Professor (Scale 2) in Biochemistry

Permanent whole-time post

UCC wishes to appoint an experienced academic leader with an international research profile to the role of Professor (scale 2) in the School of Biochemistry and Cell Biology. The post holder will provide academic leadership in Biochemistry research and education, fostering collaborations across disciplines. The successful candidate will report to the Heads of School of Biochemistry and Cell Biology. The successful candidate will have an outstanding record of scholarly achievement and research leadership and will lead the growth and development of collaborative research programmes within the School of Biochemistry and Cell Biology.

This post is aligned to UCC Futures - Future Pharmaceuticals, a multidisciplinary team of leading academics, scientists and engineers at UCC, working across disciplines to advance knowledge which underpins discovery, development, and translational implementation of next-generation biopharmaceuticals, integrating fundamental biochemistry with therapeutic insights to accelerate the translation of molecular discoveries into innovative therapies and precision medicines

Please note that Garda vetting and/or an international police clearance check may form part of the selection process.

For an information package including full details of the post, selection criteria and application process please click on the apply button above.  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 Professor Justin McCarthy, Head of School of Biochemistry and Cell Biology, email: jv.mccarthy@ucc.ie

Further information on the School of Biochemistry and Cell Biology can be found on the School website

Appointment may be made on the Professor (Scale 2) Salary Scale: €123,150 - €144,633 (Scale B) / €116,992 - €137,402 (Scale A).

Salary placement on appointment will be in accordance with public sector pay policy.

We encourage you to reach out to us directly should you require assistance or reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process.

Please note interviews will be conducted either online via Microsoft Teams or in person in the first instance. Candidates may also be required to attend interviews in person if an interview takes place online. Candidates will be notified as appropriate.

Applications must be submitted online via the University College Cork vacancy portal. Queries relating to the online application process should be referred to recruitment@ucc.ie, quoting the job-title.

Candidates should apply, in confidence, before 12 noon (Irish Local Time) on Tuesday, 14^th July 2026

No late applications will be accepted.

University College Cork is an Equal Opportunities Employer

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.

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