UCD Post-doctoral Research Fellow Level 1 or Level 2 - Fixed-term post until 31 December 2028

University College Dublin - School of Biomolecular & Biomedical Science

Applications are invited for a temporary post of a Post-doctoral Research Fellow Level 1 or Level 2 within School of Biomolecular & Biomedical Science.

Wastewater analysis enables the identification and monitoring of emerging trends for a wide-ranging number of health issues including the detection of viruses and the surveillance of the use of prescription medications and controlled substances. At present, a range of pathogenic viruses are quantified and characterised by our team as part of the National Wastewater Surveillance Programme which covers 70% of the population in Ireland.

We are now seeking to appoint an enthusiastic individual with expertise in mass spectrometry to join our team to participate in the National Wastewater Surveillance Project for drug trend analysis in Ireland, funded by the Health Service Executive. The successful candidate will join a vibrant, multidisciplinary team of researchers based in the UCD School of Biomolecular and Biomedical Science, the UCD School of Chemistry and the HSE National Social Inclusion Office.

PD1 Salary Range: €46,305 - €52,863 per annum;
PD2 Fixed Salary: €54,307 per annum.**

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

Closing date: 12:00 noon (local Irish time) on 17/02/2026.

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.

The PD2 post is intended for researchers that have completed PD1. As with the PD1, if you have already completed your PD2 stage in UCD or will soon complete a PD2, or your total Postdoctoral experience, inclusive of the duration of the advertised post, would exceed 6 years, you should not apply and should refer to Research Fellow posts instead.

Prior to application, further information (including application procedure) should be obtained from the Work at UCD website: www.ucd.ie/workatucd/jobs