Postdoctoral Researcher Biochemistry & Cell Biology

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

Job summary

University College Cork invites applications for a 30 months fixed-term, full-time Postdoctoral Scientist to join the TRIBeCA project, investigating how dysregulation of the endosomal recycling pathway drives glioblastoma invasion and resistance to therapy. The role involves developing and applying advanced 3D human cellular models that mimic glioblastoma spread in brain tissue.

The successful candidate will lead two project work packages, contribute to experimental design and data analysis, and

Qualifications

• Expertise in culture and differentiation of human iPSC-derived models.
• Experience in protein biochemistry and molecular biology.
• Experience with high-resolution confocal imaging.

Responsibilities

• Lead two project work packages and contribute to experimental design.
• Analyse data and supervise undergraduate and postgraduate researchers.

Job description

Organisation/Company University College Cork Department HR Research Research Field Medical sciences Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Postdoc Positions Application Deadline 13 Nov 2026 - 12:00 (Europe/Dublin) Country Ireland Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 39 Offer Starting Date 16 Oct 2026 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

30 Months Fixed-Term, Wholetime Post

The successful candidate will join the TRIBeCA project, an innovative research programme investigating how dysregulation of the endosomal recycling pathway contributes to glioblastoma invasion and resistance to therapy, with the ultimate goal of identifying novel biomarkers and therapeutic targets. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the postholder will develop and apply advanced 3D human cellular models that recapitulate glioblastoma infiltration of healthy brain tissue. Applicants with expertise in the culture and differentiation of human induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC)-derived models, protein biochemistry, molecular and cellular biology, and high-resolution confocal imaging are particularly encouraged to apply.

The successful candidate will lead two project work packages, contribute to experimental design and data analysis, and play an active role in the supervision and mentorship of undergraduate and postgraduate researchers.

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

Project -“Tracking Recycling in Brain Cancer: The TRIBeCA Study”

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 toto Dr. Andrew Lindsay (Principal Investigator), School of Biochemistry & Cell Biology, Tel: + 353 (0) 21 4901380; Email: [e-mail]

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

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.

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

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CORK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER

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