Engineering Associate - Robotics, Sensors and Miniaturization Membrane Structural and Functional Biology Group
School of Biochemistry and Immunology Trinity College Dublin, Ireland An exciting opportunity exists for a top Engineer to join this multidisciplinary team to characterize and improve the performance of existing crystallization and imaging robots, and to extend their applicability into new research areas such as microarrays and sensors. The project will involve development of novel sensors and crystal imaging, harvesting and manipulation robots. Miniaturization is a constant goal given that the biomaterials used are expensive and in short supply. For the highly motivated individual, it is possible to pursue part-time an advanced degree on a research topic relevant to the position advertised. Required * A B.Sc. or M.Sc. or equivalent qualification in a relevant engineering and/or physical/life science * 1 - 2 years experience in instrument development/testing and computer interfacing * High self-motivation and detail oriented with a keen interest in applying engineering principles to the basic sciences * Experience in troubleshooting and interfacing components and computers * Desire to learn and to work on a variety of bio-techniques * Demonstrated ability to achieve results on time and on target * Good analytical ability, and reasoning and organization skills * Good written and verbal communication skills * Evidence of working as part of a team and commitment to team work Desired * Experience in automation, integration and LIMS * Experience writing software drivers in .NET or C# platforms for integrating third party components into the system * Knowledge of SQL, database packages, and LabView * Knowledge of image processing tools for use in robot performance evaluation * Experience of basic machining and electronics, and AutoCAD * Knowledge of basic chemistry and/or biochemistry laboratory procedures Closing Date: Until position is filled. Contract Type: Specified Purpose Salary Range: € 24,952 - € 40,449 per annum Principal Investigator: Prof. Martin Caffrey - martin.caff...@tcd.ie Further information and application material available from: http://www.tcd.ie/vacancies/external/JS_ResearchAssistant_BiochemistryImmunology_Jan10.php -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Martin Caffrey School of Biochemistry and Immunology Trinity College Dublin Unit 16, Trinity Technology and Enterprise Centre Pearse Street Dublin 2, Ireland Email: <mailto:martin.caff...@tcd.ie> martin.caff...@tcd.ie Cell Phone: + 353 (0) 86 818 7704 Office Phone: + 353 (0) 1 896 4253
