18 Month, Fixed-Term, Whole-time Post

 

Position summary

 

A postdoctoral position is available to investigate how cellular homeostasis is controlled by the intersection of the Insulin-like Growth Factor signalling pathway with mitochondrial function and dysfunction, in cancer and normal cells.  The project is part of a Science Found Ireland-funded research programme (see  Cox et al., Frontiers Oncol. 2022,  Rieger et al, Science Signal. 2020,  Cox et al., Cancer Res. 2019,  Stanicka et al., Oncogene 2018, and Lyons et al., J. Biol. Chem. 2017).

 

We are seeking highly motivated candidates with a PhD and demonstrated research achievement, who will be supported to pursue their research interests and careers in either academia or other Industry. The successful candidate will join a dynamic team of international researchers in Cork, and also interact with collaborators in the USA, Europe and Japan. The research will involve a wide range of biochemical, genetic and molecular cell biology approaches, including CRISPR-based cell and mouse models, protein structure-function analyses, and cell function and imaging technologies.

 

The School of Biochemistry and Cell Biology provides a supportive research and career development environment and University College Cork also offers a suite of career development initiatives through the postdoc hub and the human resources department.

 

For more information see:

https://www.ucc.ie/en/biochemistry/research/cancerbiology/oconnor/

 

Project Title: SFI Targeting cellular metabolism to promote healthy ageing

 

Post Duration: 18 months

 

Salary: €41,207 - €47,477 p.a. (IUA PD1 Salary Scale)

 

For an information package including further details of the post see https://ore.ucc.ie/.

 

Informal enquiries can be made in confidence to Prof. Rosemary O’Connor, Email: r.oconnor@ucc.ie ; Telephone: +353 (0)21 4901312.

 

Applications must be submitted online via the University College Cork vacancy portal (https://ore.ucc.ie/). Queries relating to the online application process should be referred to recruitment@ucc.ie, quoting the job-title and project name.

 

Candidates should apply, in confidence, before 12 noon (Irish Local Time) on Friday, 24 February 2023.  No late applications will be accepted.

 

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 https://www.ucc.ie/en/edi/policies/ and initiatives at https://www.ucc.ie/en/edi/implementation/ and we welcome applications from everyone, including those who are underrepresented in the protected characteristics set out in our Equal Opportunities & Diversity Policy.

 

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.

 

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