Posted 23 August, 2026
Post-Doctoral Researcher (Integrative Biologist) - APC Microbiome Ireland
University College Cork
Cork, Cork, Ireland
Full Time
Reference: 1722809196
Post-Doctoral Researcher (Integrative Biologist) - APC Microbiome Ireland
24 Months Fixed Term, Whole-time Post
We are currently recruiting a highly motivated Post-Doctoral Researcher - Integrative Biologist to join the Microbe2Mind Initiative led by Prof. John F. Cryan at APC Microbiome Ireland.
The successful candidate will take intellectual and experimental ownership of the integrative biology strand of Microbe2Mind, designing experiments across biological scales to identify and validate causal mechanisms linking microbial states to host physiology, brain function and behaviour. They will investigate how microbial, immune, endocrine, circadian and neural systems interact to generate brain-body phenotypes, and how perturbations including chronic psychosocial stress, systemic inflammation and circadian disruption reshape communication across these systems.
The position will combine systems physiology, host-microbe biology and multi-modal phenotyping with metabolomic, immune, endocrine and behavioural approaches. Working closely with researchers in experimental immunology, systems neuroscience, microbiome science and computational biology, the successful candidate will integrate findings across biological scales to identify mechanisms of brain-body communication.
The position is particularly suited to an experimental biologist with broad expertise in systems physiology, host-microbe interactions, metabolomics and/or immune and endocrine biology, together with strong quantitative skills and an interest in integrative approaches. All relevant animal research will be conducted in accordance with Directive 2010/63/EU and S.I. No. 543 of 2012. The role requires excellent experimental, analytical, organisational and communication skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary research environment.
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.
Post Duration: 2 years in the first instance, renewable for up to 5 years subject to continued funding and satisfactory performance.
Please note that Garda vetting and/or an international police clearance check may form part of the selection process.
Project: Microbe2Mind Initiative: Decoding the Mechanisms of Brain-Body Communication
For an information package including full details of the post, selection criteria and application process see https://ore.ucc.ie/ The University, at its discretion, may undertake to make an additional appointment(s) from this competition following the conclusion of the process.
Informal enquiries can be made in confidence to Prof John F. Cryan, Professor, Dept Anatomy & Neuroscience and Principal Investigator APC Microbiome Ireland, Tel: + 353 (0) 21 4205426; Email: [email protected] or Dr. Lamya'a M. Dawud, Lab Manager and Senior Research Fellow, [email protected]
For further information on the hiring unit, please see: APC Microbiome Ireland - University College Cork - Teagasc: https://www.ucc.ie/en/apc/
University College Cork is committed to being a fully inclusive global university which actively recruits, supports and retains colleagues from all sectors of society. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) are core values under our UCC Strategic Plan 2023-2028. UCC holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advancing equality in higher education. We value diversity as well as celebrate, support and thrive on the contributions of all our employees and the communities they represent. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from everybody, regardless of age, care-giving status, disability, ethnicity, gender and/or gender identity or expression status, nationality, marital status/civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion/creed, and/or sexual orientation. We are committed to supporting all staff through flexible working schemes, family-friendly policies, training and development, and staff networks. We value the enrichment that comes from a diverse community and seek to promote equality, prevent discrimination and protect the human rights of each individual in line with equality legislation. We encourage applicants to consult our Dignity and Respect Policy and learn more about our EDI related initiatives
Salary: IUA PD Salary Scale: €47,273 - €53,925, p.a.
Salary placement on appointment will be in accordance with public sector pay policy.
We encourage you to reach out to us directly should you require assistance or reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process.
Please note interviews will be conducted either online via Microsoft Teams or in person in the first instance. Candidates may also be required to attend interviews in person if an interview takes place online. Candidates will be notified as appropriate
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 [email protected] quoting the job-title.
Candidates should apply, in confidence, before 12 noon (Irish Local Time) on Thursday 24th September 2026.
No late applications will be accepted.
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CORK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER
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.
Contact Person : Lamya'a M. Dawud
Contact Email : [email protected]
Job ID : 098913
Contact Number :
Close Date : 24-Sep-2026 12:00
24 Months Fixed Term, Whole-time Post
We are currently recruiting a highly motivated Post-Doctoral Researcher - Integrative Biologist to join the Microbe2Mind Initiative led by Prof. John F. Cryan at APC Microbiome Ireland.
The successful candidate will take intellectual and experimental ownership of the integrative biology strand of Microbe2Mind, designing experiments across biological scales to identify and validate causal mechanisms linking microbial states to host physiology, brain function and behaviour. They will investigate how microbial, immune, endocrine, circadian and neural systems interact to generate brain-body phenotypes, and how perturbations including chronic psychosocial stress, systemic inflammation and circadian disruption reshape communication across these systems.
The position will combine systems physiology, host-microbe biology and multi-modal phenotyping with metabolomic, immune, endocrine and behavioural approaches. Working closely with researchers in experimental immunology, systems neuroscience, microbiome science and computational biology, the successful candidate will integrate findings across biological scales to identify mechanisms of brain-body communication.
The position is particularly suited to an experimental biologist with broad expertise in systems physiology, host-microbe interactions, metabolomics and/or immune and endocrine biology, together with strong quantitative skills and an interest in integrative approaches. All relevant animal research will be conducted in accordance with Directive 2010/63/EU and S.I. No. 543 of 2012. The role requires excellent experimental, analytical, organisational and communication skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary research environment.
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.
Post Duration: 2 years in the first instance, renewable for up to 5 years subject to continued funding and satisfactory performance.
Please note that Garda vetting and/or an international police clearance check may form part of the selection process.
Project: Microbe2Mind Initiative: Decoding the Mechanisms of Brain-Body Communication
For an information package including full details of the post, selection criteria and application process see https://ore.ucc.ie/ The University, at its discretion, may undertake to make an additional appointment(s) from this competition following the conclusion of the process.
Informal enquiries can be made in confidence to Prof John F. Cryan, Professor, Dept Anatomy & Neuroscience and Principal Investigator APC Microbiome Ireland, Tel: + 353 (0) 21 4205426; Email: [email protected] or Dr. Lamya'a M. Dawud, Lab Manager and Senior Research Fellow, [email protected]
For further information on the hiring unit, please see: APC Microbiome Ireland - University College Cork - Teagasc: https://www.ucc.ie/en/apc/
University College Cork is committed to being a fully inclusive global university which actively recruits, supports and retains colleagues from all sectors of society. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) are core values under our UCC Strategic Plan 2023-2028. UCC holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advancing equality in higher education. We value diversity as well as celebrate, support and thrive on the contributions of all our employees and the communities they represent. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from everybody, regardless of age, care-giving status, disability, ethnicity, gender and/or gender identity or expression status, nationality, marital status/civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion/creed, and/or sexual orientation. We are committed to supporting all staff through flexible working schemes, family-friendly policies, training and development, and staff networks. We value the enrichment that comes from a diverse community and seek to promote equality, prevent discrimination and protect the human rights of each individual in line with equality legislation. We encourage applicants to consult our Dignity and Respect Policy and learn more about our EDI related initiatives
Salary: IUA PD Salary Scale: €47,273 - €53,925, p.a.
Salary placement on appointment will be in accordance with public sector pay policy.
We encourage you to reach out to us directly should you require assistance or reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process.
Please note interviews will be conducted either online via Microsoft Teams or in person in the first instance. Candidates may also be required to attend interviews in person if an interview takes place online. Candidates will be notified as appropriate
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 [email protected] quoting the job-title.
Candidates should apply, in confidence, before 12 noon (Irish Local Time) on Thursday 24th September 2026.
No late applications will be accepted.
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CORK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER
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.
Contact Person : Lamya'a M. Dawud
Contact Email : [email protected]
Job ID : 098913
Contact Number :
Close Date : 24-Sep-2026 12:00
