爱尔兰科克大学爱尔兰APC微生物组研究所2022年招聘博士后

爱尔兰科克大学爱尔兰APC微生物组研究所2022年招聘博士后

Senior Post-Doctoral Researcher, APC Microbiome Ireland

University College Cork

Description

Senior Post-Doctoral Researcher, APC Microbiome Ireland

2 Years, Fixed-term, Whole-time Post

Position Summary

APC Microbiome Ireland (formerly Alimentary Pharmabiotic Centre) was formed in 2003 with funding from Science Foundation Ireland and in conjunction with key industry partners, it represents a seamless collaboration between UCC, Teagasc and CIT. It is widely recognised that the gut microbiota plays an important role in human health and has become one of the most dynamic, complex and exciting areas of research in both food and pharmaceutical arenas. Over the last decade APC Microbiome Ireland has established itself as one of the leading global centres in gut microbiota research. APC Microbiome Ireland has made several landmark discoveries and has published over 2,500 research articles in peer-reviewed journals, generating many journal covers and associated editorials. APC Microbiome Ireland collaborates with over 20 industry partners and employs over 300 individuals, from the scientific PI's funded by the partner Institutions, the management team, and a dedicated group of research scientists, research assistants and postgraduate students.

We are currently recruiting Senior Post-Doctoral Researcher in the microbiome- brain-gut axis spoke led by Prof. John F. Cryan, with APC Microbiome Ireland, which addresses the communication between the brain and the gut, and how it can be influenced by the gastrointestinal microbiome. This work specifically involves Identifying and functionally mapping network and cellular level mechanisms in the rodent dorsomedial striatum (striasomes) underlying motivational states, utilisingfibre photometry, to directly measure neuronal activity dynamics modulated by neurotransmitters such as dopamine and serotonin. The research programme is highly interdisciplinary, utilising molecular and cellular biology, biochemistry, pharmacology, and brain circuit determination and electrophysiology coupled with immunological, metabolomic& microbiome analysis.

UCC is an accredited research organisation and as such can form hosting agreements with third country nationals (and non-EEA nationals) for the purpose of conducting research in the University.

Project Title: Identification and mapping network and cellular level mechanisms in the rodent striasome underlying motivational states

Post Duration: 2 Years

Salary: 46,906 - 51,035 p.a. (IUA Salary Scale)

For an information package including further details of the post see https: // ore.ucc.ie/.

Informal enquiries can be made in confidence to John F. Cryan, Professor, Department of Anatomy & Neuroscience and VPRI, Tel: + 353 (0) 214205476; Email: cryanlab@ucc.ie.

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 and project name.

Candidates should apply, in confidence, before 12 noon (Irish Local Time) on Friday, 28 October 2022. No late applications will be accepted.

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.

UCC is committed to creating and fully embracing an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated. As a University we strive to create a workplace that reflects the diversity of our student population where people from a wide variety of backgrounds learn from one another, share ideas, and work collaboratively. UCC is committed to being an employer that recognises the value of diversity amongst its staff. We encourage applicants to consult our policies at https: // www. ucc.ie/en/edi/policies/ and initiatives at https: // www. ucc.ie/en/edi/implementation/ and we welcome applications from everyone, including those who are underrepresented in the protected characteristics set out in our Equal Opportunities & Diversity Policy.

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CORK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER

Contact Person : Professor John F.Cryan Contact Email : cryanlab@ucc.ie Job ID : 060812 Contact Number : Close Date : 28-Oct-2022 12:00