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Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Heterotrophic Microalgal Cultivation on Brewery Co-products University College Dublin in Ireland

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Postdoc

Field of study

Environmental Science

Funding

Fixed salary of €47,273 per annum for a temporary 18-month full-time post. Salary is specified; no tuition or stipend information is given.

Deadline

Oct 13, 2026

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Ireland

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University College Dublin

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Keywords

Environmental Science
Chemical Engineering
Biology
Food Engineering
Bioprocessing
Microalgae

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About this position

University College Dublin is advertising a temporary Post-doctoral Research Fellow Level 1 position in the UCD School of Biosystems and Food Engineering for the AlgaeBrew2Scale project at the UCD Algae Group.

The project focuses on heterotrophic microalgal cultivation using brewery co-products to develop valuable biobased ingredients. This is a research-focused postdoctoral role involving execution of a defined research programme under the supervision of a Principal Investigator.

Key academic themes include biology, environmental science, chemical engineering, biosystems engineering, food engineering, and sustainable bioprocess development. The role also mentions opportunities to build skills in publication, funding proposal development, graduate student mentorship, and research-led teaching.

Eligibility highlights: 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. Applicants whose total postdoctoral experience would exceed 4 years, including this post, should not apply and should instead refer to PD2 posts.

Funding: fixed salary of €47,273 per annum. The appointment is temporary, 18 months, and full time (1.0 FTE).

Deadline: applications close at 12:00 noon local Irish time on 13 October 2026. Applications must be submitted through the Apply button on the vacancy page; late applications will not be accepted.

Funding details

Fixed salary of €47,273 per annum for a temporary 18-month full-time post. Salary is specified; no tuition or stipend information is given.

What's required

Applicants should have completed a PhD or be at an early postdoctoral stage. The PD1 role is intended for early-stage researchers, either just after completion of a PhD or for someone entering a new area for the first time. Applicants whose total postdoctoral experience, including the advertised 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 13 October 2026. Late applications will not be accepted.

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