The Teagasc Animal & Bioscience Department invites applications for postdoctoral fellows in veterinary parasitology.
The successful candidate will be tasked with investigating the anti-parasitic properties of bioactive plants and their potential to reduce the use of veterinary anthelmintics in livestock production. The role involves reviewing the scientific literature on the control of ruminant parasites by incorporation of bioactive forages into the diet, collection of bioactive plants from geographical locations around Ireland throughout the growing season, extraction and quantification of bioactives with potential anti-parasitic properties from selected plants, and in vitro testing of the anti-parasitic effect of plant extracts. The position is part of a collaborative project between Teagasc Grange and Teagasc Ashtown.
The Veterinary Parasitology is a research-focused training role, the primary purpose of which is to provide early-career scientists with the opportunity to develop their research skills and competencies.
Duration: 22 months
Tasks
- Review the scientific literature and identify opportunities for the use of bioactive plants for GIN control within an Irish pasture-based system.
- Collect plant tissue from different geographical locations and at various time points throughout the growing season to reflect the differing plant physiological states.
- Perform chemical extractions from and analysis of selected plants to identify and quantify bioactive compounds.
- Assess, in vitro, the anti-parasitic efficacy of plant extracts.
- Collate and analyse data and contribute to the writing of scientific papers.
- Disseminate results to other members of the project team and to stakeholders.
- Assist with developing and maintaining protocols/standard operating procedures (SOPs) and risk assessments for relevant techniques.
- Actively participate in the Performance Management Development System/Post-doctoral training programm.
Salary
- A salary of €43,128 to €47,411.
- A meaningful job in a dynamic and ambitious university with the autonomy to participate in the curriculum of the department.
- Free access to high-quality training programs for academic leadership, the university teaching qualification program, and a dedicated mentoring program to help you get to know the university and the Dutch (research) environment.
- Additionally, an annual holiday allowance of 8% of the yearly salary and a year-end allowance of 8.3% of the annual salary.
- Fringe benefits, including excellent technical infrastructure, moving expenses, and savings schemes.
Job Requirements
The position, Post-doctoral Fellow in Veterinary Parasitology, seeks applicants with:
- PhD in biological or agricultural science or chemistry
- Relevant research experience not to exceed 3 years’ post-PhD
- Demonstrated research and technical expertise in laboratory techniques
- Evidence of research activity (publications, conference presentations, awards) and future scholarly output (working papers, research proposals, etc)
- Excellent project management, analytical, report writing and data analysis skills
- An ability to collaborate with team members and PhD students to help build research knowledge and skills and to guide professional development
- Commitment to teamwork and collaborating with colleagues as per our Teagasc Together ethos
- Excellent communication skills (oral, written, presentation) with an ability to enable effective knowledge and technology transfer
- Ability to generate new ideas, unique concepts, models and solutions
Application Process
To apply for a Postdoctoral Fellow in Veterinary Parasitology, click here.
Deadline: January 07, 2025.
For more information on the Post-doctoral Fellow in Veterinary Parasitology, visit the official site.
