Research Assistant APC Microbiome Ireland

at  University College Cork

POSITION SUMMARY

APC Microbiome Ireland (formerly Alimentary Pharmabiotic Centre) was formed in 2003 with funding from Science Foundation Ireland and in conjunction with key industry partners, it represents a seamless collaboration between UCC and Teagasc Moorepark. It is widely recognised that the gut microbiota plays an important role in human health and has become one of the most dynamic, complex and exciting areas of research in both food and pharmaceutical arenas. Over the last two decades APC Microbiome Ireland has established itself as one of the leading global centres in gut microbiota research. APC Microbiome Ireland has made several landmark discoveries and has published over 3,500 research articles in peer-reviewed journals, generating many journal covers and associated editorials. APC Microbiome Ireland collaborates with over 20 industry partners and employs over 300 individuals, from the scientific PI’s funded by the partner Institutions, the management team, and a dedicated group of research scientists, research assistants and postgraduate students.
We now seek to employ a Research Assistant to perform microbial genomics, bioinformatics, and wet-lab work. The appointee will participate in a project that features collaborations with Microbiologists, Immunologists and Cell Biologists to investigate the mechanisms whereby microbes interact with the microbiome and promote health. The appointee will also be expected to work with pre-clinical animal models. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the preclinical arm of the laboratory and to work towards successfully meeting the goals and objectives of the project.
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: Industry-funded project on gut health and the microbiome.
Post Duration: 24 Months
Salary: €31,462 - €41,443 (IUA Research Assistant 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 Colin Hill, Prof, APC Microbiome Ireland, Tel: + 353 (0) 21 4901373; Email: c.hill@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 13th September, 2024.

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