Posted 24 June, 2026
Postdoctoral Researcher in Industrial Biotechnology/Biobased Materials Engineering
Dublin City University
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Full Time
Reference: 2008666913
Postdoctoral Researcher in Industrial Biotechnology/Biobased Materials Engineering
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the following position #003412 Postdoctoral Researcher in Industrial Biotechnology/Biobased Materials Engineering ,18 Month Fixed Term Contract
Role Profile
Dublin City University is seeking to appoint an outstanding Postdoctoral Researcher to join the BIOFABRICATE project: Integrated Bio-based Innovations for Sustainable Manufacturing, Construction, and Pharmaceutical Applications from Irish Forest Biomass.
BIOFABRICATE is a large multi-institutional research project funded under the Irish Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) Research Programme. The project brings together leading researchers and industry partners across the forestry, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, and construction sectors to develop innovative bio-based technologies and materials derived from Irish forest biomass.
The DCU team leads project work focusing on the engineering of microbial and fungal systems for the production of high-value bio-based compounds, coatings, and functional biomaterials from forestry side-streams and wood residues.
The Postdoctoral Researcher will play a central role in the development, optimisation, and scale-up of microbial bioprocesses and bio-based coating systems for engineered wood products and related sustainable material applications.
The successful candidate will support the design, coordination, and delivery of experimental and translational research activities associated with microbial biomanufacturing, enzyme production, fungal biomaterials, and sustainable coating technologies.
The role will involve laboratory-based biotechnology research, microbial cultivation and fermentation, biomaterial formulation, analytical characterisation, collaboration with project partners and industry stakeholders, and preparation of scientific and technical outputs.
This position is ideally suited to a researcher with strong expertise in industrial biotechnology, microbial engineering, bioprocessing, biomaterials, or related disciplines who is interested in contributing to a highly interdisciplinary project with strong sustainability and commercialisation potential. The location for this position will be in DCU Glasnevin Campus, Dublin, Ireland. The role may involve occasional national and international travel associated with project meetings, workshops, conferences, and industry engagement.
Please see the attached job description which includes details on the responsibilities associated with the role and the qualifications and experience required.
Salary Scale:
IUA Postdoctoral Researcher Salary Scale (Point 1) €47,273
Appointment will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and in line with current Government pay policy.
Closing Date: Sunday, 12th July 2026
For more information on DCU and benefits, please visit Why work at DCU?
Informal Enquiries in relation to this role should be directed to:
Dr Jenny Lawler, Assistant Professor, School of Biotechnology, Faculty of Science and Health, Dublin City University.
Email: [email protected]
Please do not send applications to this email address, instead apply as described below.
Application Procedure:
Please submit your application through the online system. In order to be considered for the role to which you are applying for, you must upload:
1) Curriculum Vitae
2) Cover Letter
3) Completed application form (blank forms can be downloaded from the bottom of the Vacancy).
Please note, if all items are not uploaded, the application will be deemed incomplete, and will not be processed.
Dublin City University is an equal opportunities employer.
In line with the Employment Equality Acts 1998 - 2015, the University is committed to equality of treatment for all those who engage with its recruitment, selection and appointment processes. We will provide support and accommodations to ensure all candidates, including those with disabilities, can fully participate in the process.
The University's Athena Swan Silver Award signifies the University's commitment to promoting gender equality and addressing any gender pay gaps. Information on a range of university policies aimed at creating a supportive and flexible work environment are available in the DCU Policy Starter Packs #LI-Hybrid
Contact Email : [email protected]
Contact No : +00353 1 700 5149
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the following position #003412 Postdoctoral Researcher in Industrial Biotechnology/Biobased Materials Engineering ,18 Month Fixed Term Contract
Role Profile
Dublin City University is seeking to appoint an outstanding Postdoctoral Researcher to join the BIOFABRICATE project: Integrated Bio-based Innovations for Sustainable Manufacturing, Construction, and Pharmaceutical Applications from Irish Forest Biomass.
BIOFABRICATE is a large multi-institutional research project funded under the Irish Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) Research Programme. The project brings together leading researchers and industry partners across the forestry, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, and construction sectors to develop innovative bio-based technologies and materials derived from Irish forest biomass.
The DCU team leads project work focusing on the engineering of microbial and fungal systems for the production of high-value bio-based compounds, coatings, and functional biomaterials from forestry side-streams and wood residues.
The Postdoctoral Researcher will play a central role in the development, optimisation, and scale-up of microbial bioprocesses and bio-based coating systems for engineered wood products and related sustainable material applications.
The successful candidate will support the design, coordination, and delivery of experimental and translational research activities associated with microbial biomanufacturing, enzyme production, fungal biomaterials, and sustainable coating technologies.
The role will involve laboratory-based biotechnology research, microbial cultivation and fermentation, biomaterial formulation, analytical characterisation, collaboration with project partners and industry stakeholders, and preparation of scientific and technical outputs.
This position is ideally suited to a researcher with strong expertise in industrial biotechnology, microbial engineering, bioprocessing, biomaterials, or related disciplines who is interested in contributing to a highly interdisciplinary project with strong sustainability and commercialisation potential. The location for this position will be in DCU Glasnevin Campus, Dublin, Ireland. The role may involve occasional national and international travel associated with project meetings, workshops, conferences, and industry engagement.
Please see the attached job description which includes details on the responsibilities associated with the role and the qualifications and experience required.
Salary Scale:
IUA Postdoctoral Researcher Salary Scale (Point 1) €47,273
Appointment will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and in line with current Government pay policy.
Closing Date: Sunday, 12th July 2026
For more information on DCU and benefits, please visit Why work at DCU?
Informal Enquiries in relation to this role should be directed to:
Dr Jenny Lawler, Assistant Professor, School of Biotechnology, Faculty of Science and Health, Dublin City University.
Email: [email protected]
Please do not send applications to this email address, instead apply as described below.
Application Procedure:
Please submit your application through the online system. In order to be considered for the role to which you are applying for, you must upload:
1) Curriculum Vitae
2) Cover Letter
3) Completed application form (blank forms can be downloaded from the bottom of the Vacancy).
Please note, if all items are not uploaded, the application will be deemed incomplete, and will not be processed.
Dublin City University is an equal opportunities employer.
In line with the Employment Equality Acts 1998 - 2015, the University is committed to equality of treatment for all those who engage with its recruitment, selection and appointment processes. We will provide support and accommodations to ensure all candidates, including those with disabilities, can fully participate in the process.
The University's Athena Swan Silver Award signifies the University's commitment to promoting gender equality and addressing any gender pay gaps. Information on a range of university policies aimed at creating a supportive and flexible work environment are available in the DCU Policy Starter Packs #LI-Hybrid
Contact Email : [email protected]
Contact No : +00353 1 700 5149
