National University of Ireland Galway

NUIG RES 096-21 Postdoctoral Researcher - AutoCRAT/Regenerative Medicine Institute (REMEDI)/School of Medicine, NUI Galway

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for a full time, three year- fixed term position as a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Regenerative Medicine Institute (REMEDI), National University of Ireland Galway. This position is funded by the European Union under the H2020-funded collaborative AutoCRAT project (https://www.autocrat.eu/).

Organisation: REMEDI (www.remedi.ie) is a partnership of scientists, engineers and clinicians, who all share a common vision of developing the next generation of cellular therapies in order to provide solutions for current clinical needs. Researchers work closely with the Centre for Cell Manufacturing Ireland (CCMI) and the HRB-funded Clinical Research Facility located in the adjacent Galway University Hospital. The University provides a research-friendly social and cultural environment.

Job Description:

This position is designed for assisting in research for the establishment of optimal conditions for the automated culture and characterization of induced pluripotent stem cells, chondrocytes and mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) derived from these cells, and their secreted extracellular vesicle (EV) cargo. The successful candidate will work in a strong, team oriented environment within the Orthobiology group at REMEDI and work collaboratively with AutoCRAT partners throughout Europe.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will:

•Assist in all areas associated the AutoCRAT project at REMEDI to ensure research programme requirements in terms of documentation of the project activities, milestones and major key deliverables are implemented and adhered to.

•Lead on implementation of induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) aspects of the associated research programme.

•Record and validate assigned experimental work.

•Disseminate project results and outcomes.

•Prepare periodic scientific reports to the funder.

•Maintain confidentiality of background IP, foreground IP and research results.

Essential Criteria:

•Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences.

•Strong, proven track record in research and development in the area of osteoarthritis.

•Evidence of significant experience in the development of cell-based assays including stem cell differentiation assays, ELISA, flow cytometry and molecular biology based techniques.

•Previous experience in working with advanced therapeutics.

•Proven experience in Mesenchymal Stromal Cell (MSC) and iPSC studies. •Demonstrable evidence of published work in the essential areas.

Desirable Criteria:

•Substantial experience in cell and molecular analysis.

•Experience in advanced imaging protocols.

•Expertise in data acquisition and analysis.

•A thorough understanding of translation of advanced medicinal products.

•Knowledge and understanding of pre-clinical research, translational research and clinical trial methodologies.

•Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

•Candidates must be highly organised, motivated and passionate about research and translational to novel therapeutics.

Salary: €38,631 – €47,265 per annum pro rata for shorter and/or part-time contracts (public sector pay policy rules pertaining to new entrants will apply).

Start date: Position is available from the earliest agreed start date in July 2021

Continuing Professional Development/Training:

Researchers at NUI Galway are encouraged to avail of a range of training and development opportunities designed to support their personal career development plans

Further information on research and working at NUI Galway is available on Research at NUI Galway

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For informal enquiries about these posts please contact Prof. Mary Murphy at mary.murphy@nuigalway.ie

To Apply:

Applications to include a covering letter, CV, and the contact details of three referees should be sent, via e-mail (in word or PDF only) to georgina.shaw@nuigalway.ie

Please put reference number NUIG RES 096-21 in the subject line of the e-mail application.

Closing date for receipt of applications is 5pm on 2nd June 2021

Due to the University closure related to COVID-19, interviews may have to take place virtually and start dates may need to be delayed

National University of Ireland, Galway is an equal opportunities employer.

NUI galway researve the right to re advertise or extend the closing date for this post.

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

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