24 Months, Fixed-Term, Whole-Time Post
Position Summary
Applications are invited for a Senior Post-Doctoral Researcher position available under the Decoding the role of the microbiota-gut-brain axis in food reward. We welcome applications by highly motivated and enthusiastic Senior Post-Doctoral Researchers to join a research programme aimed at investigating the role of gut microbiota in the regulation of food reward. The project involves analysing neural activity and behavioural responses following prebiotic fibre supplementation, with the goal of understanding how gut microbiota influences food cravings, neural responses, and emotional eating. The ideal candidate will have experience in gut microbiota research, behavioural neuroscience, and advanced analytical methods.
APC Microbiome Ireland (APC) was formed in 2003, funded by Taighde Éireann – Research Ireland and in conjunction with key industry partners. It represents a seamless collaboration between UCC, Teagasc, Moorepark and MTU. It is widely recognised that our microbiome (community of bacteria/viruses and fungi that live in and on our bodies) plays an important role in human health and has become one of the most dynamic, complex and exciting areas of research in both food and pharmaceutical arenas. Over the last two decades the APC has established itself as one of the leading global centres in gut microbiota research. The APC has made several landmark discoveries and has published over 3500 research articles in peer-reviewed journals, generating many journal covers and associated editorials. The APC comprises over 300 individuals, including the scientific PI's (the APC Faculty) funded by the partner Institutions, the management team, and a dedicated group of research scientists, research assistants and postgraduate's students.
UCC is an accredited research organisation and as such can form hosting agreements with third country nationals (and non-EEA nationals) for the purpose of conducting research in the University.
Project Title: Decoding the role of the microbiota-gut-brain axis in food reward.
Post Duration: 24 Months
Salary: €52,193- €56,765 per annum, (IUA PD2 Scale)
For an information package including further details of the post see https: // ore.ucc.ie/.
Informal enquiries can be made in confidence to Professor John F. Cryan, Department of Anatomy & Neuroscience, and Vice-President, Research & Innovation. Tel: + 353 (0) 21 4205476; Email: [email protected]
Applications must be submitted online via the University College Cork vacancy portal (https: // ore.ucc.ie/). Queries relating to the online application process should be referred to [email protected], quoting the job-title and project name.
Candidates should apply, in confidence, before 12 noon (Irish Local Time) on Friday, 13th of September 2024
No late applications will be accepted.
Please note that an appointment to posts advertised will be dependent on University approval, together with the terms of the employment control framework for the higher education sector.
UCC is committed to creating and fully embracing an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated. As a University we strive to create a workplace that reflects the diversity of our student population where people from a wide variety of backgrounds learn from one another, share ideas, and work collaboratively. UCC is committed to being an employer that recognises the value of diversity amongst its staff. We encourage applicants to consult our policies at https: // www. ucc.ie/en/edi/policies/ and initiatives at https: // www. ucc.ie/en/edi/implementation/ and we welcome applications from everyone, including those who are underrepresented in the protected characteristics set out in our Equal Opportunities & Diversity Policy.
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Contact Person : John F. Cryan Contact Email : [email protected] Job ID : 079871 Contact Number : + 353 (0) 21 4205476 Close Date : 13-Sep-2024 12:00