Maynooth University is committed to a strategy in which the primary university goals of excellent research and scholarship and outstanding education are interlinked and equally valued.
We are seeking applications for a Senior Postdoctoral Researcher on the topics of DNA computing, DNA data storage, and DNA nanostructures in the research group of Professor Damien Woods at the Hamilton Institute, with a possible co-appointment in the Department of Computer Science.
The role involves engineering DNA-based self-assembly systems, DNA/molecular computers, and DNA data-storage systems in the wet-lab. Specifically, topics include:
DNA Computing and Storage:
* Designing and implementing DNA nanostructures for DNA computing and DNA storage.
* Control of nucleation for DNA tile-based self-assembly.
Research Objectives:
1. To design and implement DNA nanostructures for DNA computing and DNA storage.
2. To develop new ideas and directions in the field of DNA computing and storage.
3. To advance the understanding of molecular processes and their applications in computing and storage.
The ideal candidate will have a PhD (or equivalent research experience) and a background in experimental practice of DNA-based molecular computing, and/or in theoretical computer science. The successful candidate will develop their research skills, publish high-quality work, receive training and mentorship in grant funding applications, supervise students, and advance their academic career.
We seek creative individuals willing to take initiative on research directions in an exciting and foundational research topic and who wish to define the future of the field.
Candidates should have a history of outstanding research publications commensurate with career stage, which will be used as criteria to assess suitability. In addition, candidates applying should have relevant post-PhD experience suited to the role, specifically at least two years of post-doctoral research experience of relevance to the project.
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