Research Assistant APC Microbiome Ireland
The Kittel-Schneider Lab at APC Microbiome Ireland, University College Cork, is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Research Assistant for a 3-year, full-time contract. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a world-leading research centre at the forefront of microbiome science, working under the direction of Professor Sarah Kittel-Schneider, Chair of Psychiatry at UCC and a leading expert in neurodevelopmental and affective disorders.
About the Kittel-Schneider Lab and APC Microbiome Ireland
APC Microbiome Ireland is a global leader in gut microbiome research, with over 300 researchers and a vibrant, interdisciplinary environment. The Kittel-Schneider Lab focuses on the biological mechanisms underlying neurodevelopmental and mood disorders, with a particular emphasis on the gut-brain axis, dietary interventions, and the cellular effects of the microbiome. Our research integrates clinical studies, advanced microbiology, and cellular models to uncover new insights into mental health and disease.
UCC is an accredited research organisation and as such can form hosting agreements with third country nationals (and non-EEA nationals) for the purpose of conducting research in the University.
Project Title: ADAPT Study- Improving ADHD core symptoms and individual quality of life with Dietary APproaches Through Microbiota-Gut-Brain Signalling
Post Duration: 36 Months, Whole-Time Post
Application Instructions
For an information package including further details of the post see https://ore.ucc.ie/
Informal enquiries can be made in confidence to Sarah Kittel-Schneider, Prof, Department of Psychiatry and Neurobehavioural Science, Tel: + 353 (0) 21 4901224 Email: skittelschneider@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.