull-time Hours Per Week37 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?Horizon Europe – EIC Reference Number101115422 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?NoOffer DescriptionWe are seeking applications for a Senior Postdoctoral Researcher, on the topics of DNA computing, DNA data storage and DNA nanostructures in the research group ( ) of Professor Damien Woods at the Hamilton Institute, with a possible co-appointment in the Department of Computer Science. EU and Irish national funding is provided by the DISCO project funded by the EIC Pathfinder Challenge programme ( ), and the Active tiles project funded by Science Foundation Ireland Frontiers of the Future Programme (SFI FFP).The role involves engineering DNA-based self-assembly systems, DNA/molecular computers and DNA data-storage systems in the wet-lab. Specifically, topics include: (1) Designing and implementing DNA nanostructures for DNA computing and DNA storage, for the EIC DISCO project (DNA based Infrastructure for Storage and Computation). (2) Control of nucleation for DNA tile-based self-assembly (SFI FFP project: Active DNA tiles for programmable nucleation of robust DNA). Both topics involve designing DNA nanostructures, including DNA origami, DNA tile-based systems and DNA computers of any/every kind including new, imaginative, designs.Ideal candidates will have familiarity with such systems and should demonstrate the ability to carefully design and execute wet-lab experiments. Another potential direction is on theory; mathematically and computationally analysing the computational power of molecular computers. The successful candidate will develop their research skills, publish high-quality work, receive training and mentorship in grant funding applications, supervise students and advance their academic career. We seek creative individuals willing to take initiative on research directions in an exciting and foundational research topic and who wish to define the future of the field. Furthermore, the ideal candidate for Senior Post-Doctoral Researcher should have a PhD (or equivalent research experience) and a background in experimental practice of DNA-based molecular computing, and/or in theoretical computer science. Candidates with a theoretical background and experience are welcome but should demonstrate a keen interest and/or understanding of chemical, biochemical, physical theory relevant for thinking about molecular processes such as self-assembly, molecular robotics and/or chemical reaction networks. Also, candidates with a background in bioengineering, synthetic biology, molecular self-assembly, physics, chemistry and other related fields will be considered, but should have an interest in applying ideas from algorithms and computer programming to the molecular setting.The ideal candidate should have a history of outstanding research publications commensurate with career stage, which will be used as criteria to assess suitability. In addition, candidates applying should have relevant post-PhD experience suited to the role, specifically at least two years of post-doctoral research experience of relevance to the project (typically academia, but research-focused industry experience too providing there is appropriate justification).The level of appointment and salary (i.e. whether “Senior” or not) will be in accordance with the experience and demonstrated abilities of the candidate. Please see for more details about the research group.We take folks from a wide variety of academic backgrounds.Where to apply WebsiteRequirementsResearch Field Other Education Level PhD or equivalentLanguages ENGLISH Level ExcellentResearch Field OtherAdditional InformationWebsite for additional job detailsWork Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Maynooth University Country Ireland State/Province Kildare City Maynooth Postal Code W23A3HY GeofieldContact State/ProvinceKildare CityMaynooth WebsiteStreetMariavilla Postal CodeW23A3HY E-Maildamien.woods@mu.ieSTATUS: EXPIREDShare this page

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Maynooth, Co Kildare

Job date

Fri, 10 Jan 2025 02:04:13 GMT

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