Researcher in Nutritional Sciences

Applications are invited for a Post-Doctoral Researcher to join a Research Ireland-funded project focused on characterising the gut bacterial lipidome.

This role will focus on the computational analysis of LC-MS lipidomics datasets, with particular emphasis on untargeted high-resolution mass spectrometry data generated using Agilent and Waters platforms.

The successful candidate will contribute to the development and implementation of robust, reproducible workflows for lipidomics data processing, annotation, and interpretation. A key aspect of the role will involve applying and extending tools such as Skyline, MZmine, and custom scripts (e.g. in R or Python) to streamline large-scale data analysis.

We welcome applications from candidates with backgrounds in bioinformatics, computational biology, analytical chemistry, or related disciplines who have experience working with LC-MS datasets. Experience in lipidomics or metabolomics is particularly desirable, and candidates with an interest in developing computational approaches for mass spectrometry data analysis are encouraged to apply.

Achievement of the expected progression within Post Doc and Senior Post Doc is transferable between the Irish HEI’s. This can be reflected in the starting pay of a PD researcher. Similarly, as the PD scheme is an intergenerational training scheme completion of PD1 or PD 2 levels in one HEI will normally render that researcher ineligible for appointment at a similar level in another Irish HEI Researcher Career Development Framework | Irish Universities Association

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

Project Title: Bacterial Lipids in the Host: Microbe Dialogue (Research Ireland)

Post Duration: 12 months, whole-time Post

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 enquiries can be made in confidence to Dr. Eileen Ryan, School of Food and Nutritional Sciences; Email: eileen.ryan@ucc.ie

For further information on the Department: School of Food and Nutritional Sciences UCC, Food Science, Nutritional Science and Human Nutrition and Dietetics, University College Cork

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Appointment may be made on the IUA PD1 Salary Scale: €47,273 - €53,925 p.a.

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.

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.

Candidates should apply, in confidence, before 12 noon (Irish Local Time) on Thursday 2nd July 2026.

No late applications will be accepted.

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Please note that an appointment to posts advertised will be dependent on University approval, together with the terms of the employment control framework for the higher education sector.

Contact

Contact Person: Eileen Ryan
Contact Email: eileen.ryan@ucc.ie
Job ID: 096933
Close Date: 02-Jul-2026 12:00

Documents

• Guide for UCC Applicants
• Guide For External Applicants
• Candidate Brief