POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH SCIENTIST

DEPARTMENT OF PHYSIOLOGY

A position for a postdoctoral scientist is available from 1 September 2007 for 3 years at the Department of Physiology, University College Cork, Ireland. The successful candidate will work on a Science Foundation Ireland-funded project investigating the molecular mechanisms underlying the excretion of salt by gamma-melanocyte stimulating hormone in the kidney. Some previous experience with in vivo animal studies, cell culture, immunoblotting and immunohistochemistry would be an advantage. Applicants must hold, or be about to obtain, a PhD in a relevant discipline and demonstrate evidence of a research publication record commensurate with career stage and experience. 

Interested applicants should direct informal enquiries to Dr Vincent Healy. (v.healy@ucc.ie).  

Starting salary will be €37,000. 

Closing date for applications is July 20, 2007