Posted 23 August, 2026
Post-Doctoral Researcher APC Microbiome Ireland
University College Cork
Cork, Cork, Ireland
Full Time
Reference: 981670952
Post-Doctoral Researcher APC Microbiome Ireland
15 Months Fixed Term, Whole-time Post
We are currently recruiting a Postdoctoral Researcher with a background in Neuroscience, Pharmacology, Physiology, Biomedical Science, Microbiology or a related discipline to join the Microbiome-Brain-Gut Axis research programme at APC Microbiome Ireland and University College Cork. The successful candidate will join the Research Ireland funded project focussed on understanding the impact of microbiota on neurodevelopment and stress and social behaviour using zebrafish as a model system.
Experience of zebrafish as a model system is desirable. The ongoing projects utilize techniques such as zebrafish microbiota manipulation, molecular biology including (meta)genomics and metabolomics, bioinformatic analysis, behaviour, immunofluorescence, optogenetics and microscopy. Experience in these disciplines particularly with a focus on zebrafish imaging and multi-omics analysis is desired and will be highly valued. The candidate should have good communication and interpersonal skills, along with the evidence of ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team. They will be expected to contribute to scientific publications, conference presentations, grant applications and dissemination activities, while working within a highly collaborative multidisciplinary environment.
Please note that this role may be extended by 6 months, pending approval.
Please note that Garda vetting and/or an international police clearance check may form part of the selection process.
Project: The role of early-life microbiome in sculpting stress-social neural circuits in zebrafish
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 inquiries can be made in confidence to Dr Jatin Nagpal, Lecturer and Group Leader, APC Microbiome Ireland and Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics and School of Pharmacy; Email: [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 PD1 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 Friday, 4th 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 : Jatin Nagpal
Contact Email : [email protected]
Job ID : 098793
Contact Number :
Close Date : 04-Sep-2026 12:00
15 Months Fixed Term, Whole-time Post
We are currently recruiting a Postdoctoral Researcher with a background in Neuroscience, Pharmacology, Physiology, Biomedical Science, Microbiology or a related discipline to join the Microbiome-Brain-Gut Axis research programme at APC Microbiome Ireland and University College Cork. The successful candidate will join the Research Ireland funded project focussed on understanding the impact of microbiota on neurodevelopment and stress and social behaviour using zebrafish as a model system.
Experience of zebrafish as a model system is desirable. The ongoing projects utilize techniques such as zebrafish microbiota manipulation, molecular biology including (meta)genomics and metabolomics, bioinformatic analysis, behaviour, immunofluorescence, optogenetics and microscopy. Experience in these disciplines particularly with a focus on zebrafish imaging and multi-omics analysis is desired and will be highly valued. The candidate should have good communication and interpersonal skills, along with the evidence of ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team. They will be expected to contribute to scientific publications, conference presentations, grant applications and dissemination activities, while working within a highly collaborative multidisciplinary environment.
Please note that this role may be extended by 6 months, pending approval.
Please note that Garda vetting and/or an international police clearance check may form part of the selection process.
Project: The role of early-life microbiome in sculpting stress-social neural circuits in zebrafish
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 inquiries can be made in confidence to Dr Jatin Nagpal, Lecturer and Group Leader, APC Microbiome Ireland and Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics and School of Pharmacy; Email: [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 PD1 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 Friday, 4th 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 : Jatin Nagpal
Contact Email : [email protected]
Job ID : 098793
Contact Number :
Close Date : 04-Sep-2026 12:00
