Postdoctoral Position in Biochemistry

University College Cork

Institution: University College Cork (Schools of Biochemistry & Cell Biology and Pharmacy)
Position Type: Specific Purpose, Full-Time, 18 Months
Salary: €46,306 – €52,863 (IUA PD1 Salary Scale)
Closing Date: 10th December 2025, 12:00 Noon (Irish time)
Interviews: Online, week following closing date

Project Overview

  • Horizon-Europe-funded OptiViVax consortium.

  • Focus: Developing microneedle skin patches for next-generation P. vivax malaria vaccines.

  • Work includes formulation of liposomes, nano-emulsions, lipid nanoparticles, pre-clinical immunogenicity testing, and preparation for GMP technology transfer.

  • Emphasis on vaccine stability, scalability, and needle-free delivery.

Candidate Requirements

  • PhD in Pharmacy or Pharmaceutical Sciences.

  • Expertise in lipid-based emulsions, nanoparticles, or biologics.

  • Experience in vaccine or biologic formulation, ideally solid dosage forms.

  • Strong practical, problem-solving, record-keeping, and teamwork skills.

  • Publication record in relevant fields.

  • Experience in a commercial or translational environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

  • Design, test, evaluate, and record vaccine formulation methods.

  • Identify critical process parameters and develop scalable vaccine processes.

  • Conduct pre-clinical immunogenicity studies.

  • Collaborate within a multidisciplinary international team of clinicians, immunologists, and parasitologists.

Application Process

  • Apply online via: UCC vacancy portal

  • Include: CV, cover letter, and relevant documents per portal instructions.

  • Informal enquiries: Prof. Anne Moore – anne.moore@ucc.ie, +353 (0)21 4205424

Additional Notes

  • UCC emphasizes diversity, equity, and inclusion.

  • Appointment dependent on university approval and higher education employment framework.

  • Late applications will not be considered.

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