Post-Doctoral Researcher APC Microbiome Ireland

11 Months, Fixed-Term, Whole-Time Post

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated a Post-doctoral researcher to work within a project that will be directed by Professor Noel Caplice at CRVB, UCC. The aim of the project is to determine if a specific bacteria can alter the biochemical, systemic and cardiovascular features of metabolic syndrome in a novel clinical scale experimental model. This project will involve measurement of molecular, biochemical and physiological parameters in a well-established model of metabolic syndrome. Additional work will concentrate on identifying the active compound in Probiotic under study. Candidates should have a PhD with relevant molecular or biochemical experience. Expertise in cell culture, western analysis, PCR, and chemical analysis of constituent components is desirable. The successful candidate will be expected to have strong experimental skills as well as a significant track record of research accomplishments.

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: Role of fibre and gut microbiome in alteration of biochemical and cardiovascular features of metabolic syndrome

Post Duration: 11 Months

Salary: €44,847 - €51,313 p.a. IUA PD1 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 Noel Caplice APC Microbiome Ireland Tel: + 353 (0) 21 4901442; Email:  n.caplice@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 14th 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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