UCD Post-doctoral Research Fellow Level 1 - 12 months

Applications are invited for a temporary 12 month post of a UCD Post-doctoral Research Fellow Level 1 within UCD School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering.

The Centre of Micro/nano Manufacturing Technology (www.mnmt-dublin.org) has been established at the University College Dublin (UCD) to deliver high-impact, innovative science and engineering research. MNMT-Dublin has particular focus on development of medical devices enabled by its featured technologies and machines in high precision manufacturing. The Centre brings together a multi-disciplinary team of over 20 PhD and Post-doc researchers in manufacturing engineering, medical devices and optics, in fundamental and translational research.

Project Description: 3DMA brings together an interdisciplinary team to develop microneedle devices for transdermal drug delivery. The project aims to address some major challenges faced in this sector, such as applicable dosage, manufacturing cost, ease of use. The project will develop partnership with some connected companies and endeavour to commercialise the devices.

Postdoctoral Researcher 2017 Level I Salary Range: €42,033 - €48,427 per annum.

Appointment on the above range will be dependent upon qualifications and experience.

Closing date: 17:00hrs (local Irish time) on 23^rd of October 2023.

Applications must be submitted by the closing date and time specified. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time of 17:00hrs (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: www.ucd.ie/workatucd/jobs

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