Post-doc Research Fellow Lvl 1, UCD Biosystems & Food Eng, Temp

EURAXESS Ireland; Dublin; On-site; EUR 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

University College Dublin invites applications for a postdoctoral research position (First Stage Researcher, R1) in the field of Agricultural Engineering. The project, led by the Principal Investigator, focuses on digestate-based media for cultivation of microalgae and related biofuel feed ingredients.

The appointment is temporary/full-time with a fixed salary of €47,273 per annum and a closing date of 5 October 2026.

Job description

Organisation/Company University College Dublin Research Field Engineering » Agricultural engineering Engineering » Agricultural engineering Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Application Deadline 8 Oct 2026 - 09:11 (UTC) Country Ireland Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

EirAlgae is developing a breakthrough technology that transforms digesate or digestate-enriched medium into valuable feed and fuel ingredients via microalgae.

This is a postdoctoral research position that involves the execution of a defined research programme under the supervision of the Principal Investigator. The successful candidate will focus on cultivation of autotrophic or heterotrophic microalgae on digestate based medium or digestate enriched waste medium.

This is a research focused role, where you will conduct a specified programme of research supported by research training and development under the supervision and direction of a Principal Investigator.

The primary purpose of the role is to further develop your research skills and competences, including the processes of publication in peer-reviewed academic publications, the development of funding proposals, the mentorship of graduate students along with the opportunity to develop your skills in research led teaching.

Fixed Salary:€47,273 per annum

Closing date: 12:00 noon (local Irish time) on 5 October 2026

UCD do not require assistance from Recruitment Agencies. Any CV's submitted by Recruitment Agencies will be returned.

The PD1 position is intended for early stage researchers, either just after completion of a PhD or for someone entering a new area for the first time. If you have already completed your PD1 stage in UCD or will soon complete a PD1, or you are an external applicant whose total Postdoctoral experience, inclusive of the duration of the advertised post, would exceed 4 years, you should not apply and should refer to PD2 posts instead.