Postdoctoral Researcher, Acute ischemic stroke clot histopathology: RESTORE and ICAD registries, Physiology, School of Medicine and Centre for Research in Medical Devices (CÚRAM)(University of Galway 080-24)

27 Mar 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

University of Galway

Research Field

Medical sciences » Other

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Ireland

Application Deadline

17 Apr 2024 - 17:00 (Europe/London)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for a full-time fixed term position as Postdoctoral Researcher within the School of Medicine at the University of Galway, Ireland and associated with the Centre for Research in Medical Devices (CÚRAM). The project, which runs for three years runs in collaboration with colleagues in the School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences, Industry partner Cerenovus and clinical collaborators across Europe and Asia. 

This position is funded through Science Foundation Ireland (CÚRAM) and is available from April 2024 for 3 years. 

Organisation: The University of Galway is a vibrant University on the West coast of Ireland and is home to CÚRAM, which is a partnership of scientists, engineers, and clinicians, who all share a common vision of developing the next generation of medical devices to provide solutions for current clinical needs. The University provides a research-friendly social and cultural environment. Galway is also one of the key cities in Europe with a significant presence in the medical device industry sector. For more information on CÚRAM please refer to http://www.curamdevices.ie/  

Job Description: 

The successful candidate will explore the characteristics of thrombi from acute ischemic stroke patients using a mix of histological and immunohistochemical techniques. Additionally, the role will also involve the management and analysis of the database of clot pathology, exploring the correlation of clot characteristics with clinical characteristics.  

The position will require a suitably experienced biomedical scientist with experience in pathology, excellent histology, immunohistochemistry, in situ hybridization and proteomics skills.  

The successful candidate will work as part of a team with collaborators in the School of Medicine, School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences, Cerenovus and collaborating stroke centres internationally. 

Duties:   

• Compositional and pattern analysis of blood clots retrieved from acute ischemic stroke patients 

• Establishment of a clinical database of Intracranial Atherosclerotic disease clot histopathology in collaboration with stroke centres in Asia 

• Development and establishment of additional protocols and development of capacity for the analysis and characterisation of blood clot samples  

• Publication of research outcomes in high impact factor journals  

• Travel: active participation and presentations at international conferences, in-person collaborators meetings and networking events  

• Data science and statistical analysis 

• Any other duties assigned commensurate to this level of post 

Qualifications/Skills required:  

Essential Requirements:  

• Applicants must have a Ph.D. in the Biomedical Sciences or Medical degree (M.B., B.Ch., B.A.O or equivalent) with 4 years full-time relevant research experience after primary degree.    

• An excellent record of accomplishment in histopathological analysis with experience of histology and immunohistochemistry 

• High quality first author publications  

• Excellent statistical analysis skills  

• Excellent oral presentation skills  

• Excellent team working, organisational and inter-personal skills 

• Candidates must be highly motivated 

Desirable Requirements: 

• Minimum of 6 high quality publications, 3 as first author 

• Leadership and project management capability 

• Public patient interaction experience 

• In situ hybridization experience 

• Proteomics skills 

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.  

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Start date: The position is available from 01 May 2024 

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   

Informal enquiries concerning the post may be made to Prof. Karen Doyle ([email protected] ) 

To Apply: 

Applications to include a covering letter, CV, list of publications and the contact details of three referees should be sent, via e-mail (in word or PDF file) to Professor Karen Doyle ([email protected]   

Please put reference number University of Galway 080-24 in subject line of e-mail application. 

Closing date for receipt of applications is 5.00 pm (Irish Time) Wednesday 17th April 2024. 

We reserve the right to re-advertise or extend the closing date for this post. 

University of Galway is an equal opportunities employer. 

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

Requirements

Research Field

Medical sciences » Other

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Additional Information
Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

University of Galway

Country

Ireland

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Where to apply

E-mail

[email protected]

Contact

State/Province

Ireland

City

Galway

Website

https://www.universityofgalway.ie/

Street

University Road

Postal Code

H91 TK33

E-Mail

[email protected]

STATUS: EXPIRED