UCD Postdoc Lvl 1, Biomolecular & Biomed Sci, Temp 24 months

EURAXESS Ireland; Dublin; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

University College Dublin (Conway Institute, UCD School of Biomolecular & Biomedical Science) invites applications for a temporary, full-time Post-Doctoral Research Fellow. The project investigates translational disruptions in mouse models of epilepsy, using pharmacological and transgenic strategies to understand epileptogenesis and seizures.

The successful candidate will explore novel epitranscriptomic modifications in epilepsy and contribute to high-impact publications.

Qualifications

• PhD in neuroscience or related field required.
• Experience in molecular neuroscience, genomics or epigenetics desired.
• In vivo work with small animals (rodents) for disease models beneficial.
• Strong research track record including publications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct translational epilepsy research using pharmacological and transgenic approaches.
• Work with in vivo mouse models to study epileptogenesis and seizures.
• Profile novel epitranscriptomic modifications in epilepsy and related analyses.

Skills

Research skills

Experiment analysis

Bioinformatics

In vivo experience

Small animal models

Education

PhD in neuroscience

Job description

Organisation/Company University College Dublin Research Field Neurosciences » Other Neurosciences » Other Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Application Deadline 23 Oct 2026 - 09:15 (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 UCD Post-doctoral Research Fellow Level 1 within UCD School of Biomolecular & Biomedical Science.

Applications are invited for a temporary, full-time position of Post-Doctoral Researcher in the UCD School of Biomolecular and Biomedical Science, based in the Conway Institute. The lab is also linked with the FutureNeuro Research Centre ( https://www.futureneurocentre.ie/ ). The successful applicant will work on a two-year research project exploring translational disruptions in mouse models of epilepsy. The postdoctoral researcher will use a combination of pharmacological and transgenic approaches, in vivo mouse models of epilepsy and molecular-based analyses to determine how altered translation contributes to epileptogenesis and seizure disorders. There will also be the opportunity for the researcher to explore and profile novel epitranscriptomic modifications in epilepsy.

Closing date: 12:00 noon (local Irish time) on 23 October 2026.

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 CVs 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.

Communication and interpersonal skills, Neuroscience, Pharmacology, Genetics, Molecular neuroscience, Genomics, Epigenetics, In vivo experience working with small animal models, rodents of human disease, Strong research skills, Analyse experiments

Additional Information

Eligibility criteria

Mandatory:

• *PhD in neuroscience, pharmacology, genetics or related.
• *Relevant experience in molecular neuroscience, genomics, epigenetics, pharmacology or similar.
• *In vivo experience working with small animal models (rodents) of human disease (desirable: epilepsy or other neurological disease models, stereotaxic surgery).
• *A demonstrated commitment to research and publications.
• *An understanding of the operational requirements for a successful research project.
• *Evidence of research activity (publications, conference presentations, awards) and future scholarly output (working papers, research proposals, and ability to outline a research project.
• *Excellent Communication Skills (Oral, Written, Presentation etc).
• *Excellent Organisational and Administrative skills including a proven ability to work to deadlines.
• *Candidates must demonstrate an awareness of equality, diversity and inclusion agenda.

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.

• *Strong research skills, including ability to design, execute and analyse experiments.
• *Bioinformatic skills are desirable but not essential.
• *Experience in setting own research agenda.