12 Months, Specific Purpose Full-Time Post
Position Summary
We are currently recruiting a Research Assistant - Technical to work on an industry-sponsored project. The primary purpose of this project is to isolate food-grade bacteria with antimicrobial activity against specific spoilage and pathogenic microorganisms. The study will explore antimicrobial peptides as viable alternatives to current food preservation methods, with the goal of isolating and characterizing organisms that can improve food quality, flavour, shelf-life, and safety. This work is carried out within the highly experienced team at APC Microbiome Ireland, known for the discovery of several key bacteriocins including Lacticin 3147, Bactifensin, and Nisin J. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to all aspects of the laboratory work building towards successfully meeting the goals and objectives of the project. 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.
Role
* To discover and test novel antimicrobials - specifically bacteriocins
* To purify and fully characterize new bacteriocins
* To optimise and scale up bacteriocin production by producer strains for food applications
* To explore commercial opportunities in the food sector for bacteriocins
Project Title
Food Industry Project in Bacteriocin Discovery and Application
Post Duration
12 Months, Full -Time Post
Salary
€33,291 - €43,372 p.a. (IUA Salary Scale)
Informal enquiries can be made in confidence to Prof. Paul Ross, Director and PI at APC Microbiome Ireland, Tel: + ; Email: Applications must be submitted online via the University College Cork vacancy portal Queries relating to the online application process should be referred to quoting the job-title and project name.
Candidates should apply, in confidence, before 12 noon (Irish Local Time) on Friday 24th of October 2025.
Interviews will be held online the week after the closing date for application.
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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