Post Doctoral or Senior Post Doctoral Researcher, School of BEES and ERI

32 Months, Fixed-Term, Whole-Time Post

Position Summary

Applications are invited for the role of Post-Doctoral Researcher or Senior Post-Doctoral Researcher within the School of Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences and the

Environmental Research Institute. This position can be filled at either Post-Doctoral or Senior Post-Doctoral Researcher level, depending on qualification and experience of the successful candidate.

Applications are invited for the post of Postdoctoral Researcher or Senior Postdoctoral Researcher in our team on the Just Transition project: Demonstrating high value commercial bio-products at a circular IMTA site (CIRC_IMTA_DEMO). The CIRC_IMTA_DEMO project is an ambitious, commercially focused, interdisciplinary bioeconomy project centered on a peatland-based integrated, multitrophic (IMTA) fish farm in the Irish Midlands.

The position focuses on duckweed cultivation and stakeholder engagement. Internationally, there has been strong interest in the development of Lemnaceae (Duckweed sp.) biomass as a source of plant protein, and as a replacement of soybean in feeds. Rapid growth, high protein content and a desirable amino acid profile are amongst the key features that make duckweed species promising candidates as a native protein source for Ireland.

The key tasks of the Postdoctoral/Senior Postdoctoral Researcher are to optimise outdoor duckweed cultivation on wastewater produced by aquaculture activities, and to develop a vibrant programme of training and engagement activities for stakeholders. Excellent networking and communication skills are essential.

The Postdoctoral/Senior Postdoctoral Researcher will be based in the Irish Midlands and needs to be highly independent, creative and self-motivated. Good technical skills and a valid driving licence (EU or Ireland) are essential.

Due to the remote location of the UCC laboratory in Mt Lucas (Co. Offaly), own transport is essential.

Project Title: Demonstrating high value commercial bio-products at a circular IMTA site (CIRC_IMTA_DEMO)

Post Duration: 32 Months, Whole-Time Post  

Salary: €44,847 - €51,313 per annum, IUA PD1 / €52,715 - €57,332 per annum, IUA PD2 

For an information package including further details of the post see https://ore.ucc.ie/.  

Informal enquiries can be made in confidence to Professor Marcel Jansen, School of Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences; Email: m.jansen@ucc.ie  

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 recruitment@ucc.ie, quoting the job-title and project name.

Candidates should apply, in confidence, before 12 noon (Irish Local Time) on Friday, 21st of March 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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