UCD Post-Doc Lvl 1, Biosystems and Food Engineering, 12 Months

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Offer Description: Applications are invited for a temporary post of a UCD Post-doctoral Research Fellow Level 1 within UCD School of Biosystems and Food Engineering. PlasTox is an ERC Starting Grant funded project, and it aims to advance our understanding of potential risks posed by micro(nano)plastics to human gastrointestinal health through a combination of quantitative, experimental, and computational approaches, leveraging powerful machine learning algorithms and extensive characterisation techniques. This research project will be carried out at University College Dublin equipped with state-of-the-art analytical tools (e.g., FTIR, Raman, nano-IR, O-PTIR microspectroscopy, LDIR and Py-GC-MS). 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 16 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. Prior to application, further information (including application procedure) should be obtained from the Work at UCD website: https://www.ucd.ie/workatucd/jobs/ Requirements: Research Field Chemistry Education Level PhD or equivalent Skills/Qualifications Communication and interpersonal skills, Strong expertise in microplastic research, Experience applying machine learning or chemometric algorithms, LDIR, Py-GCMS and Raman, Caco-2 cells Additional Information: Eligibility criteria Mandatory: *PhD in science, chemistry, food engineering or related disciplines. *Strong expertise in microplastic research. *Have experience applying machine learning or chemometric algorithms. *Have experience with human cell culture experiments, especially on Caco-2 cells. *Have experience with LDIR, Py-GCMS and Raman. *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. Desir

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