진학프로석·박사 채용 접수 플랫폼

20 Months, Fixed Term Full-Time Post

Position Summary

Applications are sought from PhD graduates with experience in synthetic organic chemistry to undertake an exciting research project in the development of novel synthetic methodology to access conformationally constrained spiro products in collaboration with Pfizer. The successful candidate will join an active research team in UCC with experience in enantioselective catalysis especially in relation to transformations of diazocarbonyl compounds, and a strong track record in successful collaboration with the pharmaceutical sector. The successful candidate will gain valuable insight into development of novel synthetic methodology of relevance to drug discovery programmes.

This strategically important collaborative project will be undertaken in University College Cork in partnership with Pfizer Discovery Scientists in Groton and La Jolla, US and chemists at the Pfizer Ringaskiddy site in Cork, and SSPC, the Research Ireland Centre for Pharmaceuticals.

Achievement of the expected progression within Post Doc and Senior Post Doc is transferable between the Irish HEI’s. This can be reflected in the starting pay of a PD researcher. Similarly, as the PD scheme is an intergenerational training scheme completion of PD1 or PD 2 levels in one HEI will normally render that researcher ineligible for appointment at a similar level in another Irish HEIResearcher Career Development Framework | Irish Universities Association

Project Title: Improved Synthesis of Spiro[2.5]octane Esters

Post Duration: 20 Months, Full-Time Post

Salary: €46,306 - €52,863 p.a. (IUA PD1 Salary Scale)

For an information package including further details of the post see https://ore.ucc.ie/

Informal enquiries can be made in confidence to Professor Anita Maguire, Head of School of Chemistry, Director Future Pharmaceuticals, Director ABCRF Email: a.maguire@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, January 30th, 2026.

Interviews will be held online the week after the closing date for application.

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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