Post-doc Research Fellow Lvl 1, UCD Mechanical & Materials Eng

EURAXESS Ireland; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 47,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Centre of Micro/nano Manufacturing Technology (MNMT-Dublin) at University College Dublin (UCD) is seeking a First Stage Researcher (R1) for a government-funded project in high-precision manufacturing for optical and bio-medical applications. The role is research-focused, with training and development under the supervision of a Principal Investigator.

Salary range €47,273 - €53,925 per annum. Appointment will depend on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• PD1 position for early stage researchers, either just after completion of a PhD or entering a new area for the first time.

Responsibilities

• Conduct a specified programme of research under the supervision and direction of a Principal Investigator.

Skills

Research experience

Scientific communication

Education

PhD in a relevant field

Job description

Organisation/Company University College Dublin Research Field Engineering » Materials engineering Engineering » Mechanical engineering Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Application Deadline 15 Oct 2026 - 10:13 (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

The Centre of Micro/nano Manufacturing Technology ( www.mnmt-dublin.org ) has been established at the University College Dublin (UCD) to deliver high-impact, innovative science and engineering research since 2016. MNMT- Dublin has particular focus on instruments development and high precision manufacturing combined with optical and bio-medical technologies applied in optical image, visual optics, and bio-medical implants. The Centre brings together a multi-disciplinary team of over 20 PhD and Post-Doc researchers in manufacturing engineering, instrumentation and optics, in fundamental and translational research.

Project Description: High-precision manufacturing for optical and bio-medical applications is a government funded project primed to develop high-precision manufacturing technology for optical and bio-medical applications. The project scope covers ultra-precision machining, micro/nano fabrication and nanometric surface finishing.

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.

Salary Range:€47,273 - €53,925 per annum
Appointment on the above range will be dependent upon qualifications and experience.

Closing date:12:00 noon (local Irish time) on 15 October 2026
Applications must be submitted by the closing date and time specified. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time of 12:00 noon (Local Irish Time) on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system. UCD are unable to accept late applications.

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.