1. Current Teaching Opportunities
A variety of teaching roles emerge from time to time across the School. Details of these will be posted here for any post which is brought to the attention of the School Office.
- Medical Traineeships
Graduate Degree Opportunities (MSc, PhD, MD)
Applications are invited from Medical Graduates or graduates with Honours degrees in a closely allied Life Science for a number of Medical Traineeships for the Academic Session 2011/2012 in the following subjects within the UCD School of Medicine and Medical Science:
- Anatomy
- Physiology
- Healthcare Informatics
Candidates should have good academic achievements to date.
Successful applicants must undertake a higher degree.Closing Date: 19th May 2011
Further particulars and application procedures for these posts are available from Zoë Thompson, UCD School of Medicine and Medical Science, at zoe.thompson@ucd.ie.
UCD School of Medicine and Medical Science, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland
Tel.: 00-353-1-716 6634, Fax: 00-353-1-716 6649- Professor of Palliative Medicine
Our Lady’s Hospice Limited, Harold’s Cross, University College Dublin and Trinity College Dublin invite applications for the new position of Professor of Palliative Medicine / Consultant in Palliative Medicine.
The appointee will provide leadership in research, service development and teaching, in addition to discharging clinical responsibilities. S/he will contribute to the overall development of medical education and training from a national perspective including multidisciplinary education and training within the Irish health service. In particular, the appointee will actively contribute to the growth of a national core curriculum that will be developed by, and available to, all Irish medical schools.
As this is a joint appointment, it will be structured as 14 hours per week (Our Lady’s Hospice Limited, Harold’s Cross), 11.5 hours per week (University College Dublin), and 11.5 hours per week (Trinity College Dublin). The Consultant Contract 2008 (Type B) for HSE approved Consultant Appointments will apply.Recent Teaching Opportunities
Lecturer in General Practice Medicine (2)
Professor of Palliative Care
Special Lecturer / Clinical Tutor in Pathology
3. External Opportunities
As a research-intensive University, many similar opportunities arise across other UCD Schools and Research Institutes, at our affiliated hospitals and in collaboration partner institutions. We will post details here of any such opportunity which is brought to the School's attention whenever possible.
Note
The above positions represent only those which have been brought to the attention of the School Office. This listing should not be used as a definitive list of all open opportunities which are routinely post on the University's HR portal .
Project: The Role of Altered IGF-I Bioavailability in the Cardiovascular Complications of Type 2 Diabetes
Duration: Schedule: Starting: Contact Name: Project: The Role of Altered IGF-I Bioavailability in the Cardiovascular Complications of Type 2 Diabetes
Applications are invited for a 3 year SFI funded PhD position in the School of Medicine and Medical Science, University College Dublin, Ireland. Our research group is interested in elucidating the role of the insulin like growth factors and their binding proteins in the development of diabetes complications. Epidemiological studies have shown that type 2 diabetes is associated with an increased risk of ischaemic heart disease (IHD) and stroke. Although they are a major cause of morbidity and mortality, the pathogenic mechanism(s) underlying cardio and cerebrovascular disease in type 2 diabetes are not completely understood.
Insulin like growth factor (IGF) -I is a peptide hormone with structural and functional homology with proinsulin. IGF-I activity is regulated primarily at the level of bioavailability by a family of specific IGF binding proteins (IGFBP). Data from genetic and epidemiological studies have identified low IGF-I levels as a risk factor for ischaemic heart disease. Consistent with this observation, studies from our own laboratory using a transgenic mouse model have shown that increased IGFBP-1 levels enhance production of nitric oxide, a potent vasoprotective molecule in the vasculature. The proposed studies will explore the role of altered IGF-I bioavailability in the pathogenesis of the cardiovascular complications of type 2 diabetes in animal models.
Candidates should have (or expect to have) at least an upper second class honours degree in Physiology or a relevant discipline. Some experience in whole animal physiology would be advantageous. The stipend is approx €16500 per annum plus full fees for EU nationals.
Informal Enquiries and applications to : Dr Paul Crossey
email paul.crossey@ucd.ie (please enclose a covering letter along with a current cv which includes the names of 2 referees)
Closing date for applications: August 11th 2011
Commencement date: October 1st 2011
Contact Number: Fees:
PhD studentship in Infection Biology, School of Medicine and Medical Science, University College Dublin and The National Children’s Research Centre.
A three year PhD studentship funded by the MRCG/HRB Joint Funding Scheme 2011
is available. The successful applicant will work on a project aimed to assess the role
of mucus and mucins in mediating colonization of the respiratory tract of the lungs of
individuals with cystic fibrosis by the opportunistic pathogen Pseudomonas
aeruginosa. Cystic fibrosis patients are prone to bacterial infections of the respiratory
tract and P. aeruginosa is of particular concern as once it establishes infection it is
virtually impossible to eradicate. As P. aeruginosa colonizes the mucus of the CF lung,
studies aimed at elucidating how the organism interacts with mucus could lead to the
development of novel therapeutics aimed at disrupting the interaction and thus
preventing infection. The successful candidate will have a research focused role,
where they will conduct a specified programme of research supported by research
training and development under the supervision and direction of the Principal
Investigators. They will engage in the reporting and dissemination of the results of
the research as directed by the Principal Investigator including presentation at
national and international meetings and publication in peer-reviewed academic
publications.
Applicants must have a degree in a relevant life sciences discipline (upper second
class honours or higher grade) and have a keen interest in microbial pathogenesis
and cell biology. They should have excellent Communication Skills (Oral, Written,
Presentation etc) and excellent organisational skills including an ability to work to
deadlines. Previous experience in research is highly desirable.
Interested candidates should send a copy of their CV including the names of two
academic referees and a personal statement outlining their interests and reasons for
applying to Dr. Marguerite Clyne, marguerite.clyne@ucd.ie
Informal enquiries should be made to Dr. Marguerite Clyne
UCD, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland. Tel : 353-1-7167777