Postdoc Research Fellow Level 1, UCD Temp 12 months

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

Job summary

University College Dublin invites applications for a temporary Post-doctoral Research Fellow Level 1 in the School of Biosystems and Food Engineering. The project uses artificial intelligence to enhance a plastic pretreatment framework that integrates sensing technologies, process modelling and optimisation for microbial fermentation.

The role is research‑focused, with a fixed salary of €47,273 per annum. Closing date is 16 October 2026 at 12:00 noon local Irish time.

Qualifications

• Post-doctoral Research Fellow Level 1 role within UCD School of Biosystems and Food Engineering.
• AI-driven focus including sensing, modelling and optimisation for plastic pretreatment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct a defined programme of research under supervision of a Principal Investigator.

Job description

Organisation/Company University College Dublin Research Field Engineering Biomedical engineering Engineering Agricultural engineering Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Application Deadline 15 Oct 2026 - 02:17 (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 Post-doctoral Research Fellow Level 1 within UCD School of Biosystems and Food Engineering.
This project aims to leverage the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the efficiency of a plastic pretreatment framework that integrates advanced sensing technologies, process modelling, and optimisation strategies, thereby rendering plastic waste more suitable for microbial fermentation.

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.
Fixed Salary:€47,273 per annum.

Closing date: 12:00 noon (local Irish time) on 16/10/2026.
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.