Post-Doctoral Researcher - Department of Anatomy and Neuroscience

Further Vacancy Details Post-Doctoral Researcher - Department of Anatomy and Neuroscience 48 Months, Fixed Term Full-Time Post Position Summary This project, based in the Department of Anatomy and Neuroscience at University College Cork, investigates the cellular and mitochondrial mechanisms that regulate dopaminergic neuron vulnerability in ageing and Parkinson’s disease, integrating human stem cell–derived neuronal models, in vivo studies and translational human tissue analysis. The work focuses on how oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction and impaired mitophagy contribute to neuronal dysfunction and degeneration across disease progression. By combining advanced molecular and cellular assays with in vivo metabolic, ultrastructural and behavioural analyses, alongside post-mortem human brain studies, the programme aims to define key pathways that drive selective nigrostriatal susceptibility. This four-year postdoctoral position offers a unique opportunity to work across complementary experimental platforms within an interdisciplinary neuroscience environment, addressing fundamental mechanisms of neurodegeneration with clear relevance to ageing and Parkinson’s disease. 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 Project Title: Mechanisms Regulating Dopaminergic Neuron Susceptibility in Ageing and Parkinson’s Disease. Post Duration: 48 Months, Full-Time Post Salary: €46,805 - €53,391 p.a. (IUA PD1 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 Professor Gerard O’Keeffe, Department of Anatomy and Neuroscience, Tel: + 353 (0) 21 420 5570; Email: g.okeeffe@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 March 6th, 2026. Interviews will be held online the week after the closing date for application 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 Gerard O’Keeffe Contact Email : g.okeeffe@ucc.ie Job ID : 094513 Contact Number : Close Date : 06-Mar-2026 12:00 Click on the link(s) below to view documents Filesize Notes Guide for UCC Applicants 926 Guide For External Applicants 1672.6 Candidate Brief 3993 Apply for Job Return to Search