UCD Post-doctoral Research Fellow Level 1, School of Chemistry

EURAXESS Ireland; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 40,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

University College Dublin's CBNI research group is seeking a highly motivated Post-Doctoral Researcher with a strong background in molecular microbiology. The role focuses on understanding the interactions between nanostructures and living systems within the Bio-PADT project, funded by Research Ireland.

You will join a cross-disciplinary team led by senior investigators and contribute to cutting-edge bio-nano science. Appointment is temporary and dependent on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Post-Doctoral candidate with a strong background in molecular microbiology and nanostructures.
• Experience in conducting interdisciplinary bio-nano research.
• Ability to design and execute experiments and analyze complex data.

Responsibilities

• Carry out研究 on interactions between nanostructures and living systems.
• Lead and contribute to the Bio-PADT project activities at CBNI/UCD.
• Publish findings in peer-reviewed journals and present at meetings.

Skills

Molecular microbiology

Post-Doctoral research

Nano-bio interactions

Education

PhD in relevant field

Job description

Organisation/Company University College Dublin Research Field Chemistry » Applied chemistry Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Application Deadline 11 Nov 2026 - 12:28 (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

CBNI led by Prof. Kenneth Dawson and Prof. Yan Yan is a highly cross disciplinary internationally recognized Research Grouping dedicated to advancing the knowledge and application of novel synthetic and cell derived nanoscale structures that interact with living systems. Since its foundation, CBNI has pioneered new techniques and approaches in the bio-nano arena and advanced their applications to the field of nanostructures. CBNI is seeking a highly motivated Post-Doctoral Researcher with research background in molecular microbiology to join a dynamic team dedicated to obtaining a complete understanding of the interactions between nanostructures and living systems. The project Bio-inspired particle architecture delivery technologies (Bio-PADT) is a Research Ireland (previously Science Foundation Ireland) funded grant.

Appointment on the above range will be dependent upon qualifications and experience.

Closing date: 12:00 noon (local Irish time) on 11-Nov-2026