Research Assistant School of Biochemistry & Cell Biology

at  University College Cork

POSITION SUMMARY

Applications are invited for a Research Assistant position in the Cell Biology Laboratory, in the School of Biochemistry and Cell Biology to work on a Science Foundation Ireland- funded Frontiers for the Future research programme. The successful candidate will work within this research team to carry out research on receptor tyrosine kinases in the context of inflammatory disorders.
Experimental approaches to be applied will include culture and transfection/infection of mammalian cell lines including CRISPR gene editing, ‘in cell’ proteomics, advanced cell imaging, flow cytometry, western blotting/immunoprecipitation, and a range of cell and protein function assays.
The successful candidate is expected to have at minimum at BSc or MSc or equivalent qualification, to be enthusiastic about scientific enquiry, and to have experience in some of the experimental approaches outlined above. They will join a supportive and stimulating environment that fosters excellent research, high quality publications, and excellent opportunities for career development.
For more information see http://publish.ucc.ie/researchprofiles/D003/roconnor
Project Title: Exploiting the spatial actions of metabolic and survival factors for therapeutic benefit
Post Duration: 24 Months
Salary: €31,462 - €41,443 (IUA Research Assistant 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 Tel: + 353 (0) 21 4901312 Email: r.oconnor@ucc.ie
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 Thursday 26th September, 2024

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