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Working with the Family Genomics Research Group
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Upcoming PhD opportunities
See our open positions below
Disruption of Circadian Rhythms in Families
(Fixed-term contract)
We invite applications for a Research Assistant to join our multidisciplinary team of geneticists, chronobiologists, psychiatrists, and PPI specialists to assist in recruiting families for the FamilySleeps research project.
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Apply here to be part of the first study to investigate the possible underlying biological reason for disrupted circadian rhythms in families with and without autism.​​
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We look forward to hearing from you.
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Please note the closing date for applications is Thursday, 21st November 2024.
Disruption of Circadian Rhythms in Families
(Fixed-term contract)
We invite applications for a Statistical Geneticist to join our multidisciplinary team of geneticists, chronobiologists, psychiatrists, and PPI specialists to assist in the analysis of genetic data for the FamilySleeps research project.
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Apply here to be part of the first study to investigate the possible underlying biological reason for disrupted circadian rhythms in families with and without autism.​
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We look forward to hearing from you.
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Please note the closing date for applications is Sunday, 24th November 2024.
Temporary contract (20-month contract)
The FamilyGenomics research group led by Dr Lorna Lopez, in collaboration with behavioural neuroscientist Professor Andrew Coogan at Maynooth University invite applications for the position of Research Assistant on our “Ambient-BD” research project. This five year project is led by the University of Edinburgh with co-investigators at Maynooth University and the Technical University of Munich, Germany. It is funded by the Wellcome Trust (2023-2028). For more information please visit the Ambient-BD website here.
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All applications must be made via the Online Recruitment Portal at the link above.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Please note the closing date for applications is Thursday, 21st November 2024.
Gain specialised skills needed to advance research into neurological conditions.
An exciting opportunity for any talented postdoctoral researchers looking for a MSCA prestigious fellowship - NeuroAdapt fellowships open in January 2025. For more details, contact Lorna.Lopez@mu.ie, visit here or follow on social media here.
Previous positions
Temporary contract (24-month contract)
The FamilyGenomics research group led by Dr Lorna Lopez, in collaboration with behavioural neuroscientist Professor Andrew Coogan at Maynooth University invite applications for the position of Research Fellow on our “Ambient-BD” research project. This five year project is led by the University of Edinburgh with co-investigators at Maynooth University and the Technical University of Munich, Germany. It is funded by the Wellcome Trust (2023-2028). For more information please visit the Ambient-BD website here.
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All applications must be made via the Online Recruitment Portal at the link above.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Please note the closing date for applications is Sunday the 23rd June 2024.
The FamilyGenomics research group led by Dr Lorna Lopez, in collaboration with behavioural neuroscientist Professor Andrew Coogan at Maynooth University, invite applications for the SleepTimeData PhD project.
Sleep is recognised as a core pillar of both physical and mental health. A key challenge in sleep medicine has been gathering long-term data on sleep patterns within individuals due to the technical limitations of sleep-tracking devices. The SleepTimeData project will deploy novel radar-based sleep monitoring technology that will facilitate the collection of sleep data across time-spans of months to years, allowing for substantial progress in understanding links between sleep problems and mental health.
The SleepTimeData PhD project will use novel radar-based technology for the long-term sleep monitoring of individuals with a neuropsychiatric or neurodevelopmental conditions. The project will use a combination of analytical approaches, including quantitative analysis of sleep data, psychometrics and qualitative assessment of participants’ experiences. This comprehensive approach aims to drive innovative advances in sleep data analytics to advance our understanding of mental health challenges.
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All applications must be made via the Online Portal at the link above. Informal inquiries can be made to Dr Lorna Lopez (lorna.lopez@mu.ie). We look forward to hearing from you.
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Please note the closing date for applications is Tuesday 5th March 2024.
Temporary contract (24-month contract)
The FamilyGenomics research group led by Dr Lorna Lopez, in collaboration with behavioural neuroscientist Professor Andrew Coogan at Maynooth University, invite applications for the position of Behavioural Data Scientist Postdoctoral Researcher on our “Ambient-BD” research project. This five year project is led by the University of Edinburgh with co-investigators at Maynooth University and the Technical University of Munich, Germany. It is funded by the Wellcome Trust (2023-2028). For more information please visit the Ambient-BD website here.
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Apply now and be part of the first study to investigate the role of variability in long-term circadian rhythms in the trajectory of disease in people with bipolar disorder.
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All applications must be made via the Online Recruitment Portal at the link above.
We look forward to hearing from you.
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Please note the closing date for applications is Sunday 10th December 2023.
¿Está buscando una oportunidad interesante para realizar investigaciones en genética neuropsiquiátrica y cronobiología? Estamos actualmente buscando un estudiante de doctorado altamente motivado para trabajar con nuestro equipo multidisciplinario de investigadores con el apoyo del gobierno Chileno.
Estamos buscando:
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Estudiantes titulados en biológia, con un alto grado de motivación para aprender los fundamentos del análisis de datos genómicos y el desarrollo de nuevos métodos cuantitativos.
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Estudiantes con formación otra que biológia (por ejemplo, informática, matemáticas, física), que estén muy motivados para realizar la transición en biologia y particularmente a la ciencia de datos genómicos.
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Se requiere un alto nivel de inglés hablado y escrito.
Solicite hoy un puesto de maestría/doctorado en nuestro equipo de investigación para trabajar con datos genómicos (incluidos NGS, perfiles de riesgo genómico) en cohortes familiares (generadas por nuestro grupo), cohortes poblacionales (BioBank en el Reino Unido) y cohortes longitudinales de desarrollo infantil. (ABCD study) utilizando herramientas bioinformáticas, aprendizaje automático, software estadístico, tecnología de secuenciación, herramientas de visualización y herramientas de big data.
Por favor envía tu CV y ​​una carta de presentación a
Dra. Lorna M. López, profesora asociada, Universidad de Maynooth
**Applications are now closed**
Ambient-BD Postdoctoral Researcher
Temporary contract (24-month contract)
The FamilyGenomics research group led by Dr Lorna Lopez, in collaboration with behavioural neuroscientist Professor Andrew Coogan at Maynooth University invite applications for the position of Postdoctoral Researcher on our “Ambient-BD” research project This five year project is led by the University of Edinburgh with co-investigators at Maynooth University and the Technical University of Munich, Germany. It is funded by the Wellcome Trust (2023-2028). For more information please visit the Ambient-BD website here.
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Apply now and be part of the first study to investigate the role of variability in long-term circadian rhythms in the trajectory of disease in people with bipolar disorder.
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All applications must be made via the Online Recruitment Portal at the link above.
We look forward to hearing from you.
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Please note the closing date for applications is the 5th November 2023.
Temporary contract (24-month contract)
The FamilyGenomics research group led by Dr Lorna Lopez, in collaboration with behavioural neuroscientist Professor Andrew Coogan at Maynooth University invite applications for the position of Research Assistant on our “Ambient-BD” research project. This five year project is led by the University of Edinburgh with co-investigators at Maynooth University and the Technical University of Munich, Germany. It is funded by the Wellcome Trust (2023-2028). For more information please visit the Ambient-BD website here.
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Apply now and be part of the first study to investigate the role of variability in long-term circadian rhythms in the trajectory of disease in people with bipolar disorder.
​
All applications must be made via the Online Recruitment Portal at the link above.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Please note the closing date for applications is the 5th November 2023.
0.5 FTE Temporary Contract (36-month contract)
The FamilyGenomics research group led by Dr Lorna Lopez, in collaboration with behavioural neuroscientist Professor Andrew Coogan at Maynooth University invite applications for the position of Research Fellow on our “Ambient-BD” research project. This five year project is led by the University of Edinburgh with co-investigators at Maynooth University and the Technical University of Munich, Germany. It is funded by the Wellcome Trust (2023-2028). For more information please visit the Ambient-BD website here.
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Apply now and be part of the first study to investigate the role of variability in long-term circadian rhythms in the trajectory of disease in people with bipolar disorder.
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All applications must be made via the Online Recruitment Portal at the link above.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Please note the closing date for applications is the 5th November 2023.
Disruption of Circadian Rhythms in Families
(24-month contract)
We invite applications for a Research Assistant to join our multidisciplinary team of geneticists, chronobiologists, psychiatrists, and PPI specialists to assist in recruiting families for the FamilySleeps research project.
​
Apply now and be part of the first study to investigate the possible underlying biological reason for disrupted circadian rhythms in families with and without autism.
​
All applications must be made via the Online Recruitment Portal at the link above.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Disruption of Circadian Rhythms in Families
(24-month contract)
We invite applications for a Research Fellow to join the FamilySleeps research project in the Department of Biology, Maynooth University, funded by a European Research Council Starting Investigator Award to Dr Lorna Lopez.
Apply now and be part of the first study to investigate circadian rhythms in autism in the context of the genetic, environmental, and social synchrony of the family.
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All applications must be made via the Online Recruitment Portal at the link above.
We look forward to hearing from you.
**Applications are now closed**
ERC FamilySleeps PhD Studentship
Are you seeking an exciting opportunity to conduct cutting-edge research in neuropsychiatric genetics and chronobiology?
We are currently seeking a highly motivated PhD student to join our multidisciplinary team of researchers.
Apply today for a PhD position with our ERC FamilySleeps Project and explore the genetic link between sleep and autism.
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Please send your CV and cover letter to lorna.lopez@mu.ie
We look forward to hearing from you.