We are currently seeking applications for two post-doctoral positions relating to the functional and comparative genome analysis of lactic acid bacteria and bifidobacteria. The existing research team comprises a large, dynamic and high-achieving group of post-doctoral researchers, PhD students and research assistants, and is embedded within the School of Microbiology and APC Microbiome Ireland with associated state-of-the-art equipment and infrastructure. Details of the two available positions are presented below.

The ideal candidate for this post, which will be specifically associated with the BioIT platform of APC Microbiome Ireland, will have a under- and/or postgraduate degree in bioinformatics and/or possess a PhD degree with extensive bioinformatics skills pertaining to ‘omics’ data, such as comparative genomics, metagenomics, transcriptomics and/or metabolomics, ideally in the context of gut microbiota or other complex microbial consortia. Relevant bioinformatics experience, and associated expertise and skills should be supported by a corresponding publication track record in peer-reviewed scientific journals and/or be demonstrated through other means of knowledge transfer.

Applications for this position can be made through the following link: 

https://my.corehr.com/pls/uccrecruit/erq_search_package.search_form?p_co...

JOB ID / REF Number: 044911

For informal information please contact: Prof Douwe van Sinderen (d.vansinderen@ucc.ie) or Dr Jennifer Mahony (j.mahony@ucc.ie).