Post Doctoral Fellow Level 1 - Molecular Microbiology

at  Teagasc

Location: Food Research Centre, Teagasc, Moorepark, Fermoy, Co Cork, P61 C996
Research
Salary: Post Doc (Level 1) with a Salary Scale of €41,081 to €45,322
Closing Date: 11/04/2024 12:00 PM
Funded Full Time

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES SPECIFIC TO THIS PROJECT:

• Responsible for DNA extraction stool, nasal lavage and sputum samples and preparation of shotgun metagenomics sequencing libraries
• Contribute to troubleshooting to optimize existing protocols/develop new protocols.
• Responsible for taxonomic, functional and diversity-based analysis of data from shotgun metagenomic analysis
• Responsible for the assembly and analysis of Metagenome-assembled genomes (MAGs)
• Responsible for comparing and improving different shotgun metagenomic analytical pipelines
• Responsible for correlating microbiome data with metadata
• Be willing to regularly upskill, including through attending workshops and training courses, in this and related areas
• Engage in Education and Public Engagement activities
• Generating publications for publication in peer reviewed journals of high quality

ADDITIONAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To interpret research findings and prepare scientific and popular press publications.
• To disseminate research findings to a variety of audiences as appropriate.
• To assist Teagasc in meeting the commitments of the Quality Customer Service Charter and Action Plan.
• To comply with all relevant Teagasc policies and procedures.
• To fully co-operate with the provisions made for ensuring the health, safety and welfare of themselves, fellow staff and non-Teagasc staff and co-operate with management in enabling Teagasc to comply with legal obligations. This includes full compliance with the responsibilities outlined in the Safety Statement.
• To actively participate in the Teagasc Post-Doctoral Fellowship programme and review processes, and to undertake all Post-Doctoral Fellowship training and associated duties as agreed in the Training & Development Plan.
• To take up additional duties as they may arise and be assigned by management.