Post-doctoral Research Fellow Level 1, UCD,18 months

University College Dublin; Ireland; On-site; EUR 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research institution in Ireland is seeking a Post-doctoral Research Fellow Level 1 to advance nanopore technologies for biomedical diagnostics. The successful candidate will work on developing cost-effective manufacturing processes and collaborate with industry partners. A PhD is required, and the role is full-time with a salary range of €46,305 - €52,863 annually. Applications must be submitted before the closing date of 12th Dec 2025.

Qualifications

• Position intended for early stage researchers post-PhD.
• Experience in solid-state nanopore technologies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop solid-state nanopore technologies for biomedical diagnostics.
• Research and commercialize manufacturing processes for nanopore chips.
• Partner with companies for project development.

Skills

Research skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Administrative skills

Education

PhD

Job description

Organisation/Company University College Dublin Research Field Engineering » Mechanical engineering Engineering » Materials engineering Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Country Ireland Application Deadline 11 Dec 2025 - 11:54 (UTC) 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

Applications are invited for a temporary post of a Post-doctoral Research Fellow Level 1 within UCD School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering.
The project FAST Pore is funded by Enterprise Ireland via a nearly one million euro Commercialization Fund. FAST Pore brings together an interdisciplinary team to develop solid-state nanopore technologies for biomedical diagnostics and some innovative engineering applications. The project aims to research and commercialize cost-effective manufacturing process for single nanopore and large-scale nanopore array chips, develop nanopore-based detection systems, and validate the technology in selected industrial applications. The project will partner with some connected companies. By the end of the project, a spinout company is expected to be established to commercialize the project outcomes.
PD1 Salary: €46,305 - €52,863 per annum.
Appointment on the above range will be dependent upon qualifications and experience.

Closing date: 12:00 noon (local Irish time) on 12th Dec 2025.
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.

Research, Communication, Organisational and Administrative skills