Organisation/Company: University College Dublin
Research Field: Pharmacological sciences » Other
Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1)
Country: Ireland
Application Deadline: 25 Jun 2025 - 09:41 (UTC)
Type of Contract: Temporary
Job Status: Full-time
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? No
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description
Applications are invited for a Temporary 36-month post of a UCD Post-doctoral Research Fellow Level 1 or 2 within UCD School of Biomolecular and Biomedical Science.
The project focuses on budding yeasts (subphylum Saccharomycotina), including over 1000 species with an evolutionary history of ~400 million years. These yeasts have numerous biotechnological applications, from brewing and baking to biomolecule production. The project aims to expand our Irish yeast collection (bioprospecting), identify strains with potential biotechnological applications, and develop genome editing systems.
Salary Range for PD1: €45,847 - €52,339 per annum
Salary Range for PD2: €53,770 - €58,479 per annum
Appointment within the specified range will depend on qualifications and experience.
Closing date: 12:00 noon (Irish local time) on 27th June 2025.
Applications must be submitted by the deadline. Incomplete applications or those submitted after 12:00 noon on the closing date will be automatically canceled. UCD cannot accept late applications. UCD does not work with recruitment agencies; any CVs from agencies will be returned.
The PD1 position is suitable for early-stage researchers, either immediately after completing a PhD or entering a new research area. If you have already completed your PD1 or will soon do so, or if your total postdoctoral experience exceeds 4 years, apply for PD2 positions instead.
The PD2 position is for researchers who have completed PD1. If you have already completed or will soon complete PD2, or if your total postdoctoral experience exceeds 6 years, consider applying for Research Fellow posts instead.
Number of offers available: 1
Institution: University College Dublin
Location: Dublin, Ireland
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