Posted 29 July, 2026
UCD Post-doctoral Research Fellow Level 1, UCD School of Public Health, Physiotherapy & Sports Science, Temporary 12-months
University College Dublin
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Temporary
Reference: 873065139
UCD Post-doctoral Research Fellow Level 1, UCD School of Public Health, Physiotherapy & Sports Science, Temporary 12-months
Applications are invited for a temporary post of a UCD Post-doctoral Research Fellow Level 1 within UCD School of Public Health, Physiotherapy & Sports Science.
Transformation of the global food system towards more sustainable and equitable outcomes is urgently needed, requiring an evidence-based food systems approach. The Co-Centre for Sustainable Food Systems aims to transform the existing food systems in Ireland and the UK, addressing economic, social, health and environmental problems to ensure safe nutritious food for all. Our research will consider specific challenges addressing food system integrity and resilience, food safety and healthy diets from sustainable sources. Using a food systems approach, the Co-Centre for Sustainable Food Systems encompasses a research programme of oriented basic and applied research in the areas of science, technology, engineering and social sciences across three jurisdictions - the Republic of Ireland (ROI), Northern Ireland (NI) and Great Britain (GB).
The Co-Centre brings together academics from multiple disciplines, including the natural sciences, trade, economics, politics, political economy and law. It will build on the shared objectives to develop a robust, resilient and sustainable food system that meets changing consumer demands. It will also look to foster cooperation and consensus to develop an agri-food sector that underpin national economies and will foster R&I to accelerate radical transitions towards a more environmentally and economically sustainable and transparent agri-food sector.
A Post-doctoral research fellow-Level 1 is sought to work on a collaborative research project, which will focus on gaining a better understanding of the xenobiotic-mediated colonisation of foodborne pathogens in food production chains, to extend our understanding of this adaptative process. This will be achieved by deploying a multi-omics approach to model and decipher these responses. Outcomes from this research will extend our understanding of this adaptative colonization, persistence and survival. This is a critical step necessary to limit the evolution of antimicrobial resistance and contamination, contribute to the improvement of intervention strategies and ultimately mitigate food safety and spoilage incidents.
Fixed Salary: €47,273 Per Annum
Closing date: 12:00 noon (local Irish time) on 04 August 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 CV's 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 Public Health, Physiotherapy & Sports Science.
Transformation of the global food system towards more sustainable and equitable outcomes is urgently needed, requiring an evidence-based food systems approach. The Co-Centre for Sustainable Food Systems aims to transform the existing food systems in Ireland and the UK, addressing economic, social, health and environmental problems to ensure safe nutritious food for all. Our research will consider specific challenges addressing food system integrity and resilience, food safety and healthy diets from sustainable sources. Using a food systems approach, the Co-Centre for Sustainable Food Systems encompasses a research programme of oriented basic and applied research in the areas of science, technology, engineering and social sciences across three jurisdictions - the Republic of Ireland (ROI), Northern Ireland (NI) and Great Britain (GB).
The Co-Centre brings together academics from multiple disciplines, including the natural sciences, trade, economics, politics, political economy and law. It will build on the shared objectives to develop a robust, resilient and sustainable food system that meets changing consumer demands. It will also look to foster cooperation and consensus to develop an agri-food sector that underpin national economies and will foster R&I to accelerate radical transitions towards a more environmentally and economically sustainable and transparent agri-food sector.
A Post-doctoral research fellow-Level 1 is sought to work on a collaborative research project, which will focus on gaining a better understanding of the xenobiotic-mediated colonisation of foodborne pathogens in food production chains, to extend our understanding of this adaptative process. This will be achieved by deploying a multi-omics approach to model and decipher these responses. Outcomes from this research will extend our understanding of this adaptative colonization, persistence and survival. This is a critical step necessary to limit the evolution of antimicrobial resistance and contamination, contribute to the improvement of intervention strategies and ultimately mitigate food safety and spoilage incidents.
Fixed Salary: €47,273 Per Annum
Closing date: 12:00 noon (local Irish time) on 04 August 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 CV's 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.
