Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the part-time fixed term position of Postdoctoral Researcher (0.5 FTE) at the SFI Centre for Research in Medical Devices (CÚRAM) and Lambe Institute for Translational Research University of Galway, Ireland.

The position is available immediately for a 45 month period at 0.5FTE. This position is funded through a recent Horizon Europe MSCA DN consortium grant.

Organisation: CÚRAM, SFI Research Centre for Medical Devices is a national, SFI funded, research centre that brings together researchers from University of Galway and other leading universities from Ireland. The prime objective for CÚRAM is to radically improve health outcomes for patients by developing innovative implantable ‘smart’ medical devices to treat major unmet medical needs. Implants will be designed and manufactured to respond to the body’s environment and to deliver therapeutic agents, such as drugs, exactly where needed. Lambe Institute for Translational Research was established in 2015 with the aim to translate basic research findings to clinical applications, in particular cancer research.  The Lambe Institute boasts a state-of-the-art research infrastructure including imaging, histology, flow cytometry, molecular biology, gene vector and mammalian cell culture core facilities which are coordinated by a team of fully trained technical support staff.

Website: https://www.universityofgalway.ie/our-research/people/sharonglynn/ and https://www.universityofgalway.ie/cancercentre/research/no-cancer-net/

Job Description:

Recently, Prof. Sharon Glynn, Principal Investigator (PI) at CÚRAM and the Lambe Institute, has been awarded an EU-funded MSCA Doctoral Network Grant – NO-CANCER-NET: Advanced Engineering of Nitric Oxide Based Therapeutics for Triple Negative Breast Cancer Training Network. The position will help the PI to manage this award as project lead.  The postholder will work with the PI to 1) implement and take responsibility for the project management of the programme ensuring all scientific reporting is carried out in accordance with EU guidelines, 2) liaise with the EU Project Officer, 3) contribute significantly to the scientific programme through the recruitment and management of the doctoral candidates and scientific exploitation of the research outputs, 4) identify and apply for subsequent follow-on grant applications arising from the programmes.

Successful candidates will be highly motivated and have an excellent track record in a research field relevant to CÚRAM/Lambe Institute. A PhD qualification in a biomedical-related field is essential as well as previous research and project management experience (minimum 3 years). The successful candidates may be required to travel nationally and internationally.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Monitoring and reporting of project milestones and deliverables in accordance with EU deadlines
• Day-to-day management of the project and leading regular Consortium meetings
• Implementing a strategy for the international dissemination of the programme’s outputs and engaging with stakeholders
• Liaising and reporting to the EU Project Officer, which includes preparation of periodic scientific and financial reports, allocation and use of resources
• Creating reports to adhere to deliverable and milestone deadlines
• Identify and apply for subsequent follow-on grant applications arising from the programme
• Any other duties assigned commensurate to this level of post

Qualifications/Skills required: 

Essential:

• A PhD qualification in a biomedical field relevant to CÚRAM’s/Lambe Institute’s research focus
• A minimum of three years’ experience in similar research field.
• Evidence in successful management of consortium grants
• Evidence of involvement in writing grant applications to Irish and EU Funding agencies and in writing of scientific research papers and presentation of research results
• Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills
• Excellent report writing, presentation and IT skills.
• Flexibility and ability to work in a team environment.
• Experience supervising/mentoring postgraduate students
• Some national and international travel may be required.

Desirable:

• Formal certification in Project Management
• Any relevant working experience in clinical research, laboratory research or a data management-related role will also be considered.
• An English language qualification (IELTS, Cambridge C1 Advanced, Cambridge C2 Advanced, TOEFL, iBT/TOEFL iBT Home Edition, Pearson PTE and Duilingo) if English is not the first language.
• Experience in EU project reporting, financial and resource management.

Employment permit restrictions apply for this category of post

Salary: Postdoctoral Researcher salary scale €42,782 - €54,965 per annum, (subject to the project’s funding limitations), and pro rata for shorter and/or part-time contracts.  

The default position for all new public sector appointments is the 1st point of the salary scale. This may be reviewed, and consideration afforded to appointment at a higher point on the payscale (subject to the project’s funding limitations), where evidence of prior years’ equivalent experience is accepted in determining placement on the scale above point 1, subject to the maximum of the scale.  

(Research Salary Scales - University of Galway) 

Start date: Immediately.

Continuing Professional Development/Training: 

Researchers at University of Galway are encouraged to avail of a range of training and development opportunities designed to support their personal career development plans. University of Galway provides continuing professional development supports for all researchers seeking to build their own career pathways either within or beyond academia.  Researchers are encouraged to engage with our Researcher Development Centre (RDC) upon commencing employment - see HERE for further information. 

Further information on research and working at University of Galway is available on Research at University of Galway

For information on moving to Ireland please see www.euraxess.ie

Further information about {school/centre} is available at CÚRAM - CÚRAM (universityofgalway.ie)

For informal enquiries about this post please contact Sharon Glynn at NOCancerNet@universityofgalway.ie

Application Instructions

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. NOCancerNet@universityofgalway.ie

Please put reference number University of Galway 300-23 in subject line of e-mail application.

Closing date for receipt of applications is 5.00 pm on 1st December.

All positions are recruited in line with Open, Transparent, Merit (OTM) and Competency based recruitment.

University of Galway, is an equal opportunities employer.