Post-Doctoral Researcher, School of Biochemistry and Cell Biology and APC Microbiome Ireland
10 Months, Fixed-Term, Whole-Time Post
Position Summary
Applications are invited for the role of a Post-Doctoral Researcher within the School of Biochemistry and Cell Biology and APC Microbiome Ireland.
APC Microbiome Ireland (formerly Alimentary Pharmabiotic Centre) 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 the gut microbiota 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 decade APC Microbiome Ireland has established itself as one of the leading global centres in gut microbiota research. APC Microbiome Ireland has made several landmark discoveries and has published over 3500 research articles in peer-reviewed journals, generating many journal covers and associated editorials. APC Microbiome Ireland collaborates with over 20 industry partners and employs over 300 individuals, including the scientific PI's funded by the partner Institutions, the management team, and a dedicated group of research scientists, research assistants and postgraduate students.
Based within the APC and at the School of Biochemistry and Cell Biology, SEFS, this position centres on investigating the impacts of specific microbial interactions with lipid metabolites at the molecular biology level including gene expression, protein purification and using mass spectrometry analysis. The successful candidate will have experience in these areas.
Project Title: Host Microbe dialogue for lipid mediators
Post Duration: 10 Months, Whole-Time Post
Salary: €44,847 - €51,313 per annum, IUA PD1
For an information package including further details of the post see https: // ore.ucc.ie/.
Informal enquiries can be made in confidence to Susan Joyce, School of Biochemistry and Cell Biology/APC Microbiome Ireland, Tel: + 353 (0) 21 4901343; 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, 31st of January 2025
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.
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Contact Person : Susan Joyce Contact Email : [email protected] Job ID : 083512 Contact Number : + 353 (0) 21 4901343 Close Date : 31-Jan-2025 12:00