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0.5 FTE, 2 Years, Fixed-Term, Part-time Post
Position Summary
Applications are invited for the position of Research Assistant at the School of Biological, Earth & Environmental Sciences and the Environmental Research Institute. A 24-month part-time (50%) Research Assistant position (with the possibility of extension) is available on a project funded by the Science Foundation Ireland to investigate perennial ryegrass and white clover responses to different abiotic stresses (high temperature and drought) using specific seasonal conditions. The research project will involve plant phenotyping, transcriptomics, proteomics and modelling to identify and functionally characterise perennial ryegrass and white clover molecular regulators mediating growth responses in a future climate. The project aims and objectives include: 1) to phenotype perennial ryegrass and white clover above - and below-ground growth responses under regular cold and warm seasons, high temperatures or drought; 2) to identify molecular regulators (coding and non-coding transcripts, proteins) modulating these responses; 3) to assess their biological function in providing abiotic stress resilience; and 4) to test their ability to act as stress biomarkers in the field.
The Research Assistant will need to have a degree in Biology, Plant Biology or Plant Science. The Research Assistant will perform basic laboratory protocols (preparing solutions, media, autoclaving materials, ordering of consumables) and provide any assistance to the PD and PhD student. They will also be responsible for monitoring and updating the ResilientCrop website, and collecting plant material from Moorepark in year 3 and 4 with the help of the PhD student.
Project Title: Mining for climate resilience in Irish forage crops (ResilientCrop)
Post Duration: 2 Years
Salary: €31,462 - €41,443 p.a. (IUA Research Assistant Salary Scale) pro rata 0.5 FTE
For an information package including further details of the post see https://ore.ucc.ie/.
Informal enquiries can be made in confidence to Dr Rossana Henriques, School of Biological, Earth & Environmental Sciences, Tel: + 353 (0) 4904561; Email: rossana.henriques@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 Monday 19th August, 2024.
No late applications will be accepted.
Please note that an appointment to posts advertised will be dependent on University approval, together with the terms of the employment control framework for the higher education sector.
UCC is committed to creating and fully embracing an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated. As a University we strive to create a workplace that reflects the diversity of our student population where people from a wide variety of backgrounds learn from one another, share ideas, and work collaboratively. UCC is committed to being an employer that recognises the value of diversity amongst its staff. We encourage applicants to consult our policies at https://www.ucc.ie/en/edi/policies/ and initiatives at https://www.ucc.ie/en/edi/implementation/ and we welcome applications from everyone, including those who are underrepresented in the protected characteristics set out in our Equal Opportunities & Diversity Policy.
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| Contact Person : | Rossana Henriques | Contact Email : | rossana.henriques@ucc.ie |
| Job ID : | 078552 | Contact Number : | |
| Close Date : | 19-Aug-2024 12:00 | ||