Post-Doctoral Researcher School of Food and Nutritional Sciences/Cork Centre for Vitamin D and Nutrition Research

Further Vacancy Details Post-Doctoral Researcher School of Food and Nutritional Sciences/Cork Centre for Vitamin D and Nutrition Research 45 Months, Fixed Term Full-Time Post Position Summary This position is for a Post-Doctoral Researcher in Human Nutrition, with experience in prospective studies among volunteers. The candidate will work in the Nutrition and Health Platform as part of the Co-Centre for Sustainable Food Systems and will be based full-time at University College Cork, Ireland. The Co-Centre for Sustainable Food Systems is a collaboration between Irish, Northern Irish and UK Institutions who are working on a research programme to rapidly develop innovative and transformative solutions to transition the food system and position Ireland and the UK as a research and innovation global leader for positive and sustainable change in the transition to climate-neutrality by 2050. This role will be at the Cork Centre for Vitamin D and Nutrition Research at the School of Food and Nutritional Sciences, University College Cork.  Working with Professor Mairead Kiely, joint lead of the Co-Centre’s Nutrition and Health Platform, this role is to spearhead the development and implementation of household-based studies on diet, nutrition, sustainability and health, in collaboration with our Nutrition and Health teams at Ulster University, Queens University Belfast, University College Dublin, Leeds and Sheffield Universities. We welcome applications from highly motivated and enthusiastic candidates for a Post-Doctoral Researcher in Human Nutrition, with considerable experience of conducting research among volunteers, as well as expertise in dietary assessment and analysis, database construction and analysis. The ideal candidate will have/be: •                    A PhD qualification in Human Nutrition. •                    Considerable experience in conducting nutrition studies among human participants. •                    Expertise in dietary assessment, food data, analysis and construction. •                    Good communication, organisation and interpersonal skills. •                    A highly skilled and adaptable individual with a proven ability to report to stakeholders in a timely and professional manner. 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: Co-Centre for Sustainable Food Systems Post Duration: 45 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 Mairead Kiely, School of Food and Nutritional Sciences, Tel: + 353 (0) 21 490 1317, Email: m.kiely@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 27th February 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 : Mairead Kiely Contact Email : m.kiely@ucc.ie Job ID : 094273 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 3994.8 Apply for Job Return to Search