Postdoc Fellow Lv 1, Mechanical and Materials, Temp18months

EURAXESS Ireland; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

University College Dublin is inviting applications for a temporary Postdoctoral Research Fellow Level 1 in the UCD School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering. The role focuses on advancing the NanoMind-GenAI project, developing AI-driven formulation and manufacturing software for lipid nanoparticles.

The successful candidate will conduct a defined programme of research with supervision, contributing to publications and project outputs. Salary range €47,273–€49,890 per annum.

Qualifications

• Postdoctoral Research Fellow Level 1 position within UCD School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering.
• Early stage researchers (PD1) eligibility: after PhD or entering a new area for the first time.

Responsibilities

• This is a research-focused role conducted under supervision and direction of a Principal Investigator.

Job description

Organisation/Company University College Dublin Research Field Engineering » Materials engineering Engineering » Mechanical engineering Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Application Deadline 19 Oct 2026 - 01:31 (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

Applications are invited for a temporary post of a Postdoctoral Research Fellow Level 1 within UCD School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering.

NanoMind-GenAI is an ARC-ICT funded project on the development of a AI driven formulation and manufacturing software platform for lipid nanoparticles with the applications towards RNA therapeutics. NanoMind-GenAI will deliver an AI-driven decision-support platform that closes this gap. Combining agent-supported literature retrieval and interpretation with machine learning validated on over 3,000 LNP formulations, the platform will generate explainable, evidence-based formulation recommendations, supporting faster and more knowledge-grounded candidate prioritisation with traceable reasoning. Expected outputs include a tested software workflow, evidence-based candidate prioritisation methods, research publications and contributions to the project's commercial development.

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 - €49,890 per annum.
Appointment on the above range will be dependent upon qualifications and experience.

Closing date: 12:00 noon (local Irish time) on 19/10/2026.

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.