Post-Doctoral Researcher

at  University College Cork

POSITION SUMMARY

Applications are invited for the role of Post-Doctoral Researcher within APC Microbiome Ireland.
Infection with viruses, such as SARS-CoV-2, can lead to long term debilitating symptoms via mechanisms that are currently poorly understood. We appreciate that the composition and metabolic activity of the intestinal microbiota can impact immune function and microbe-immune interactions may contribute to recovery from infectious diseases. We are looking for an enthusiastic Immunologist to join our team as a Post-Doctoral Researcher. At a minimum, applicants should have prior experience of working with murine models of infection and/or murine models of allergy, especially gnotobiotic models. Applicants who also have prior experience with examining mucosal lymphocyte polarisation in murine models will be prioritised.
APC Microbiome Ireland was formed in 2003 and since then, it has established itself as one of the leading global centres in gut microbiota research. The Centre has made several landmark discoveries and published over 3500 research articles in peer-reviewed journals, generating many journal covers and associated editorials. The APC is a lively multidisciplinary environment with clinicians, clinician-scientists and basic scientists from diverse backgrounds working in teams, sharing ideas and resources.
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: Identification of Immune-Microbial Interactions that Contribute to Metabolic Reprogramming following SARS-CoV-2 Infection
Post Duration: 24 Months
Salary: €44,347 - €50,805 per annum (IUA PD1 Salary 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 Liam O’ Mahony, APC Microbiome Ireland; Email: liam.omahony@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 Thursday, 12th of September 2024.

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