Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for a 14 month fixed term contract position as a Postdoctoral Researcher in Behavioural Neuroscience based at the National University of Ireland (NUI) Galway. The successful candidate will work on a project which aims to develop, validate and pharmacologically characterize a new, anatomically relevant model of post-surgical pain.
The position is funded by an Industry-Academia collaborative grant and is available on a full-time basis. The successful applicant will be employed by the Industry partner but based full time at the National University of Ireland, Galway.
Essential Qualifications: Applicants must have completed (or be near completion) of a PhD in a relevant area and have an interest in pursuing pre-clinical research into pain. Strong organisational and scientific communication skills are also essential.
Desirable Qualifications: The ideal candidates will have significant experience in one or more of the following: Behavioural neuroscience; pre-clinical pain research models (in particular models of post-operative pain); surgery (e.g. stereotaxic or similar); histology; immunohistochemistry; stereology.
Start date: c.a. February - April 2012
Starting salary: €40,000 per annum
Informal enquiries by e-mail to:
Dr David P. Finn, Pharmacology and Therapeutics, School of Medicine, University Road, National University of Ireland, Galway, Ireland.
Email: David.Finn@nuigalway.ie
Websites:
http://www.nuigalway.ie/pharmaco
Contact InformationThe position is funded by an Industry-Academia collaborative grant and is available on a full-time basis. The successful applicant will be employed by the Industry partner but based full time at the National University of Ireland, Galway.
Essential Qualifications: Applicants must have completed (or be near completion) of a PhD in a relevant area and have an interest in pursuing pre-clinical research into pain. Strong organisational and scientific communication skills are also essential.
Desirable Qualifications: The ideal candidates will have significant experience in one or more of the following: Behavioural neuroscience; pre-clinical pain research models (in particular models of post-operative pain); surgery (e.g. stereotaxic or similar); histology; immunohistochemistry; stereology.
Start date: c.a. February - April 2012
Starting salary: €40,000 per annum
Informal enquiries by e-mail to:
Dr David P. Finn, Pharmacology and Therapeutics, School of Medicine, University Road, National University of Ireland, Galway, Ireland.
Email: David.Finn@nuigalway.ie
Websites:
http://www.nuigalway.ie/pharmaco
http://ncbes.nuigalway.ie/neuros http://www.nuigalway.ie/centre_p To apply: Candidates should send (Word or PDF format only) a detailed curriculum vitae with a covering letter explaining their interest in the post and the names and contact details of at least three and not more than five referees to: David.Finn@nuigalway.ie Closing date for receipt of applications is 5.00 p.m. Friday 27th January 2012 |
Dr David Finn
National University of Ireland, Galway
Neuroscience Cluster and Centre for Pain Research
University Road
Galway
Ireland
Phone: +353 91 495280
Fax:
E-mail: david.finn@nuigalway.ie
Website: http://www.nuigalway.ie/pharmacology/Dr_David_Finn.html
