Postdoctoral Research and Teaching Fellow

Postdoctoral Research and Teaching Fellow 

Specified Purpose Contract (2 years / Full-Time) 

The Dublin Dental University Hospital (DDUH) is seeking to recruit a Postdoctoral Research Fellow/Problem-Based Learning Tutor for the Division of Oral Biosciences, Dublin Dental University Hospital. 

This position is a specified purpose two-year contract, full-time and pensionable. 

This role is integral to support research into the biology and pathogenesis of Candida species in the Division of Oral Biosciences, DDUH, as well as playing an essential educational role in the support of Problem-Based Learning tutorials in Year 2 of the Dental Science undergraduate degree programme (approx. 170 hours per year). 

The reporting line is to the Prof. Derek Sullivan in the Division of Oral Biosciences with a dual reporting line to the Director of Undergraduate Teaching. 

Role Summary: 

The successful candidate will undertake research projects in the field of Candida albicans molecular biology/pathogenesis as directed. The role of the Postdoctoral Research and Teaching Fellow includes, but is not limited to:

• Responsibility for conducting research projects as required. 
• Day to day supervision of PhD, undergraduate and other associated research projects 
• Maintaining accurate records of research data and writing up regular reports as requested. 
• Attend and present at regular meetings as required. 
• Draft manuscripts for publication. 
• Deliver regular oral presentations on research projects internally and externally. 
• Act as a tutor for Problem Based Learning tutorials throughout the academic year (approx. 170 hours). 
• Performing such other research and teaching duties appropriate to the office as may be assigned. 

The successful candidate must: 

• Have a PhD in Molecular Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Genetics or a related subject. 
• Be competent in the most commonly used molecular biological techniques (e.g. handling bacterial and yeast strains, recombinant DNA techniques, RT-PCR, Western Blotting, ChIP, etc.) 
• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. 
• Have experience in scientific writing and oral presentations. 
• Be highly motivated, self-directed and be able to work well as part of a team. 
• Have the ability to work on own initiative, prioritise and manage a number of projects. 
• Have proven organisational, administrative, analytical and problem-solving skills. 
• Be able to identify potential difficulties and formulate solutions. 
• Have the ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines. 

Candidates: 

• Should ideally have experience in the field of molecular mycology. 
• Should ideally have experience of processing high-throughput DNA/RNA sequencing and other datasets. 
• Should ideally have prior undergraduate teaching experience. 

Further information on the Candida research group in the DDUH can be found in our recent publications: 

Closing date for receipt of applications is 5th of February 2024 at noon. 

The role is available from 1st of March 2024 with interviews expected to take place shortly after the closing date. 

To enquire about a full job description please contact Simion Tita, HR Officer at

/ landline number 01-612 7289. 

Informal enquiries are welcomed and can be directed to Professor Derek Sullivan, Professor in Microbiology at email:

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Offers are subject to standard checks such as Garda Vetting, references and relevant CPD in various HSEland Training Programmes.

The Dublin Dental Hospital is an equal opportunities employer.