Post-Doctoral Researcher - School of Microbiology

University College Cork; Ireland; On-site; EUR 47,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

University College Cork invites applications for a 12-month fixed-term, full-time Postdoctoral Researcher in Biological Sciences. The successful candidate will work on an industry-funded project to investigate antimicrobial strategies for contaminant control, focusing on Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

You will plan and perform laboratory experiments in consultation with the PI and industry partner. Salary ranges €47,273 to €53,925 per annum on the IUA PD1 scale, with placement according to public

Qualifications

• Experience planning and performing lab experiments.
• Strong microbiology and microscopy skills.
• Good data reporting and documentation practices.

Responsibilities

• Plan and perform laboratory experiments in consultation with the PI and Industry Partner.
• Prepare timely data reports and quarterly updates.
• Coordinate communication with the PI and industry partner.

Skills

Microbiology

Microscopy

Documentation

Communication

Education

PhD in Biological Sciences

Job description

Organisation/Company University College Cork Department HR Research Research Field Biological sciences Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Postdoc Positions Application Deadline 20 Nov 2026 - 12:00 (Europe/Dublin) Country Ireland Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 39 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

12 Months Fixed-Term, Whole time Post

The successful candidate will work on an Industry funded project to investigate the antimicrobial effectiveness of novel approaches for contaminant control, focusing largely, but not exclusively on the harmful pathogen Pseudomonas aeruginosa. A combination of good microbiological and microscopic skills will be beneficial, as well as good documentation practice and effective communication.

The candidate will be responsible for planning and performing laboratory experiments in consultation with the PI and Industry Partner. They will also be responsible for timely reporting of data and preparation of quarterly reports.

Please note that Garda vetting and/or an international police clearance check may form part of the selection process.

Project:Antimicrobial strategies for contaminant control

The University, at its discretion, may undertake to make an additional appointment(s) from this competition following the conclusion of the process.

Salary:€47,273 - €53,925 p.a (IUA PD1 Research Salary Scale)

Salary placement on appointment will be in accordance with public sector pay policy.

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 andlearn more about our EDI related initiatives

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