Post Doctoral Researcher School of Biochemistry and Cell Biology

Further Vacancy Details Post Doctoral Researcher School of Biochemistry and Cell Biology 12 Months, Fixed Term Whole-Time Post Position Summary We are seeking a post-doctoral pharmaceutical scientist, with expertise in formulating nano-emulsion vaccine adjuvants to join our vaccine stabilization team, jointly at the School of Pharmacy and School of Biochemistry and Cell Biology, in University College Cork. The scientist will work within a Horizon-Europe-funded consortium, OptiViVax, where they will focus on developing microneedle skin patches to deliver next generation malaria vaccines based on newly identified antigens and newly licensed adjuvants. The research will involve designing, testing, recording and evaluating methods and compositions of vaccine-based microneedle solid dosage forms, using systematic approaches to understand key interactions within the formulation. Defining and understanding critical process parameters underlying critical quality attributes will be core to identifying leading designs and to developing scalable processes. The researcher will lead on preparing the identified lead vaccine loaded microneedle process for technology transfer to GMP production. They will also be involved in immunogenicity testing of these vaccine dosage forms in vivo in pre-clinical models. The ideal candidate: We are seeking a highly motivated researcher in the pharmaceutical sciences, with an ability to work to a high standard and as part of a team. The scientist must have demonstrated expertise in incorporating oil-in-water emulsions into microneedle patches. The scientist must have recent experience of working in Horizon Europe consortia and must have excellent communication, planning, team-working, practical, problem solving, record-keeping skills. The scientist must have a track record in publishing previous work in the microneedle patch field and previously demonstrated skills in an innovation environment. They must hold a primary and/or secondary degree in Pharmacy or related Pharmaceutical Science discipline.  They must have direct experience of working in vaccine formulation, specifically in development of solid dosage forms. 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: OptiVivax Vaccine Stabilisation Post Duration: 12 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. Anne Moore, School of Biochemistry and Cell Biology, Tel: + 353 (0) 21 4205424; Email: anne.moore@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 6th 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 : Anne Moore Contact Email : anne.moore@ucc.ie Job ID : 094753 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 3987.5 Apply for Job Return to Search