爱尔兰国立大学自然科学系招收分子生物学博士后

Postdoctoral Researcher – Molecular Microbial Ecology of Ammonia Oxidation
in Coastal Bay Sediments

School of Natural Sciences, NUI Galway
Ref. No: NUIG 69-12

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for a full-time fixed term position as a postdoctoral researcher with Microbiology, School of Natural Sciences at the National University of Ireland, Galway. This position is available from October 2012 for 11 months.

Job Description:
The successful candidate will work in the Marine Microbial Ecology Group, to investigate nitrogen cycling in coastal sediments. In particular this project will focus on the role bacteria and archaea play in ammonia oxidation in coastal sediments. A combination of fieldwork, isotope-pairing techniques and molecular analysis of ammonia oxidisers diversity, abundance and functioning in situ and in SIP microcosms will be employed. The successful candidate will have a PhD in Molecular Microbial Ecology, Biogeochemical Cycling or similar; experience in experimental design and associated data analysis; strong writing skills as demonstrated by publication of peer-reviewed scientific papers; and a proven ability to work independently. Field sampling and presentation of results at scientific meetings is required. Experience with isotope-paring techniques and/or SIP would be an advantage.

Qualifications:
The ideal candidate should have a track record in a research and development environment and strong microbial ecology experience is essential. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in the Molecular Microbial Ecology, Biogeochemical Cycling or similar sciences. The ideal candidate would have experience in molecular microbial ecology techniques such as DNA/RNA extraction, high throughput sequencing, (RT)-Q-PCR, SIP, FISH and/or isotope paring techniques as evidenced by publication record. Candidates should have excellent communication and organisational skills; be highly motivated and passionate about developing new research; and have strong documentation, oral and interpersonal skills.

Salary: €38,286 per annum (public sector pay policy rules pertaining to new entrants will apply)

Start date: Position is available from October 2012 for 11 months initially.

Further information about Microbiology at NUIG is available at http://www.nuigalway.ie/microbiology/ Informal enquiries concerning the post may be made to Dr Cindy Smith. E-mail: cindy.smith@nuigalway.ie tel: +353 (0)91 493832

To Apply:
Applications to include a covering letter, CV, and the contact details of three referees should be sent, via e-mail (in word or PDF only) to Dr Cindy Smith, e-mail: cindy.smith@nuigalway.ie
Please put reference number NUIG 69-12 in subject line of e-mail application. Or by post to Dr Cindy Smith, Microbiology, School of Natural Sciences, NUI Galway, Galway, Ireland.

Closing date for receipt of applications is 5.00 pm 31th August

National University of Ireland, Galway is an equal opportunity employer.