Scholarship Description: Applications are invited for Teagasc Postdoctoral Research Fellowship programme in Animal health genomics to study in Ireland. International applicants are eligible to apply for this fellowship programme.
The Teagasc post-doctoral programme provides training and development opportunities for early career scientists that enhances their experience of learning and equips them with the necessary skills for the next stage of their chosen career in research.
About University: Teagasc is the agriculture and food development authority in Ireland. Its mission is to support science-based innovation in the agri-food sector and the broader bioeconomy that will underpin profitability, competitiveness and sustainability.
Degree Level: Fellowship is available to pursue postdoctoral programme.
Available Subject: Fellowship is awarded in the field of Animal health genomics.
Scholarship Benefits: Appointment will be at the minimum point of the Post Doctoral Level 1 (PD1) scale (€34,975).
The current PD1 scale is as follows: PD1: €34,975 (min.); €35,974; €37,003 (max.) Increments will be awarded annually* subject to performance and completion of the prescribed training plan. Note: Exceptional circumstances may apply for candidates with current or previous service in the public sector. *Remuneration and the annual cycle for the payment of increments may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government policy.
Eligibility: The following criteria must be met in order for applicants to be eligible for scholarship:
PhD in a relevant discipline with up to 3 years’ (max.) relevant experience. The combined total of this contract combined with any other PD1 contracts must not exceed 3 years in total.
Eligible Nationalities: International applicants are eligible to apply for this fellowship programme.
Application Procedure: Completed application forms should be TYPED, saved in PDF format and submitted by email to teagascjobs-at-clark.ie no later than 12 midnight on Friday 15th September 2017.
Deadline: Fellowship application deadline is September 15, 2017.