Postdoctoral Researcher – Micro-CT imaging, Anatomy, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences (University of Galway 030-24)

9 Feb 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

University of Galway

Research Field

Medical sciences » Medicine

Researcher Profile

Established Researcher (R3)

Country

Ireland

Application Deadline

23 Feb 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 of Postdoctoral Researcher in Anatomy with the School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences at the University of Galway. 

This position is funded under the Disruptive Technologies Innovation Fund (DTIF) Round 3 which is a €500 million fund established under the National Development Plan (NDP).   

The position is available immediately to contract end date of August 31st 2025 (18 months).  

 

Job Description:  

The Postdoctoral Researcher will perform research tasks for the Vascusense DTIF project in Anatomy and the Duffy lab and liaise with partners in the University of Galway, TU Dublin, Versono Medical and Integer to develop a state-of-the-art integrated device to treat patients with critical limb ischemia with the aim of reducing pain, improving blood flow and preserving the limb. 

The Postdoctoral Researcher will be based in the Duffy lab in the School of Medicine at the University of Galway.  

Duties: 

• Analysing patient scans of critical limb ischemia using micro-CT and mimics software 
• Build chronic total occlusion (CTO) analogues using various biomaterials and tissues including 3D printing of patient specific calcific components. 
• Testing of devices with the CTO analogues  
• Any other duties assigned commensurate to this level of post 

 

Qualifications/Skills required:    

Essential Requirements: 

• PhD in Anatomy/Medicine or related discipline  
• Minimum 2 years research or industrial experience 
• Evidence of strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills 
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task with demanding timeframes and to respond appropriately to rapidly changing deadlines 
• Flexible, self-motivated; ability to work independently and collaboratively 
• Expertise in micro computed-tomography (CT) imaging 
• Extensive experience in developing novel micro CT imaging protocols 
• Extensive experience in micro CT imaging analysis - segmentation and volumetric analysis of human tissue 
• Experience using Mimics Research software (Materialise) 
• Experience in additive manufacturing  

Desirable Requirements:  

• Experienced in 2D and 3D Cell culture 
• Experience in histology including tissue processing, microtomy and staining techniques 
• Experience in basic light, confocal microscopy and other advanced microscopy techniques is desirable 
• Track record in coordinating collaborative projects 
• Peer reviewed publications 

 

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 the discipline is available at Anatomy - University of Galway   

 

Informal enquiries concerning the post may be made to: 

Prof Garry Duffy, Professor of Anatomy and Regenerative Medicine: [email protected]  

Or to: Dr Ruth Levey, Assistant Professor of Anatomy: [email protected]  

 

To Apply:  

Applications to include a covering letter, a CV (of a maximum of 5 pages) to include the names and the contact details of three referees should be sent, via e-mail (in PDF format only) to: [email protected] , [email protected] and [email protected] . 

Please put reference number University of Galway 030-24 in subject line of e-mail application. 

Closing date for receipt of applications is 5pm (Irish Time) 23rd February 2024.  

 

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

The 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 » Medicine

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Additional Information
Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

University of Galway

Country

Europe

Geofield

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