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Senior Postdoctoral Researcher in Statistical Genetics and Genomic Data Science at Maynooth University Maynooth University in Ireland

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Computer Science

Funding

Research position funded by the Research Ireland FutureNeuro Centre for Translational Brain Sciences project awarded to Professor Lorna Lopez. Salary scale listed as Post Doctoral Researcher €47,273–€53,925 p.a. pro rata or Senior Post Doctoral Researcher €55,399 p.a. pro rata with increments.

Deadline

Oct 30, 2026

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Ireland

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Maynooth University

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Keywords

Computer Science
Biology
Neuropsychology
Medical Science
Salud Pública
Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Genetic Epidemiology
Statistics

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About this position

Maynooth University’s Family Genomics Research Group in the Department of Biology is recruiting a Senior Postdoctoral Researcher for a specified-purpose research project funded by Research Ireland FutureNeuro Centre for Translational Brain Sciences.

The project, “FamilyNeuro: Expanding Genetic Discovery from Families to Global Mental Health Datasets”, is led by Professor Lorna Lopez and involves collaboration with Professor Gianpiero Cavalleri and Dr Cristina Ruedell Reschke at RCSI, Professor Derek Morris at Galway University, and Professor Andrew Coogan in the Department of Psychology at Maynooth University.

The successful candidate will lead analytical work in statistical genetics, genetic epidemiology, and genomic data science, including polygenic score analyses, Mendelian randomisation, and family-based genomic analyses. The research focuses on relationships between genetic liability, sleep and circadian phenotypes, and neurodevelopmental and neuropsychiatric conditions.

This is a postdoctoral research opening at Maynooth University in Ireland. Salary is listed at €47,273–€53,925 p.a. pro rata for Post Doctoral Researcher level or €55,399 p.a. pro rata for Senior Post Doctoral Researcher level, with increments, subject to public sector pay provisions.

Deadline: 30 October 2026 at 23:30 Irish local time. Applicants should use the Apply button on the vacancy page and complete submission before the deadline; late applications will not be accepted.

Funding details

Research position funded by the Research Ireland FutureNeuro Centre for Translational Brain Sciences project awarded to Professor Lorna Lopez. Salary scale listed as Post Doctoral Researcher €47,273–€53,925 p.a. pro rata or Senior Post Doctoral Researcher €55,399 p.a. pro rata with increments.

What's required

Experienced researcher with a strong background in statistical genetics, genetic epidemiology, or genomic data science. The role requires the ability to lead analytical work and conduct polygenic score, Mendelian randomisation, and family-based genomic analyses. The post is for a Senior Postdoctoral Researcher appointment.

How to apply

Click the Apply button on the vacancy page for further details and submit the application before the closing date and time. Late or incomplete applications will be cancelled automatically.

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