Post-Doctoral Researcher (PDR) : Amoebic gill disease in Atlantic salmon

Organisation Description:

The Marine Institute is the national agency responsible for marine research, technology, development and innovation (RTDI). The Marine Institute seeks to assess and realise the economic potential of Ireland’s 220-million-acre marine resource; promote the sustainable development of marine industry through strategic funding programmes and scientific services; and safeguard the marine environment through research and environmental monitoring. The Institute works in conjunction with the Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine (DAFM) and a network of other Government Departments, semi-state agencies, national and international marine partners.

Summary of the Role:

The post forms part of a three-year project funded by the Biotechnology & Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) in the UK, awarded to the College of Medical, Veterinary & Life Sciences, University of Glasgow. Neoparamoeba perurans causes amoebic gill disease, a significant disease for the Atlantic salmon aquaculture industry. The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out a range of duties consistent with the work such as overall responsibility for the experimental animals ensuring that the study adheres to relevant national and EU legislation on the protection of animals used for scientific purposes. They will be also required to ensure that the proposed project obtains the required authorisation from the Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) Responsibility for the experimental design and execution of the trials at the Lehanagh Pool as well as undertaking a programme of sampling and data collection for the project milestones and deliverables to ensure samples and in situ data collected are fit for purpose.

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Educational and Professional Requirements:

• A PhD qualification in marine science or a relevant scientific area.
• Relevant post qualification work experience in a scientific or technical environment including field work, data collection and biological sampling.
• A high level of knowledge of the regulatory framework within which projects involving animals are managed and the legal responsibilities of researchers.
• Documented training in the use of animals for scientific purposes.
• Demonstrated experience of working safely in a laboratory/field environment and the use of standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Strong data handling skills.
• Effective organisation and administration skills.
• A high level of computer literacy including the use of standard office software packages.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels both in writing and verbally with technical and scientific and non-technical groups.
• Proven track record in effectively preparing scientific reports and peer-reviewed scientific papers.
• Good time management and the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
• The ability to work unsupervised and to work well with others.
• Sea going experience and sufficiently fit to pass an ENG II Medical and participate in appropriate mandatory safety related training.
• A full clean Driving License

How to Apply:

A C.V. and letter of application, summarising experience and skill set applicable to the position should be emailed to recruitment@marine.ie or posted to Human Resources at the Marine Institute, Rinville, Oranmore, Galway. All correspondence for this post should quote reference FEAS/AGD-PDR/APRIL2022.

Closing date for Applications:

All applications for this post should be received by the Marine Institute in advance of 12 noon on 22nd of June 2022. Please note that late applications will not be accepted.

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