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Institution:

Trinity College Dublin, Ireland

Position:

post doctoral scientist position to work on the molecular mechanism of action of antidepressant treatment

Job Description：

Applications are invited for a post doctoral scientist position to work on the molecular mechanism of action of antidepressant treatment in both an animal model and patients with depression.  

The position is funded by a Health Research Board Translational Research Award to a collaborative group based in Trinity College and University College Dublin.  The post doctoral position (ref. TCIN 05) can be for up to five years. The work will involve protein chemistry, proteomics (2-D gels, mass spectrometry, bioinformatics), plus cell and molecular biology studies.  Successful applicants will join a collaborative group of neuroscientists studying the molecular neurobiology of mood disorders and neuronal signalling.  

The positions will be based in the Trinity College Institute of Neuroscience (TCIN)/Dept of Psychiatry, Trinity College Dublin.   Appointed candidates will report to Prof Declan McLoughlin.  Further details are available from the TCIN website www.neuroscience.tcd.ie.  

Applications, including a CV with the names and email addresses of two referees, should be sent to Ms. Sandra Ellis, TCIN, Lloyd Institute, Trinity College, Dublin 2 (email: ellissa@tcd.ie).  Please quote reference number TCIN 05 in all correspondence.  Depending upon level of experience, starting salary will be at Postdoctoral Researcher Level 2 scale, up to point 6 (Euro 46,043).  Informal enquiries can be made to mclougde@tcd.ie The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 27th July 2007 at 12 noon.  

Requirements:
Applicants ideally should have prior post-doctoral experience and meet the following requirements:
1. A PhD in a related area, i.e. molecular and cell biology, neuronal signalling, proteomics
2. Additional experience with immunohistochemistry, in situ hybridization and confocal microscopy is desirable
3. Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively both within the research group and with external collaborators
4. An ability to develop research ideas; successful candidates will be encouraged to apply for their own fellowships

Contact:
Declan McLoughlin
Trinity College Institute of Neuroscience
Dublin 2, Ireland Dublin 2
Phone: +353 1 2493343