12 Months, Fixed-Term, Whole-time Post
Position Summary
Applications are invited for a full-time postdoctoral researcher position funded by Science Foundation Ireland. The successful candidate will undertake taphonomic experiments to resolve key questions regarding the diagenesis and preservation of melanin in vertebrates. Key analytical techniques will include some of the following: synchrotron-XRF, FTIR, Raman spectroscopy, AHPO-LCMS, NMR, S-XANES. In addition to research, the successful candidate will have opportunities to undertake postdoctoral training in transferable skills and to participate in fieldwork. There may be opportunities to gain Mentorship or Teaching/Supervision experience under the supervision of the PI.
The successful candidate will work closely with the PI and other members of the team.
Project Title: Experimental taphonomy of melanin
Post Duration: 12 Months
Salary: €42,031 - €48,427 p.a. (IUA PD1 Salary Scale)
For an information package including further details of the post see https://ore.ucc.ie/.
Informal enquiries can be made in confidence to Professor Maria McNamara, Professor of Palaeontology, School of Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences. Email: [email protected]
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 [email protected], quoting the job-title and project name.
Candidates should apply, in confidence, before 12 noon (Irish Local Time) on Friday, 26th May 2023.
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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