Posted 05 July, 2026
UCD Post-doctoral Research Fellow Level 1, UCD School of Medicine/Systems Biology Ireland, Temporary Up to 20 months
University College Dublin
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Temporary
Reference: 1644353901
UCD Post-doctoral Research Fellow Level 1, UCD School of Medicine/Systems Biology Ireland, Temporary Up to 20 months
Applications are invited for a temporary post of a UCD Post-doctoral Research Fellow Level 1 within UCD School of Medicine/Systems Biology Ireland.
University College Dublin (UCD) is seeking applications for a computational Postdoctoral Research Fellow with expertise in bioinformatics and/or computational network modelling to join the BATMAN project, a European transnational study investigating BOB1 as a therapeutic target and biomarker in Sjögren's disease and B-cell lymphoma.
Sjögren's disease (SjD) is a chronic autoimmune condition affecting up to 3% of the population, predominantly women, many of whom face a risk of developing non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL) that is 10 to 15 times higher than in the general population, a life-threatening complication for which no targeted treatment currently exists. BATMAN (BOB1 as a therApeutic Target and bioMarker of AutoimmuNity to lymphoma progression) brings together seven European research teams to conduct the first coordinated transnational study of the transcriptional co-activator BOB1 as a key driver of the progression from autoimmune inflammation to B-cell lymphoma, combining immunology, rheumatology, structural biology, molecular imaging, and computational science. Selective inhibitors and conditional genetic models will be used to investigate BOB1 function across the disease spectrum, and integrate multi-omics, structural, and imaging data to discover new diagnostic biomarkers and therapeutic targets. The goal is to change outcomes for SjD patients by enabling earlier detection of lymphoma risk and developing new personalised treatment strategies.
The successful applicant will perform bioinformatic and computational analysis of multi-omics data, including bulk RNA-seq, single-cell RNA-seq, ChIP-seq, ATAC-seq, total proteomics, and phosphoproteomics. A strong background in immunology, along with experience in bioinformatics, network biology, and machine learning, is required, as is proficiency in coding (R and Python). An understanding of cancer signalling and the tumor immune microenvironment is advantageous. The Fellow should be self-motivated and comfortable collaborating with immunologists, rheumatologists, structural biologists, and molecular imaging scientists across multiple European institutions.
Salary Range: €47,273 - €47,879 Per Annum
Appointment on the above range will be dependent upon qualifications and experience.
Closing date: 12:00 noon (local Irish time) on 17 July 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.
Applications are invited for a temporary post of a UCD Post-doctoral Research Fellow Level 1 within UCD School of Medicine/Systems Biology Ireland.
University College Dublin (UCD) is seeking applications for a computational Postdoctoral Research Fellow with expertise in bioinformatics and/or computational network modelling to join the BATMAN project, a European transnational study investigating BOB1 as a therapeutic target and biomarker in Sjögren's disease and B-cell lymphoma.
Sjögren's disease (SjD) is a chronic autoimmune condition affecting up to 3% of the population, predominantly women, many of whom face a risk of developing non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL) that is 10 to 15 times higher than in the general population, a life-threatening complication for which no targeted treatment currently exists. BATMAN (BOB1 as a therApeutic Target and bioMarker of AutoimmuNity to lymphoma progression) brings together seven European research teams to conduct the first coordinated transnational study of the transcriptional co-activator BOB1 as a key driver of the progression from autoimmune inflammation to B-cell lymphoma, combining immunology, rheumatology, structural biology, molecular imaging, and computational science. Selective inhibitors and conditional genetic models will be used to investigate BOB1 function across the disease spectrum, and integrate multi-omics, structural, and imaging data to discover new diagnostic biomarkers and therapeutic targets. The goal is to change outcomes for SjD patients by enabling earlier detection of lymphoma risk and developing new personalised treatment strategies.
The successful applicant will perform bioinformatic and computational analysis of multi-omics data, including bulk RNA-seq, single-cell RNA-seq, ChIP-seq, ATAC-seq, total proteomics, and phosphoproteomics. A strong background in immunology, along with experience in bioinformatics, network biology, and machine learning, is required, as is proficiency in coding (R and Python). An understanding of cancer signalling and the tumor immune microenvironment is advantageous. The Fellow should be self-motivated and comfortable collaborating with immunologists, rheumatologists, structural biologists, and molecular imaging scientists across multiple European institutions.
Salary Range: €47,273 - €47,879 Per Annum
Appointment on the above range will be dependent upon qualifications and experience.
Closing date: 12:00 noon (local Irish time) on 17 July 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.
