Home Postdoc Abroad Post-Doctoral Researcher (x 2 Positions), University College Cork, Cork, Ireland Post-Doctoral Researcher (x 2 Positions): The School of Microbiology and APC Microbiome Ireland invites applications for two Post-Doctoral Researcher positions to contribute to a collaborative project focused on understanding critical host-pathogen interactions during Staphylococcus aureus bacteraemia. Designation: Post-Doctoral Researcher Research Area: Defining the critical host – pathogen interactions that affect patient outcome during Staphylococcus aureus bacteraemia. Location: University College Cork, Cork, Ireland Eligibility/Qualification: Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in a relevant scientific field and have experience in applying molecular approaches to studying microorganism biology. Proficiency in techniques such as bacterial culturing, DNA cloning, qRT-PCR, western blotting, and tissue culture is required. Job Description: The successful candidates will be responsible for developing high-throughput screens for phenotyping clinical strains, linking these phenotypes back to genome sequences and MALDI-TOF profiles, and contributing to a global collaboration aimed at improving outcomes for patients with Staphylococcus aureus infections. How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit their applications online via the University College Cork vacancy portal at ore.ucc.ie. For further information, informal enquiries can be directed to Professor Ruth Massey via email at r.massey@ucc.ie. Applications must be submitted before 12 noon (Irish Local Time) on Friday, 16th of August, 2024. No late applications will be accepted. Last Date for Apply: 16th of August, 2024. #J-18808-Ljbffr
