Post Doctoral Researcher INFANT Research Centre

Further Vacancy Details Post Doctoral Researcher INFANT Research Centre 24 Months, Fixed Term Whole-Time Post Position Summary INFANT Research Centre is now accepting applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher to work on the Sophie project (School-age Outcome Prediction using radiomic imaging algorithm in Hypoxic Ischaemic Encephalopathy). The Sophie project aims to develop a Neonatal MRI Biomarker for newborns with Hypoxic Ischaemic encephalopathy that is predictive of altered brain development and cognitive school-age outcomes. To achieve this, we are performing school-age MRIs and neurocognitive testing on a cohort of children who had HIE as newborns, and matched controls. The children with a background of HIE during the newborn period also had a neonatal MRI performed. Quantitative analysis of the school age MRIs will be performed, and MR features associated with school-age neurocognitive outcomes will be identified. These significant features will used to determine regions of interest (ROIs). The ROIs on the School age scans will be projected onto the neonatal MRIs (available in HIE cases) and radiomic features predictive of school-age MRI extracted. Machine learning algorithms of radiomic features predictive of future brain development will be developed. Furthermore, a novel predictive algorithm of School-age neuropsychological outcome will be developed combining radiomic model of brain development, with qualitative neonatal MRI findings. 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: Sophie: School-age Outcome Prediction using radiomic imaging algorithm in Hypoxic Ischaemic Encephalopathy Post Duration: 24 Months, Whole-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 Prof Brian Walsh Email: brianhenry.walsh@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 13th March 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 : Brian Walsh Contact Email : brianhenry.walsh@ucc.ie Job ID : 094673 Contact Number : Close Date : 27-Feb-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 3997.5 Apply for Job Return to Search