Postdoctoral Researcher - University College Dublin (Dublin, Ireland)
Postdoctoral Researcher
Organization: University College Dublin
Date Posted: 8/7/2019
Date Needed: 10/1/2019
City: Dublin
Country: Ireland
Primary Category: Research
Salary: $37,000.00 yearly
Type of Position: Full-Time
Education Requirement: PhD
Experience Requirement: 1-2 years
Description & Details
Our focus is on understanding protective mechanisms in mucosal barrier protection in the gut and how compromised responses damage the host, and alter immune responses and host-microbiota communication. This project will investigate gastrointestinal inflammation in genetically modified mouse models with emphasis on cytoskeletal regulators. Various colitis inducers will be used to study epithelial and immune cell responses and their interaction with indigenous or altered microbiota. Close connections to clinicians will permit bed-to-bench assessments. Multi-facetted in vivo methods as well as high resolution imaging, flow cytometry, and analytical/enzymatic/microbiological methods will be required for the project.
Profile of the Candidate
- PhD degree in Biology/Pharmacology or similar with strong expertise in in vivo work.
- Additional experience in gut biology, microbiology, imaging and microbiota analysis is preferred.
- An independent and organized working style
- Strong motivation to succeed in research, excellent presentation and scientific writing skills
- Team player with interpersonal and communication skills
- Very good English language skills
- Interview and visit to the laboratory in person
How to Apply / Contact
Applications should contain CV and motivation letter to be sent to Ulla.Knaus@ucd.ie.
