Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis (MAP) causes a chronic, granulomatous enteritis in cattle known as Johne’s disease (JD). This disease can cause significant economic losses via reduced milk yield, increased susceptibility to diseases such as mastitis, poor feed conversion and poor reproductive efficiency resulting in premature death or culling. These production losses make control of MAP an important issue for the Irish agricultural industry. This project will explore the potential of circulating miRNA to act as novel biomarkers for disease progression in JD. The post will involve the analysis of miRNA through RNAseq, bioinformatics, and targetted qPCR approaches.
This is a research focused role, where you will conduct a specified programme of research supported by research training and development under the supervision and direction of a Principal Investigator.
The primary purpose of the role is to further develop your research skills and competences, including the processes of publication in peer-reviewed academic publications, the development of funding proposals, the mentorship of graduate students along with the opportunity to develop your skills in research led teaching.
• UCD is an Equal Opportunities Employer
• Applications must be submitted through www.ucd.ie/hr/jobvacancies. Applications submitted by email will be returned.
• Applications must be submitted by 22nd March 2013.
Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time of 11:30pm GMT Ｏn the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system.
UCD are unable to accept late applications.
UCD do not require assistance from Recruitment Agencies. Any CVs submitted by Recruitment Agencies will be returned.
