Position Summary
We are currently recruiting a post‑doctoral researcher to work on an industry‑sponsored project. The primary purpose of this project is to do metagenomic sequencing and analysis on infant probiotic trials. The study will look at the effects of the probiotics on various parameters ranging from the composition and function of the microbiome to read‑outs on infant health. This work will be carried out within the highly experienced team at APC Microbiome Ireland, known for the investigation of the microbiome in early life. The Postdoctoral fellow will need to be well‑versed in molecular biology and bioinformatics particularly of shotgun datasets.
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.
Achievement of the expected progression within Post Doc and Senior Post Doc is transferable between the Irish HEI’s. This can be reflected in the starting pay of a PD researcher. Similarly, as the PD scheme is an intergenerational training scheme, completion of PD1 or PD2 levels in one HEI will normally render that researcher ineligible for appointment at a similar level in another Irish HEI Researcher Career Development Framework | Irish Universities Association.
Project Title
Industry‑funded project on the early life microbiome.
Post Duration
24 months, full‑time post.
Salary
€46,306 – €52,863 (IUA PD1 Salary Scale).
For an information package including further details of the post see…
Informal enquiries can be made in confidence to Professor Paul Ross, 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 12 December 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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