Research Support Officer, (Project Manager) APC Microbiome Ireland
12 Months, Specific Purpose, Whole-Time Post
Position Summary
Applications are invited for the role of Research Support Officer (Project Manager) within APC Microbiome Ireland.
APC Microbiome Ireland, established in 2003 with funding by Taighde Éireann (Research Ireland) and key industry partners, is a world-leading research centre in gut microbiota science. A collaboration between University College Cork (UCC) and Teagasc Moorepark, APC has driven major discoveries, published over 3,500 peer-reviewed articles, and engaged with over 20 industry partners. With a team of over 300 researchers, scientists, and postgraduate students, APC is at the forefront of microbiome research and innovation.
This position spans multiple interdisciplinary projects under the theme “Endo-Histo-Omics”, focusing on intestinal diseases, including inflammatory bowel disease, neoplastic diseases, Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications, and precision medicine. The research will be conducted across APC Microbiome Ireland, Cork University Hospital, Mercy University Hospital, and Tyndall National Institute.
UCC is an accredited research organisation and can establish hosting agreements for third-country (non-EEA) nationals conducting research at the university.
The Project Manager will be responsible for:
- Research & Lab Oversight – Managing research activities, laboratory operations, and team coordination.
- Project & Strategic Management – Overseeing project timelines, budgets, and deliverables.
- Sample Management – Managing the end-to-end process of sample collection, transport of patients to the laboratory, and coordination of sample processing to ensure high-quality research outcomes.
- Clinical Data Management & Governance – Overseeing the collection, processing, storage, and security of clinical data, ensuring compliance with GDPR and research ethics regulations.
- Stakeholder Engagement – Liaising with industry partners, clinical staff, and researchers across multiple sites and countries.
- Grant & Report Preparation – Supporting grant applications, research publications, and reporting.
Project Title: Human studies of intestinal disease
Post Duration: 12 Months, Whole-Time Post
Salary: €58,000 per annum, Personal Rate
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 Marietta Iacucci, Professor of Gastroenterology, Principal Investigator-APC Microbiome Ireland. Email: miacucci@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, 2nd of May 2025
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.
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