Research Assistant APC Microbiome Ireland

University College Cork • Cork, County Cork • Posted July 14, 2026

Position Overview

5 months, Fixed Term, Whole-Time Post The Research Assistant will work within the Walter Lab as part of the 'Microbe Restore' project, investigating the role of the gut microbiome in chronic diseases. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the wet-lab tasks for this research, working alongside a multidisciplinary team of researchers. The focus of the research activities lies primarily in microbiology and immunology. Please note that Garda vetting and/or an international police clearance check may form part of the selection process. Project Title Microbe Restore Post Duration: 5 months, whole-time post For an information package including full details of the post, selection criteria and application process see The University, at its discretion, may undertake to make an additional appointment(s) from this competition following the conclusion of the process. Informal enquiries can be made in confidence to Victoria McMahon, Project Coordinator, APC Microbiome Ireland E...