UCD Genetics

PhD Position in 2021
Interested in genomics and/or microbiology? PhD position, suit graduates or those graduating before June 2021. Application deadline 22/12/2020. More info at

Positions available – The Butler Laboratory Positions available Positions available 2021: One post-doctoral position will be available from March 2021. This will be advertised in late November/early December. PhD position: We are recruiting one PhD student, starting date between Jan and July 2021. This is a opportunity to join an active resea...

Supporting the HSE Evaluation Study of Rapid Antigen Detection Tests [RADT] - Secondment opportunity for;

Project Manager [4-6 months]
The individual appointed should have a Masters or PhD in clinical sciences, or health/life sciences, with data analysis skills and previously worked as a project manager/co-ordinator on clinical trials or similar evaluation studies.

3 Scientists [3-4 months]
ideally have a Degree in Clinical Sciences, Health/Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, or Biochemistry. Experience handing clinical samples is essential and experience carrying out diagnostic test evaluations or research is highly desirable. Strong scientific background with deep understanding the conduct of clinical trials/evaluations are key.
Full details in the attached description.

Please send short CV, outlining relevant experience, to Dr Cara Martin (Trinity College Dublin): [email protected] with email subject header: RADT Field Testing/”your name”.

For further background information, please contact Prof. William Gallagher (University College Dublin): [email protected].

The current request for applications is quite urgent, so please express interest as soon as possible. The secondment positions will be filled as soon as relevant candidates are identified.

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Evolutionary genetics project at UCD:

UCD School of Biology and Environmental Science Animal adaptation to different environments involves the accumulation of changes in physiology, feeding ecology, social structures, environmental habitats and circadian rhythm. As such, the ability to infer and process environmental chemosensory information is a crucial step in adopting a novel nich...