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Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Biosystems and Food Engineering and Microalgae Biorefinery University College Dublin in Ireland

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Environmental Science

Funding

Temporary full-time postdoctoral research position for 30 months with a fixed salary of €47,273 per annum.

Deadline

Oct 5, 2026

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Ireland

University

University College Dublin

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Keywords

Environmental Science
Agriculture
Horticulture
Chemical Engineering
Biology
Food Engineering
Biorefinery
Bioprocessing
Microalgae

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About this position

University College Dublin is advertising a temporary 30-month, full-time Post-doctoral Research Fellow Level 1 in the School of Biosystems and Food Engineering.

The role sits within the FAF project at the UCD Algae Group and focuses on developing breakthrough technology that converts food processing side streams into valuable food ingredients using microalgae. The research will involve cultivation of autotrophic omega-3 rich microalgae on brewery side streams and biorefinery processing of the resulting biomass.

This is a research-focused postdoctoral position under the supervision of a Principal Investigator. The successful candidate will contribute to a defined research programme, build publication experience, develop funding proposals, mentor graduate students, and gain experience in research-led teaching.

Funding: fixed salary of €47,273 per annum. The post is a temporary research appointment rather than a scholarship.

Eligibility highlights: intended for early-stage researchers, typically just after PhD completion or for someone entering a new area for the first time. Applicants who have already completed PD1 at UCD, are close to completing PD1, or whose total postdoctoral experience would exceed 4 years including this post should not apply.

Deadline: 5 October 2026 at 12:00 noon local Irish time.

How to apply: use the Apply button on the vacancy page and submit before the deadline. Late applications are automatically cancelled.

Funding details

Temporary full-time postdoctoral research position for 30 months with a fixed salary of €47,273 per annum.

What's required

Applicants should be early-stage researchers, typically just after completion of a PhD or entering a new area for the first time. Candidates with prior PD1 experience at UCD, those soon to complete a PD1, or external applicants whose total postdoctoral experience including this post would exceed 4 years should not apply and should refer to PD2 posts instead.

How to apply

Click the Apply button on the vacancy page for further details and submit the application before 12:00 noon local Irish time on 5 October 2026. Late applications will not be accepted.

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