POSTDOCTORAL POSITION AVAILABLE
A 30 month Post-Doctoral or Senior Post-Doctoral Researcher position is available in the group of Prof. Marcel Jansen, School of BEES at University College Cork.
The researcher will contribute to the Just Transition project: Demonstrating high value commercial bio-products at a circular IMTA site (CIRC_IMTA_DEMO), a commercially focused, interdisciplinary bioeconomy project centred on a peatland-based integrated multitrophic fish farm in county Offaly in the Irish Midlands.
The position focuses on duckweed cultivation and stakeholder engagement. Internationally, there has been strong interest in the development of Lemnaceae (Duckweed sp.) biomass as a source of plant protein, and as a replacement of soybean in feeds. Rapid growth, high protein content and a desirable amino acid profile are amongst the key features that make duckweed species promising candidates as a native protein source for Ireland.
Key tasks of the Postdoctoral/Senior Postdoctoral Researcher are to optimise outdoor duckweed cultivation on wastewater produced by aquaculture activities, and to develop a vibrant programme of training and engagement activities for stakeholders. Excellent networking and communication skills are essential.
- Focus is on candidates with a strong interest in translational research.
- Due to the remote location of the UCC laboratory at Mt Lucas (Co. Offaly), a full driving licence issued in Ireland, UK, EU or a recognised state is essential, and so is own transport.
- Due to the remote location of the UCC laboratory at Mt Lucas (Co. Offaly), the successful candidate will be highly independent, creative and self-motivated, have good technical skills and be willing to contribute to all ongoing work at the farm.
- Experience in interdisciplinary research and/or engagement with European stakeholders and/or policymakers is desirable.
For further details see: http://ore.ucc.ie/ (Vacancy 084171)
Deadline for applications: 12 noon (Irish Local Time) on Friday 15th of August 2025.
