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Postdoctoral Researcher / Research Fellow in Pharma Manufacturing Process Research University of Limerick in Ireland

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Chemistry

Funding

Temporary specific-purpose postdoctoral/research fellow employment with salary depending on level: Post Doctoral Researcher Level 1 €47,273-€53,925 p.a. pro rata; Level 2 €55,399-€60,250 p.a. pro rata; Research Fellow €67,214-€73,239 p.a. pro rata (maximum starting point €67,214).

Deadline

Oct 7, 2026

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Ireland

University

University of Limerick

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Keywords

Chemistry
Chemical Engineering
Materials Science
Material Characterization
Pharmacy
Pharmaceutical Industry
Surface Coating

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About this position

University of Limerick is advertising a Post Doctoral Researcher (Level 1 or 2) / Research Fellow in Pharma Manufacturing Process Research within the Faculty of Science & Engineering, Department of Chemical Sciences.

The project focuses on pharmaceutical process research and materials characterisation, working with industry partners on processes such as dispensing, mixing, granulation, spray-drying, coating, transportation, compaction, lyophilisation, and extrusion/spheronisation for API and excipient powders and solid oral dosage forms.

This is a temporary specific-purpose contract with salary depending on level: Post Doctoral Researcher Level 1 (€47,273-€53,925 p.a. pro rata), Level 2 (€55,399-€60,250 p.a. pro rata), or Research Fellow (€67,214-€73,239 p.a. pro rata).

Applicants should be suitably qualified, hands-on, self-motivated, and have good communication skills. Industrial experience, especially in product/process development, is an advantage. Appointees will be expected to complete the Researcher Career Development Programme.

Informal enquiries may be directed to Dr David Egan ([email protected]). Applications must be submitted online by 7 October 2026 before 12 noon Irish Standard Time.

Funding details

Temporary specific-purpose postdoctoral/research fellow employment with salary depending on level: Post Doctoral Researcher Level 1 €47,273-€53,925 p.a. pro rata; Level 2 €55,399-€60,250 p.a. pro rata; Research Fellow €67,214-€73,239 p.a. pro rata (maximum starting point €67,214).

What's required

Applicants should be suitably qualified candidates with a background relevant to pharmaceutical process research and materials characterisation. The post prefers a hands-on, self-motivated person with good communication skills. Industrial experience is an advantage, particularly in product/process development. The role is a professional training and development position and appointees are expected to complete the Researcher Career Development Programme.

How to apply

Apply online via the University of Limerick vacancies portal before 12 noon Irish Standard Time on 7 October 2026. Submit a letter of introduction, a current CV showing how you meet the criteria, and the completed online application form. Email [email protected] if you have technical difficulties.

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