Pharmacy

Contact Details

Title	Lecturer In Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Address	School of Pharmacy Cavanagh Pharmacy Building University College Cork Cork Ireland
Telephone:	353 (0)21 4901655
Fax:	353 (0)21 4901656
Email:	ei.ccu@navilluSO.miT

Biography:

1993-1997 B.Sc. in Industrial Chemistry, University of Limerick

1998-2001 Ph.D under Prof. L. N. Mander at the Research School of Chemistry, Australian National University, Canberra

2001-2003 Postdoctoral Fellowship with Dr M. J. Meegan, Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, Trinity College Dublin

2003-2005 Postdoctoral Fellowship with Prof. P. J. Guiry, Centre for Synthesis and Chemical Biology, Department of Chemistry, University College Dublin

2005-2006 Research Manager, Centre for Synthesis and Chemical Biology, Department of Chemistry, University College Dublin

2006-present Lecturer in Organic and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, School of Pharmacy and Department of Chemistry, University College Cork





Research Assistant Vacancy - Closing Date 31st May 2012

Applications are invited for a post-graduate scientist experienced in the synthesis of small organic molecules to join the research teams of Dr Robert Ryan and Dr Tim O’Sullivan who are investigating the role of small signal molecule regulation of biofilm formation in Cystic Fibrosis (CF) patients. This project aims to identify lead compounds that can interfere with biofilm development during CF lung infection. The successful candidate will be involved in synthesis of a library of small molecules, which will be then assessed for their biological potency. 

 

This is an opportunity to join the research teams of Dr Robert Ryan and Dr Tim O’Sullivan who are based in the state-of-the-art facilities in the BIOMERIT and ABCRF research centres. Relevant training will be provided and the experience gained will be valuable in both academic and industrial settings.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated scientist with an ability to work to a high standard. The researcher will have a minimum 1st or good 2H1 honours degree in Chemistry or a relevant Life Sciences discipline and will preferably have a proven track record in a relevant research and development environment or in publishing papers in peer review journals. The research requires skills in the synthesis of small organic molecules and their full characterisation. Previous experience with NMR, GC/HPLC, and mass spectrometry is desirable. The candidate must possess excellent communication, planning, organising, team working, practical, problem solving, and record-keeping skills and must be able to work under their own initiative. The post is available for 12 months and is funded by Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) under the Technology Innovation Development Feasibility Study (TIDA) initiative.