20 Mar 2026
Job Information
- Organisation/Company
University College Cork- Department
HR Research- Research Field
Environmental science » Other- Researcher Profile
Recognised Researcher (R2)- Positions
Postdoc Positions- Application Deadline
3 Apr 2026 - 12:00 (Europe/Dublin)- Country
Ireland- Type of Contract
Temporary- Job Status
Part-time- Offer Starting Date
3 Jun 2026- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
Not funded by a EU programme- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No
Offer Description
We are looking for an ambitious and competent post-doctoral fellow to work on the evolutionary ecology of feralisation and farm-wild interactions in Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar). The position is funded for 2 years as part of the Marine Institute Post-Doctoral Fellowship Programme. The Fellow will join the joint research group of Dr Tom Reed and Prof. Philip McGinnity at University College Cork and be embedded within a wider team of fish biologists and geneticists. This exciting new research project aims to tackle a series of fundamental questions concerning the genomic and epigenetic basis of “reverse domestication” processes, which occur when farmed salmon escape and establish potentially self-sustaining (or hybridising) populations in the wild. The topic is also highly relevant to applied conservation issues pertaining to aquaculture escapes and fisheries management.
We are looking for someone with a background in, and passion for, molecular ecology/conservation genetics, with strong bioinformatics/quantitative skills (e.g., in the analysis of NGS data). The work will involve the analysis of archival biological material from past experiments and ongoing observational studies.
Where to apply
- Website
- http://www.ucc.ie/en/
Requirements
- Research Field
- Environmental science » Other
- Education Level
- Master Degree or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
- To conduct a specified programme of research under the supervision and direction of a Principal Investigator/Project Leader.
- To engage in appropriate training and professional development opportunities as required by the Principal Investigator, School or College in order to develop research skills and competencies.
- To gain experience in grant writing.
- To engage in the dissemination of the results of the research in which they are engaged, as directed by, with the support of and under the supervision of a Principal Investigator.
- To become familiar with the publication process.
- To acquire generic and transferable skills (including project management, business skills and postgraduate mentoring/supervision).
- To engage in the wider research and scholarly activities of the research group, School or College.
- To interact closely with postgraduate research students who are studying for a Masters or a PhD and possibly have an agreed role in supporting these students in their day to day research in conjunction with an academic supervisor.
- To carry out administrative work to support the programme of research.
- To carry out additional duties as may reasonably be required within the general scope and level of the post.
- To contribute to costing research grant proposals and assist in the financial management of a research project.
Specific Requirements
- A PhD qualification in molecular ecology, evolutionary biology, fisheries genetics or a related field.
- Experience with bioinformatics analysis, especially with next-generation sequencing data, is highly valued.
- Appropriate research experience.
- Appropriate technical competence and accomplishment.
- A capability of working within a project team to achieve results.
- Good communication, organisation and interpersonal skills.
- A commitment to gaining practical experience working on a research project.
- Ability to work well within a team.
- Languages
- ENGLISH
- Research Field
- Environmental science » Other
Additional Information
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- Chief People & Culture Office
- Country
- Ireland
- Geofield
Contact
- City
Cork- Website
http://www.ucc.ie/en/- Street
Western Road
treed@ucc.ie
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