Chair, Postdocs in Glycoprotein Science

[Angela Savage]

Centre for Glycoprotein Science, NUI Galway, Ireland

 

The National University of Ireland, Galway (NUI Galway) and Dublin City University (DCU) are creating a Centre for BioAnalytical Sciences in collaboration with Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (BMS).  Research Chairs are being established at the host universities in Glycoprotein Science (NUI Galway) and BioAnalytical Sciences (DCU).  The initial phase of the initiative has commenced with the recruitment of over 30 personnel and significant funding committed by the industry partner. Candidates for the chairs must satisfy the conditions for support as an SFI Research Professor (www.sfi.ie).

 

Chair in Glycoprotein Science

National University of Ireland, Galway

 

Applications are invited from internationally recognized scientists for a new Chair in Glycoprotein Science within the Faculty of Science at the National University of Ireland, Galway (NUI Galway).  The person appointed will be expected to play a leading role in the establishment of a new Centre for Bioanalytical Sciences, a joint venture between NUI Galway, Dublin City University, and Bristol Meyers Squibb Company.  He/She will actively interact with research teams based in the National Centre for Biomedical Engineering Science (www.ncbes.ie), the Regenerative Medicine Institute (www.remedi.ie), academic departments, including Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, and Pharmacology, and clinical researchers at University College Hospital, Galway, to develop a world-class reputation for NUI Galway in Glycoprotein research.  The Chair is one of several that have been established by the University as part of a strategic initiative to rapidly grow new capabilities around world-leaders in targeted areas. 

 

The particular focus for this position is on structure/function analysis of glycoproteins of biopharmaceutical interest, and the identification of glycosylation profiles for optimal biological activity and efficacy.  The successful candidate will have an internationally recognised research profile in glycoprotein science, and will be appointable at Professorial level.  Since this position will be based in the Department of Chemistry, he/she will have an expertise in biological chemistry and will be expected to contribute to the Department’s programmes at undergraduate and postgraduate level in line with the strong research and teaching ethos of the Science Faculty.

 

Applicants with a strong background in glycoprotein chemistry, including structure/function analysis of glycoproteins, and characterisation of recombinant glycoprotein function and in vivo efficacy, applied to the analysis of macro-biomolecules of pharmaceutical interest, are particularly encouraged to apply.

 

Candidates will be evaluated on the basis of their proven excellence in research and education, their international impact, high-level interactions with the biopharma industry and their ability to attract significant external funding.  Applications will be reviewed by an International Search Committee.  An attractive salary, commensurate with experience, will be offered for this post.

 

Application Process:

Applicants are encouraged to contact Professor Terry Smith, Director of the NCBES (Tel. +353 91 492022; terry...@nuigalway.ie) or Professor Angela Savage, Chemistry Department, (Tel. +353 91 750447; angela...@nuigalway.ie) for informal discussions before submitting an application.

Closing date for receipt of applications for the above position: 17.00, Friday 30^th September 2005. 

 

Further information and full job descriptions are available at:  http://www.nuigalway.ie/news;

Tel: + 353 (0) 91 4921521; Fax: + 353 (0) 91 494523; Email: h...@nuigalway.ie

 

Candidates should submit six hard copies of their application (i.e. a completed application form, Curriculum Vitae and a 5 page summary of interests and future plans) to:

The Human Resources Office, National University of Ireland, Galway, Ireland.

Please note that applications for this position by email or fax will be rejected

 

 

POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWS

Glycoprotein Structure Determination (3 positions)

Starting date:  September 1^st 2005

 

The ideal candidates will hold a PhD and have extensive experience of the structure determination of glycoproteins containing both N- and O-linked sialylated oligosaccharides using modern analytical techniques including liquid chromatography, capillary electrophoresis, mass spectrometry and NMR spectroscopy.  Experience in the use of lectins would be an advantage.

 

Applicants should email their cv to Prof. Angela Savage at angela...@nuigalway.ie (for the postdoctoral positions only)

 

 

NUI Galway is an equal opportunities employer

Prof. Angela Savage

Chemistry Department

NUI Galway

Galway

Ireland

Tel: +353 91 750447