Postdoctoral Fellow

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Job description: Offer DescriptionJob Title: Post-Doctoral FellowDepartment: School of Pharmacy & Biomolecular SciencesReporting to: Dr. Kulwinder KaurLocation: PBS,123 St. Stephen Green, Dublin 2Contract/Duration: Up to 2 years specified purpose contract (with the potential to extend)Remuneration: Aligned with SFI research salary scale, up to a maximum starting salary of PD (€53,773- 57,541 per annum) depending on experienceClosing Date: 28th May 2025RCSI is a community of academic, research, clinical and professional staff working collaboratively to lead the world to better health. Here, you will thrive in an innovative and inclusive atmosphere and your personal development and wellbeing will be supported. We invite you to join us to help deliver on our exciting mission “To educate, nurture and discover for the benefit of human health”. We seek candidates whose experience to date has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to the “Race Equality Action Plan 2025-2029” at RCSI. Our students come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds. This makes our university stronger and ensures we hire the best talent.Innovating for a Healthier Future 2023-2027 is RCSI’s new five-year strategic plan. Through it, RCSI will enhance human health by meeting the health workforce needs of society, creating the insights and inventions that drive health improvements, and working in partnership with patients and the public in support of better health and well-being for all. The strategy unites the RCSI community in supporting the UN Sustainable Development Goals – with a particular focus on Goal 3, which targets good health and well-being.For each of the last six years, RCSI has been positioned in the Top 300 of universities worldwide in the Times Higher World University Rankings. We are proud that RCSI ranks fifth in the world for “Good Health and Well-being” in the Times Higher Education #SDG #SDG Impact Rankings 2024. This reflects our commitment to supporting people of all ages to live healthy lives and our work to promote the concepts of well-being and positive health. In 2024, RCSI was delighted to be named one of the Sunday Times Best Places to Work in Ireland.At RCSI, our core values of Respect, Collaboration, Scholarship, and Innovation are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment where every colleague is valued and empowered to thrive. Our dedication to these values ensures that we foster a culture of mutual respect, open collaboration, continuous learning, and innovative thinking. Join us at RCSI, where your contributions will be recognised, and you will be part of a dynamic team making a real impact on global health.About Our ResearchRCSI recognises that excellence in research is critical to the quality of its educational activities, its credibility, and, overall, to its mission to enhance human health. RCSI’s research strategy aims to build upon its strength in translational biomedical and clinical research to deliver transformational, high impact changes in health care. Targeting both Irish national and EU funding, along with increased collaboration with industry, is a major part of the RCSI research strategy. Forging increased collaboration between RCSI PIs and industry is of critical importance to achieving success in this area. RCSI is also committed to provide its researchers with the supports and developmental opportunities to enable them to continuously grow and support their overall career development.Summary of PostWe are seeking to recruit a postdoctoral researcher to join the KK Lab in the School of Pharmacy & Biomolecular Sciences/Tissue Engineering Research Group at RCSI. The successful applicant will work primarily on an IRC-SFI funded project entitled “Nano-Engineered Biomaterial Delivery System with Controlled Strontium Release as a Reparative Treatment Strategy for Osteoporotic Vertebral Bone”.Osteoporosis is the most prevalent metabolic bone disease in the world. Osteoporotic vertebral fractures (OVFs) are a common complication of osteoporosis and currently there is no reparative treatment available. This project proposes to develop the first of its kind therapeutic injectable technology to restore structural integrity and function in disease-damaged vertebrae. Aim of the project is to investigate a therapeutic strategy that targets impaired bone remodelling to promote regeneration through developing an injectable biomaterial that can fill porous vertebral bone, harden within the body for load-bearing applications, and can deliver the therapeutics to regenerate bone and treat OVFsSpecifically, the duties of the post are:Outline the specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Make sure to keep it as specific as you can to ensure that you get appropriate applications.§ Conducting Experiments in the Lab§ Co-Supervision of Undergrad and Master Students§ Presentation of data/group at national & international events§ Scientific Writing§ Analysis of DataQualifications – (Essential):List the primary University qualifications required.List any additional qualifications that would be desirablePhD/ research experience of more than 4 years in Biomedical Engineering/Chemistry/ Materials Science/BiotechnologyKnowledge & Experience – (Essential):List any other critical skills, techniques or experience that is required§ Co-culture of different cell lines (2D and 3D)§ Cell-Material Interface Interactions§ PCR and ELISA assay§ Good hand in Confocal Microscopy§ Experience in in-vitro disease model§ Good Writing and Communication Skills§ Physiochemical Characterizations§ Scientific Writing and Analysis of the dataWe are all too aware that imposter syndrome and the confidence gap can sometimes stop fantastic candidates putting themselves forward, so please do submit an application – we’d love to hear from you.Application ProcessPlease apply online through the RCSI careers portal on the closing date with your CV and cover letter.Informal Enquiries can be directed to . Please note we do not accept CVs directly.Click here to read our Recruitment and Selection Policy for Researcher.Employee BenefitsAt RCSI, we help care for our people so they can focus on our mission to Educate, nurture and discover for the benefit of human health. RCSI truly goes above and beyond to support its employees, ensuring they have everything they need to thrive both personally and professionally. Here’s a glimpse of the fantastic benefit available:Health and Wellbeing:

• Our Inspire Programme promotes the importance of taking care of both our general health and mental health. Inspire manages the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) offered through SpectrumLife. Past events held by Inspire have included, workshops on mindfulness practices, yoga, nutritional advice, financial advice on mortgages, pensions & health insurance from leading experts, fitness challenges, baking competitions, weight loss programmes, annual flu vaccination campaign and many more.

• You can also enjoy access to an onsite gym for just €10 per month.

Work -Life Balance:

• Maintaining a healthy work-life balance is crucial for fostering employee well-being, productivity, and overall satisfaction. At RCSI, we offer flexible working arrangements, study leave, and career breaks. In addition to 20 days of annual leave, employees receive an extra 6.5 days of university privilege days, which occur annually around the Christmas and Easter breaks.

Family Benefits:

• RCSI offers enhanced family leave to our working parents with fully paid Maternity, Adoptive, Paternity and Surrogacy Leave. We also offer the first two weeks of Parents leave fully paid for, as well as the option to take Parental Leave until your child is 18 years old. We provide access to Platform 55, a new Parents Platform to support staff before, during, and after becoming a parent. We also offer flexible working, discounted Giraffe crèche services of up to 20% and a Parents and Carers’ Network.

Financial Security:

• Benefit from automatic enrolment in a pension scheme with Willis Towers Watson with the employer contributions increasing with your length of service, Death in Service of up to 4 times your salary, long-term illness and disability income replacement, and free advice on health, motor, and home insurance.

Discounted Services:

• Avail of discounted GP services, Taxsaver commuter tickets, the BiketoWork scheme, free eye tests at the National Optometry Centre, and discounted parking at St. Stephen’s Green/RCSI car park.

Recognition:

• At RCSI, we value and recognise the contributions of our staff through various awards and events, such as Long Service recognition, the Vice Chancellor Staff Awards, and through Research Day.

Professional Growth:

• RCSI’s Staff Learning and Development is committed to providing colleagues with opportunities and support to help them reach their full potential and thrive at work. Offerings include a comprehensive programme of staff training, management and leadership development, mentoring, coaching and funding support for further study.

Staff Networks:

• Additionally, we support a range of staff networks, including the Women’s Network, Postdoctoral Staff Network, Parents & Carers’ Network, Project Manager’s Network, LGBTI+ Network, Age Friendly Network etc. These networks help RCSI to foster a sense of community and inclusivity.

Sports and Social Club:

• Engage in a variety of activities such as Yoga, Pilates and a variety of different Fitness classes. Enjoy social evenings, Book Clubs, Summer BBQs and one-off events like the Taste of Dublin, Bloom, Dublin Horse Show and Dublin Zoo. We also have a variety of discount tickets for shows and events through the year.

Note: This job description may be subject to change to reflect the evolving requirements of the Department and RCSI. Similar vacancies that arise in the next 6 months may be filled from the pool of applicants that apply for this position. RCSI is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability or race. RCSI is committed to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) across everything we do. This ensures we can all work and learn in an environment defined by dignity and respect. Eligibility to work in Ireland is a requirement of this role, Proof of eligibility documentation will be required at a later date. Under limited and specific circumstances (research/ specialist roles) RCSI may be in a position to seek a hosting agreement and/or work permits. Employees are required to undertake 6 months service in their current role before applying for other intWhere to apply WebsiteRequirementsResearch Field All Education Level PhD or equivalentAdditional InformationWork Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland Country Ireland GeofieldContact CityDublin WebsiteStreet121/122 St. Stephen’s GreenSTATUS: EXPIREDShare this page

Expected salary: €53773 – 57541 per year

Location: Southside Dublin

Job date: Fri, 16 May 2025 04:13:50 GMT

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