Are you a motivated postdoctoral candidate ready to take the next step in your professional journey? The Neuroendocrine Pharmacology lab (www.barretolab.org) is excited to offer support to a postdoctoral researcher applying for the Marie Sklodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme (MSCA-PF) at the University of Limerick (Deadline: September 10, 2025).

Our lab is dedicated to identifying early biomarkers of endocrine aging that may predict metabolic dysfunctions associated with neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s. The selected candidate will work on cutting-edge data analytics, integrating large-scale datasets from patients, animal models, and cell cultures to discover and validate novel biomarkers.

This project offers a unique interdisciplinary environment, combining bioinformatics, artificial intelligence, machine learning, deep learning, mathematical modeling, and systems biology with hands-on wet-lab experimental validation. Experience in clinical data analysis, statistical methodologies, and experimental techniques will be highly valued.

As part of our lab, you will collaborate with leading research groups across Ireland, Norway, the UK, Spain, Brazil, and Chile. You will have the chance to participate in network-led studies and even undertake a secondment in one of our partner institutions to contribute to shared research objectives.

Who can apply?

We welcome applications from exceptional researchers worldwide who hold a doctoral degree by the call deadline, with up to 8 years of full-time postdoctoral experience. Candidates should have a PhD in Neuroscience, Pharmacology, Bioinformatics, Data Science, Computational Biology, Biostatistics, or related fields, showcasing demonstrable research proficiency in the specified areas. Geographic mobility is a prerequisite; applicants must not have resided in Ireland for more than 12 months within the last 36 months as of the call deadline. 

How to apply?

We invite you to collaborate with us on this exciting proposal! If you’re interested, please send your CV and a one-page outline of your research idea to George.Barreto@ul.ie at your earliest convenience, and no later than May 30, 2025. 

We look forward to receiving your application, and if you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out!

For more information about our research, please visit our lab webpage: www.barretolab.org. 

Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to propel your research career forward and contribute to groundbreaking discoveries in neuroendocrinology and aging research at the University of Limerick!

Further Information 

Post doctoral research roles are considered advanced research training roles as part of the Researcher Career Framework. The purpose of this advanced research training role is to conduct a specified programme of research under the supervision of a Principal Investigator while continuing to develop skills and competencies with respect to the role and future career options.

Benefits at the University of Limerick

Employees of the University of Limerick receive a variety of benefits including:

• Supported professional development under the Researcher Development Programme and Staff Training Programmes.
• Membership of the Public Sector Single Public Service Pension Scheme.
• Membership of the Income Continuance Plan
• The opportunity to join the University’s Additional Life Cover
• Coverage in the UL Sick Leave Scheme (available under “S” on the HR A-Z)
• Flexible working practices such as the Shorter Working Year Scheme.
• Preferential rates for health insurance.
• Employee wellness is a priority and a number of initiatives take place each year for the benefit of UL employees, see more at Be Well at UL.
• Preferential rates for access to the UL Arena swimming pool and fitness centre.

Equal opportunities at the University of Limerick

The University of Limerick is an equal opportunities employer, is committed to selection on merit and to the developing and maintaining a positive working environment, in which all employees are treated with dignity & respect. In pursuit of this, it is the policy of the University to provide all employees with an environment, which is free from bullying, harassment or victimisation of any form.  You can read more about UL’s commitment to equality diversity and inclusion here.

Researcher Development

The University of Limerick Researcher Development Programme gives researchers an opportunity to develop and enhance the skills, knowledge and attributes necessary to complete their research and longer term career ambitions.