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24 Months, Fixed Term Full-Time Post Position Summary The successful candidate will be involved in bacterial cultivation, genome/transcriptome sequencing & analyses, microbiological, biochemical, immunological and/or molecular biological activities. The postdoctoral researcher will develop, support and execute research activities within the dynamic, APC-based research team, to contribute to overall success of the project. Candidates for the postdoctoral position should have a PhD in molecular biology, genetics, microbiology or immunology, or related discipline, and should possess substantial and relevant experimental/laboratory experience, in particular involving carbohydrate utilization in bifidobacteria, as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications. 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 PD 2 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: Danone - Lifestyle Switches in Human Commensals; Control of Carbohydrate Utilization in Bifidobacteria. 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 Douwe van Sinderen 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 December 12th, 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. UCC is committed to creating and fully embracing an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated. As a university we strive to create a workplace that reflects the diversity of our student population where people from a wide variety of backgrounds learn from one another, share ideas, and work collaboratively. UCC is committed to being an employer that recognises the value of diversity amongst its staff. We encourage applicants to consult our policies at / and initiatives at / and we welcome applications from everyone, including those who are underrepresented in the protected characteristics set out in our Equal Opportunities & Diversity Policy. UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CORK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process, click the Apply button below to Login/Register.
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