Liam O’Mahony

University College Cork is recruiting a Postdoctoral Researcher for APC Microbiome Ireland , a leading centre for gut microbiota research based in Cork, Ireland. The appointment is an 11-month fixed-term, full-time post within a multidisciplinary research environment focused on how the intestinal microbiota and its metabolic activity shape immune function and recovery from infectious disease. The project, titled Immune Health , is centred on understanding how viral infections such as SARS-CoV-2 can lead to long-term debilitating symptoms and how microbe-immune interactions may contribute to disease recovery. The successful candidate will join a team at APC Microbiome Ireland, which brings together clinicians, clinician-scientists, and basic scientists and has established an international reputation through extensive peer-reviewed publications and landmark discoveries. The ideal applicant is an enthusiastic immunologist with experience in murine models of infection and/or murine models of allergy , particularly gnotobiotic models . Experience examining mucosal lymphocyte polarisation in response to bacterial-derived metabolites will be an advantage and is explicitly prioritised in the advert. Applicants should hold a PhD or equivalent in biological sciences and have 1-4 years of research experience. The position is hosted by University College Cork in Ireland. The post offers a salary on the IUA PD Scale of €47,273 - €53,925 per annum . UCC notes that it is an accredited research organisation able to host third-country and non-EEA nationals for research purposes. Applications must be submitted online via the UCC vacancy portal. The deadline is 12 noon (Irish local time) on 21 August 2026 , and late applications will not be accepted. Informal enquiries may be directed to Prof. Liam O’Mahony at [email protected] .