The Teagasc post-doctoral programme provides training and development opportunities for early career scientists that enhances their experience of learning and equips them with the necessary skills for the next stage of their chosen career in research. The successful candidate will be integral to the success of a collaborative crop biotechnology project focussed on developing the capacity and efficiency of Ensifer-mediated transformation (EMT), a novel gene transfer system which can be used to improve the agronomic performance of major crop species. The post-doctoral fellow will be specifically involved in expanding the host range of EMT and identifying strategies to improve EMTs efficacy. They will also play a central role in disseminating to stakeholders the potential of EMT and seeking new collaborations.
Candidates can access the Fellowship Programme Application form for this post on the Teagasc website at http://www.teagasc.ie/opportunities/postdoctoral/index.asp
The Teagasc post-doctoral programme provides training and development opportunities for early career scientists that enhances their experience of learning and equips them with the necessary skills for the next stage of their chosen career in research. The successful candidate will be integral to the success of a collaborative crop biotechnology project focussed on developing the capacity and efficiency of Ensifer-mediated transformation (EMT), a novel gene transfer system which can be used to improve the agronomic performance of major crop species. The post-doctoral fellow will be specifically involved in expanding the host range of EMT and identifying strategies to improve EMTs efficacy. They will also play a central role in disseminating to stakeholders the potential of EMT and seeking new collaborations.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Develop EMT-specific transformation protocols for target crops of economic importance (e.g. soybean, maize etc ).
- Complete the construction of an EMT-specific transformation vector to facilitate the development of EMT v. 2.0
- Assist in the supervision of PhD students working in parallel projects of relevance to the development of EMT
- Prepare and complete publications in high impact journals and disseminate the projects progress at both scientific and non-scientific events.
- Demonstrate an ability to problem solve, generate new ideas and unique concepts.
- Coordinate the completion of the projects research objectives to the satisfaction of stakeholders
Essential Qualifications
- PhD in (crop biotechnology with specific emphasis on plant transformation)
- A minimum of 3 years and not more than 5 years relevant research experience
- Demonstrated research and technical expertise in [molecular biology, cloning protocols, vector construction, plant transformation]
- Track record of researcher dissemination including peer-reviewed publications
- Demonstrated ability to problem solve and generate novel ideas, models and solutions to challenges that may arise during the course of the project.
- Excellent project management, analytical, report writing and data analysis skills
- Proven record of collaboration with team members and PhD students to help build research knowledge and skill and to guide professional development
- Excellent communication skills (oral, written, presentation) with a demonstrated ability to enable effective knowledge and technology transfer to both scientific and non-scientific audiences
Candidates can access the Fellowship Programme Application form for this post on the Teagasc website at http://www.teagasc.ie/opportunities/postdoctoral/index.asp
Completed application forms should be submitted by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. no later than 12 midnight on Thursday 2nd January 2014.