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Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for two full-time fixed term positions as Postdoctoral Researchers with CÚRAM at the National University of Ireland, Galway.
This project, which runs from September 2021 until the end of December 2022, represents a Science Foundation Ireland facilitated collaboration between NUI Galway with an industrial partner.
Organisation: CÚRAM is a partnership of scientists, engineers and clinicians, who all share a common vision of developing the next generation of medical devices in order to provide solutions for current clinical needs. The University provides a research-friendly social and cultural environment. Galway is also one of the key cities in Europe with a significant presence of the medical device industry sector. For more information on CÚRAM please refer to http://www.curamdevices.ie/
Job Description:
The two positions will require suitably experienced scientists to explore the characteristics of thrombi from acute ischemic stroke patients using a mix of histological and immunohistochemical techniques. Additionally, the role will also involve the establishment of a database of clot pathology, in collaboration with key collaborating clinical centres internationally and the correlation of clot characteristics with clinical characteristics and electrical impedance.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Compositional analysis of blood clots retrieved from acute ischemic stroke patients
- Development of a clinical database of acute ischemic stroke clot histopathology
- Development and establishment of additional protocols and development of capacity for the analysis and characterisation of blood clot samples
- Publication of research outcomes in high impact factor journals
- Active participation and presentations at international conferences, meetings and networking events
- Grant writing
Qualifications/Skills required:
Essential Requirements:
- Applicants must have a Ph.D. in the Biomedical Sciences or Medical degree (M.B., B.Ch., B.A.O or equivalent)
- A good track record in histopathological analysis with experience of histology and immunohistochemistry is essential
- Good statistical analysis skills are essential
- Excellent scientific writing and oral presentation skills are essential
- Candidates must be highly motivated, work well as part of a team and have excellent verbal communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
Desirable Requirements:
- The ideal candidate should have a track record in blood clot pathology/ stroke research
- Publications in high impact factor journals
- Leadership and project management capability
Salary: €38,631 to €41,026 per annum pro rata for shorter and/or part-time contracts (public sector pay policy rules pertaining to new entrants will apply).
Start date: Position is available from September 2021
Further information on research and working at NUI Galway is available on Research at NUI Galway Researchers at NUI Galway are encouraged to avail of a range of training and development opportunities designed to support their personal career development plans. NUI Galway provides continuing professional development supports for all researchers seeking to build their own career pathways either within or beyond academia. Researchers are encouraged to engage with our Researcher Development Centre (RDC) upon commencing employment – see www.nuigalway.ie/rdc for further information.
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For informal enquiries about this post please contact Dr Karen Doyle (karen.doyle@nuigalway.ie)
To Apply:
Applications to include a covering letter, CV, and the contact details of three referees should be sent, via e-mail (in word or PDF only) to Dr. Karen Doyle (Karen.doyle@nuigalway.ie).
Please put reference number NUIG RES 158-21 in subject line of e-mail application.
Closing date for receipt of applications is 5.00 pm Friday 20th August 2021
Interviews are planned to be held on Monday, 6th September 2021
Due to the University closure related to COVID-19, interviews may have to take place virtually and start dates may need to be delayed
NUI Galway reserve the right to re-advertise or extend the closing date for this post.
National University of Ireland, Galway is an equal opportunities employer.
