Associate Professor B in Bioinformatics for Human Health

University of Limerick is a research-led, energetic and enterprising institution with a proud record of innovation and excellence in education and scholarships. We value creativity, curiosity and excellence in our inclusive community which is committed to social good. Our motto Eagna chun Gnímh translates as Wisdom for Action reflecting our mission to contribute to the discovery of new knowledge for a better world.

Job Synopsis

We are seeking an outstanding bioinformatician to join the Department of Biological Sciences, contributing to innovative teaching, high impact research, and academic leadership in bioinformatics, computational biology, and data driven life sciences. The role includes designing and delivering undergraduate and postgraduate modules, supervising research students, and developing a research portfolio that attracts competitive funding and fosters internal and external collaboration.

The Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Limerick (UL) is a leading European centre for food and biological research and education. It hosts state of the art biomolecular, cellular and bioanalytical facilities supported by university investment and major national and international grants.

The Department includes 29 academics, 10 technical staff, three administrators, over 40 PhD students and 16 postdoctoral scientists working across diverse disciplines such as cell biology, protein chemistry, cancer, neurobiology, immunity, environmental biology, reproductive biology, equine science, food science and microbiology. Over the past two years, the Department has secured over €8¿million in competitive funding from Horizon Europe, Research Ireland, DTIF, DAFM, IRC, Enterprise Ireland, HRB, industry and others, accompanied by high impact publications, patents and disclosures. The Department offers multiple undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, including the new Immersive Bioscience and Biotherapeutics (iBio) degree, and holds a Bronze Athena Swan award. Applications are invited for Associate Professor B in Bioinformatics for Human Health.

Informal enquiries regarding the post may be directed to:

Professor Sean Fair

Head

Department of Biological Sciences

University of Limerick

Email: sean.fair@ul.ie

The closing date for receipt of applications is Tuesday, 5^th May 2026.

Applications must be completed online before 12 noon, Irish Standard Time on the closing date.

Please note your application must include: 

A letter of introduction and a current CV indicating how you meet the criteria outlined in the Job description.

A completed online application form.

Please email erecruitment@ul.ie if you experience any difficulties.

Applications are welcome from suitably qualified candidates.

Further information for applicants and application material is available online by clicking on the apply button above.

Many thanks for your interest in this role.

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