Posted 01 August, 2026
Post-doctoral Research Fellow Level 1, UCD School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Temporary 12 months
University College Dublin
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Temporary
Reference: 421710573
Post-doctoral Research Fellow Level 1, UCD School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Temporary 12 months
Applications are invited for a temporary post of a Post-doctoral Research Fellow Level 1 within the School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering.
The Centre of Micro/Nano Manufacturing Technology (MNMT-Dublin, www.mnmt-dublin.org) has been established at the University College Dublin (UCD) to deliver high-impact, innovative science and engineering research. The Centre brings together a multi-disciplinary team of over 20 PhD and Postdoc researchers in micro/nano manufacturing, precision metrology, medical devices, optics, materials, in fundamental and translational research.
The FAST-Pore project is funded by Enterprise Ireland via a Commercialization Fund. FAST-Pore brings together an interdisciplinary team to develop solid-state nanopore technologies for enabling biomedical detection and some innovative engineering applications. The project aims to research and commercialize cost-effective manufacturing process for single nanopore and large-scale nanopore array chips, and validate the technology in selected industrial applications. The project will partner with some connected companies. By the end of the project, a spinout company is expected to be established to commercialize the project outcomes.
This is a research focused role, where you will conduct a specified programme of research supported by research training and development under the supervision and direction of a Principal Investigator.
The primary purpose of the role is to further develop your research skills and competences, including the processes of publication in peer-reviewed academic publications, the development of funding proposals, the mentorship of graduate students along with the opportunity to develop your skills in research led teaching.
Fixed Salary: €47,273 per annum.
Closing date: 12:00 noon (local Irish time) on 10 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 Post-doctoral Research Fellow Level 1 within the School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering.
The Centre of Micro/Nano Manufacturing Technology (MNMT-Dublin, www.mnmt-dublin.org) has been established at the University College Dublin (UCD) to deliver high-impact, innovative science and engineering research. The Centre brings together a multi-disciplinary team of over 20 PhD and Postdoc researchers in micro/nano manufacturing, precision metrology, medical devices, optics, materials, in fundamental and translational research.
The FAST-Pore project is funded by Enterprise Ireland via a Commercialization Fund. FAST-Pore brings together an interdisciplinary team to develop solid-state nanopore technologies for enabling biomedical detection and some innovative engineering applications. The project aims to research and commercialize cost-effective manufacturing process for single nanopore and large-scale nanopore array chips, and validate the technology in selected industrial applications. The project will partner with some connected companies. By the end of the project, a spinout company is expected to be established to commercialize the project outcomes.
This is a research focused role, where you will conduct a specified programme of research supported by research training and development under the supervision and direction of a Principal Investigator.
The primary purpose of the role is to further develop your research skills and competences, including the processes of publication in peer-reviewed academic publications, the development of funding proposals, the mentorship of graduate students along with the opportunity to develop your skills in research led teaching.
Fixed Salary: €47,273 per annum.
Closing date: 12:00 noon (local Irish time) on 10 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.
