Research Fellow in Analytical Chemistry

Trinity College Dublin; Dublin; Presencial; EUR 47 000 - 51 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Trinity College Dublin in Ireland is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to join a project investigating skin allergy related to medical devices such as continuous glucose-monitoring sensors and insulin pumps. The team aims to identify allergenic chemicals by analyzing device components and by patch-testing patients to pinpoint clinically relevant allergens, guiding safer device design and patient care.

The appointment aligns with the IUA researcher salary scale PD1, at €47,273 to €51,176 per

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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Post Summary

Our research group is investigating skin allergy related to medical devices. Continuous glucose-monitoring devices and insulin pump systems have become an essential component of the management of diabetes, a chronic disease that affects over 500 million people worldwide. As the prevalence of diabetes increases, the use of these devices is also expanding. These devices are affixed to the patient’s skin using an adhesive patch. Allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) to components of glucose-monitoring sensors and insulin pumps is increasingly problematic as disease management becomes dependent on wearable technologies.

The objective of this project is to analyse the chemical composition of diabetic medical devices to understand what allergenic chemicals are present, focusing on emerging skin allergens. We expect to establish the identity and quantity of skin allergens present in devices currently used by patients. In line with best practice, we will take a dual approach and patch-test patients presenting with skin allergy to these devices to identify the clinically relevant allergens. This will allow us to counsel patients on the best strategy for avoiding skin allergy to their medical devices. Identification of skin allergens will also provide valuable information to the manufacturers of these devices to enable replacement of currently used chemicals with better, less toxic alternatives.

Salary

Appointment will be made on the IUA researcher salary scale for postdoctoral researcher PD1 at a point in line with Government Pay Policy (€47,273 to €51,176 per annum). Appointment will be made no higher than point 4.

Closing Date

12 noon (GMT) on 6th November 2026

Late applications will not be accepted.

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