Postdoc: Dublin.ForestGeneticDiversity
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Position: Research Fellow
Duration: 12 months
Location: National Botanic Gardens, Dublin, Ireland
A research position is available immediately for a fixed term of one
year on a project investigating provenance and gene diversity in forest
trees. The position will be based in the National Botanic Gardens of
Ireland and is part of a project in collaboration with a research team
in University College Dublin, Coillte and Teagasc. The research will
focus on identifying genetic provenance of Irish forestry trees and also
aims to characterise and screen gene regions for selection of suitable
material for future planting and breeding programmes. The project will
focus on broadleaves such as birch and alder, and conifers such as pine
and spruce. The post will primarily be lab based with an element of
fieldwork to sample material. The candidate will ideally have
considerable laboratory experience in genotyping and DNA sequencing.
They will have proven experience of self-motivated research and will
work well alone and be able to network with other researchers. They will
be expected to publish from the results and to report regularly. They
will be expected to help in the running of the lab and the supervision
of students. Experience of genomic technologies or bioinformatic
techniques would be a distinct advantage. A driving licence and access
to a vehicle are also necessary. The salary scale will be at
postdoctoral level from EUR37,750 to EUR44,930 per annum, depending on
experience.
The DBN Plant Molecular Laboratory in the National Botanic Gardens is
equipped for DNA sequencing and genotyping. The gardens are located to
the north of the city of Dublin. The lab research focuses on
biogeography and genetic variation in natural populations, conservation
genetics and taxonomy. The Research Fellow would be encouraged and
supported to develop further funding potential. Informal queries to Dr
Colin Kelleher, National Botanic Gardens, colin.kelleher@opw.ie.
Applications by way of cover letter and CV with a list of three referees
to be sent to: botanicgardens@opw.ie
noting "Forgen Research Fellow" in subject heading. Closing date for
receipt of applications is the 2^nd of April.
Colin Kelleher MSc PhD
Herbarium and Molecular Lab
National Botanic Gardens
Glasnevin
Dublin 9
Ireland
T:+353-1-8040326
E:colin.kelleher@opw.ie
Colin Kelleher