Job Brief:
Equilume, an animal biotech company that develops science-based performance lighting products to optimise equine and bovine health, fertility and performance, is seeking a suitably qualified post-doctoral researcher to assist in management of research projects. This key role involves the design and development of projects; research grant writing; managing budgets and resources; working effectively with team members, partners, funders and other stakeholders; overseeing delivery and dissemination of high quality research via manuscript preparation and conference attendance; and ensuring that the research underpinning current and new product development meaningfully impacts animal health and welfare.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, coordinate, and execute assigned research projects
• Data management and analysis
• Prepare grant proposals.
• Supervise team members/graduate students to complete research projects within set timelines.
• Track project progress periodically and report same to management.
• Prepare scientific manuscripts for publication of research results and presentation at scientific conferences.
• Work with management in preparation of research project budgets and schedule.
• Ensure that research deliverables meet quality standards and that research projects have relevant institutional and national approvals.
• Stay abreast of latest developments in relevant research tools and techniques.
• Stay up-to-date with research literature from the field.
• Identify and propose new research opportunities to management.
• In collaboration with senior R&D staff, support the development and training of the wider team.
• Analyse and resolve research issues promptly and accurately.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of Equilume’s research, innovation and product development strategies.
• Represent Equilume at relevant national and international events and scientific meetings.

Key requirements and skills:

• PhD in a relevant scientific discipline (biology/health science/agricultural science/ animal science, veterinary science) with at least two years post-doctoral research experience in an academic or commercial organisation.
• Strong track record in scientific manuscript preparation and research publication with at least two senior author publications in relevant peer reviewed journals.
• Strong organisational and planning skills, that ensure work is effectively prioritised to meet deadlines.
• Experience of qualitative and quantitative data analyses.
• Competent in use of statistical analyses packages (R or SAS).

Desirable:

• Animal handling experience with equine and bovine
• Track record of successful experimental design and research project management.
• Experience of functional genomics laboratory techniques (some or all of RNA isolation, qPCR, RNAseq etc.) and hormone assays (RIA and ELISA).
• Ability to work under own initiative with a proactive approach to problem solving.

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: €45,000.00-€65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance
• Sick pay
• Work from home

Application question(s):

• Are you named as a first author on a peer reviewed research paper in a reputable scientific journal?

Education:

• PhD (required)

Experience:

• post-doctoral research: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Irish driving license (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Naas, CO. Kildar

• Plan, coordinate, and execute assigned research projects
• Data management and analysis
• Prepare grant proposals.
• Supervise team members/graduate students to complete research projects within set timelines.
• Track project progress periodically and report same to management.
• Prepare scientific manuscripts for publication of research results and presentation at scientific conferences.
• Work with management in preparation of research project budgets and schedule.
• Ensure that research deliverables meet quality standards and that research projects have relevant institutional and national approvals.
• Stay abreast of latest developments in relevant research tools and techniques.
• Stay up-to-date with research literature from the field.
• Identify and propose new research opportunities to management.
• In collaboration with senior R&D staff, support the development and training of the wider team.
• Analyse and resolve research issues promptly and accurately.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of Equilume’s research, innovation and product development strategies.
• Represent Equilume at relevant national and international events and scientific meetings