Postdoctoral Researcher

Post Summary

Applications are invited for a motivated and self-driven postdoctoral researcher to work on the validation and refinement of novel biomarkers of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). This research, undertaken at the Discipline of Physiology of the Trinity Biomedical Sciences Institute, involves using electroencephalography (EEG) to measure changes in cognitive and motor network function in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). Specifically, a suite of measures, previously determined to differ between those with and without ALS, will be analysed to determine if prior findings are reproducible in a distinct cohort, in addition to refining how we collect and analyse these data. This project will involve working with existing large datasets, optimisation of data processing and statistical analysis pipelines and writing of custom MATLAB scripts for signal analysis. Prior experience in programming and statistical analysis are therefore essential. An additional component of the project will involve collection of a small (n=20) novel control dataset over 3 timepoints to determine longitudinal measurement stability. Therefore, experience collecting/processing neuroimaging and/or electrophysiology data is also highly desirable.

The researcher will work as part of the team of a young, multidisciplinary team led by Dr McMackin, in collaboration with the Academic Unit of Neurology of Trinity College Dublin and University Medical Centre Utrecht. Funding is available to support regular presentation of findings at international conferences. Teaching opportunities can also be offered if of interest to the successful candidate.

The position will start at the earliest date suitable for the successful candidate, not later than July 2025. 

Application Procedure

Applicants should submit a full Curriculum Vitae to include the names and contact details of 2 referees (including email addresses), to:-

Dr Roisin McMackin

Email: mcmackro@tcd.ie

At Trinity, we are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. Trinity welcomes applications from all individuals, including those applicants with disabilities, those who may have had non-traditional career paths, those who have taken time out for reasons including family or caring responsibilities. We also welcome international applicants including those whom have been displaced due to war.

Trinity College Dublin is Ireland’s premier University. We are an EU Sustainable Gender Equality Champion and we hold an Athena Swan Silver award, recognising our ongoing work to advance gender equality both within Trinity and in the Higher Education sector. Trinity is committed to supporting work-life balance and to creating a family-friendly working environment.