Organisation/Company: University of Limerick
Department: Department of Biological Sciences
Research Field: Chemistry » Biochemistry, Technology » Biotechnology, Pharmacological sciences
Researcher Profile: Established Researcher (R3)
Positions: Postdoc Positions
Country: Ireland
Application Deadline: 27 Mar 2025 - 12:00 (Europe/Dublin)
Type of Contract: Temporary
Job Status: Full-time
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme
Reference Number: 074628
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description
With over 18,000 students and 2,000 members of staff, the University of Limerick (UL) is an energetic, research-led and enterprising institution with a proud record in innovation and excellence in education, research and scholarship. The dynamic, entrepreneurial and pioneering values which drive UL’s mission and strategy ensure that we capitalise on local, national and international engagement and connectivity. We are renowned for providing an outstanding student experience and conducting leading-edge research. Our commitment is to make a difference by shaping the future through educating and empowering our students.
With the River Shannon as a unifying focal point, UL is situated on a superb riverside campus of over 130 hectares. Outstanding recreational, cultural and sporting facilities further enhance the campus’s exceptional learning and research environment.
Applications are invited for the following position:
Faculty of Science & Engineering
Department of Biological Sciences
Senior Research Fellow - Biotherapeutics - Specific Purpose Contract
Salary Scale: €79,356 - €85,162 (maximum starting salary €79,356) p.a. pro rata
The closing date for receipt of applications is Thursday, 27th March 2025.
Applications must be completed online before 12 noon, Irish Standard Time on the closing date.
Please note your application must include:
A letter of introduction indicating how you meet the criteria outlined in the job description.
Applications are welcome from suitably qualified candidates.
The University of Limerick holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advancing equality in higher education. The University is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to selection on merit welcoming applicants from all sections of the community. The University has a range of initiatives to support a family-friendly working environment, including flexible working.
Minimum Requirements
* A Doctoral Degree (level 10 NFQ) in Protein Biophysics or Biochemistry or related discipline.
* A Bachelors’ degree (level 8 NFQ) in a Biological or Chemical Science.
* Minimum of 6 years postdoctoral experience in protein biochemistry and biophysics.
* Minimum of 2 years commercialization or industrial experience in protein biologics.
* A proven track record in protein biophysics and enzymology as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications.
* A proven track record in protein engineering (protein chemistry, molecular biology and cell biology) as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications.
* A proven track record in protein formulation for topical delivery as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications.
* Team Management experience including supervision of research students, scientific and technical staff.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Minimum of five high-ranking publications in protein biophysics, enzymology, molecular modelling, molecular dynamics and structural biology.
Specific Requirements
* Project management.
* Experience in protease biochemistry.
* Production and purification of recombinant proteases.
* Protein chemistry including immobilization and tagging.
* Experience in securing funding.
* Experience of writing a business plan ideally for a start-up.
* Experience in founding a start-up.
Additional Information
Benefits at the University of Limerick
* Employee wellness is a priority and a number of initiatives take place each year for the benefit of UL employees.
* Preferential rates for access to the UL Arena swimming pool and fitness centre.
Selection Process
Recruitment Procedures used at the University of Limerick (UL)
The University of Limerick is committed to the Open, Transparent and Merit-Based Recruitment (OTM-R) of Researchers. The University of Limerick Policy for the Recruitment of Staff which reflects the principals of OTM-R is available on the UL Policy Hub. Full information on OTM-R at the University of Limerick is available here.
The University of Limerick uses a three-stage recruitment procedure: screening, shortlisting and interview.
Screening: Initially applications for an advertised position are screened to determine if applicants have met the ‘Essential Criteria’ as outlined in the advertised job description. Only candidates who meet the ‘Essential Criteria’ will progress beyond this stage.
Shortlisting: Depending on the number of applications remaining, it may not be possible to interview every candidate who has passed the screening process. Therefore, at this stage the Selection Board for this position may review the applications which have passed screening and will select a final shortlist of candidates who in their view were most closely aligned to the post as advertised.
Interview: Once a shortlist has been finalized, all applicants will be notified of the status of their application. The final shortlist of candidates will then be invited to interview. We aim to provide at least one week’s notice to all candidates. The interview process may take the format of a standard interview and may also include a presentation – if so, you will be provided with details of this in your invitation to interview letter. Candidates may interview in person or also via video link – Microsoft Teams.
General Recruitment Timelines
Please note that applications for all vacancies must be submitted online at www.ul.ie/hrvacancies in advance of 12 noon Irish Standard Time on the advertised closing date. We aim to complete the screening process within one week of the closing date, and the shortlisting process within a further week. Therefore we aim to be in touch with all candidates within one month of the closing date.
Please note these timelines may vary based on various factors including the number of applications received.
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