Postdoctoral Position in Biochemistry (University College Cork)

Institution: University College Cork (Schools of Biochemistry & Cell Biology and Pharmacy) Position Type: Specific Purpose, Full-Time, 18 Months Salary: €46,306 – €52,863 (IUA PD1 Salary Scale) Closing Date: 10th December 2025, 12:00 Noon (Irish time) Interviews: Online, week following closing date Project Overview Horizon-Europe-funded OptiViVax consortium. Focus: Developing microneedle skin patches for next-generation P. vivax malaria vaccines. Work includes formulation of liposomes, nano-emulsions, lipid nanoparticles, pre-clinical immunogenicity testing, and preparation for GMP technology transfer. Emphasis on vaccine stability, scalability, and needle-free delivery. Candidate Requirements PhD in Pharmacy or Pharmaceutical Sciences. Expertise in lipid-based emulsions, nanoparticles, or biologics. Experience in vaccine or biologic formulation, ideally solid dosage forms. Strong practical, problem-solving, record-keeping, and teamwork skills. Publication record in relevant fields. Experience in a commercial or translational environment is desirable. Responsibilities Design, test, evaluate, and record vaccine formulation methods. Identify critical process parameters and develop scalable vaccine processes. Conduct pre-clinical immunogenicity studies. Collaborate within a multidisciplinary international team of clinicians, immunologists, and parasitologists. Application Process Apply online via: UCC vacancy portal Include: CV, cover letter, and relevant documents per portal instructions. Informal enquiries: Prof. Anne Moore – anne.moore@ucc.ie, +353 (0)21 4205424 Additional Notes UCC emphasizes diversity, equity, and inclusion. Appointment dependent on university approval and higher education employment framework. Late applications will not be considered. If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Academicoxy

Institution: University College Cork (Schools of Biochemistry & Cell Biology and Pharmacy)
Position Type: Specific Purpose, Full-Time, 18 Months
Salary: €46,306 – €52,863 (IUA PD1 Salary Scale)
Closing Date: 10th December 2025, 12:00 Noon (Irish time)
Interviews: Online, week following closing date

Project Overview

Horizon-Europe-funded OptiViVax consortium.
Focus: Developing microneedle skin patches for next-generation P. vivax malaria vaccines.
Work includes formulation of liposomes, nano-emulsions, lipid nanoparticles, pre-clinical immunogenicity testing, and preparation for GMP technology transfer.
Emphasis on vaccine stability, scalability, and needle-free delivery.

Candidate Requirements

PhD in Pharmacy or Pharmaceutical Sciences.
Expertise in lipid-based emulsions, nanoparticles, or biologics.
Experience in vaccine or biologic formulation, ideally solid dosage forms.
Strong practical, problem-solving, record-keeping, and teamwork skills.
Publication record in relevant fields.
Experience in a commercial or translational environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

Design, test, evaluate, and record vaccine formulation methods.
Identify critical process parameters and develop scalable vaccine processes.
Conduct pre-clinical immunogenicity studies.
Collaborate within a multidisciplinary international team of clinicians, immunologists, and parasitologists.

Application Process

Apply online via: UCC vacancy portal
Include: CV, cover letter, and relevant documents per portal instructions.
Informal enquiries: Prof. Anne Moore – anne.moore@ucc.ie, +353 (0)21 4205424

Additional Notes

UCC emphasizes diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Appointment dependent on university approval and higher education employment framework.
Late applications will not be considered.

If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Academicoxy

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