The successful candidate will be based at the Animal and Bioscience Research Department, Teagasc Grange, Co. Meath.

While most of the research programme will be conducted on-site performing genomics-based microbial profiling, the successful applicant will have some involvement in the collection of biological samples and recording of performance data on beef cattle at Teagasc Grange. In addition, some work will be conducted on dairy cattle herds at Teagasc Moorepark, Co. Cork and sheep flocks at Teagasc Athenry, Co. Galway.

Tasks will involve liaising with laboratory staff, conducting genomics-based sample preparation for microbial profiling, metagenomics, host animal data collation, bioinformatics and statistical analysis.

The Post-Doctoral Researcher may also liaise with international collaborators and have the opportunity to travel to acquire lab-based or bioinformatics and other skills as required.

The successful candidate will also be integrally involved in postgraduate student supervision, preparation of progress reports as well as peer reviewed scientific manuscripts.

Location: Animal and Grassland Research and Innovation Centre, Teagasc, Grange, Dunsany, Co Meath, C15 PW93

Closing date for applications: Friday 31st of March 2023 @12pm

Salary: Post Doc (Level 1) with a Salary Scale of €39,540 to €43,698

Contract duration: 36 months

How to apply & more detailed job description click here: https://www.teagasc.ie/about/opportunities/current-vacancies/.

Government policy continues to be that starting pay on recruitment from open competition for all posts within the public service should be at the minimum of the relevant salary scale and are not subject to negotiation.