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UCD Post-doctoral Research Fellow Level 1 or Level 2

Employer
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE DUBLIN (UCD)
Location
Dublin
Closing date
19 Oct 2021

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Academic Discipline
Physical Sciences, Chemistry
Job Type
Academic Posts, Postdocs
Contract Type
Temporary
Hours
Full Time

Job Details

Applications are invited for a temporary post of a UCD Post-doctoral Research Fellow Level 1 or Level 2 within UCD School of Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering.

The project will be conducted in collaboration with Merck Research Labs and aims to significantly intensify pharmaceutical synthesis and production through the development of novel 3D-printed reactors and separation unit operations, to enable intensified fully telescoped/integrated continuous flow synthesis, and thereby the manufacture of drugs within miniaturized printable chemical factories.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to take on a leadership position in terms of chemical process development and flow chemistry within the multidisciplinary team of synthetic & chemists, chemical engineers, and pharmaceutical scientists, based in the UCD O'Brien Science Centre. The ideal candidate should have experience in the development of, continuous processes/flow chemistry, and an interest in the working on the development novel photocatalytic and enzymatic processes for the flow synthesis of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients.

This is a research focused role, where you will conduct a specified programme of research supported by research training and development under the supervision and direction of a Principal Investigator. The primary purpose of the role is to further develop your research skills and competences, including the processes of publication in peer-reviewed academic publications, the development of funding proposals, the mentorship of graduate students along with the opportunity to develop your skills in research led teaching.

PD1 Salary Range: €38,631 - €44,658 per annum

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

PD2 Fixed Salary: €45,942 per annum

Closing date: 17:00hrs (local Irish time) on the 19th of October 2021.

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

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 CV's submitted by Recruitment Agencies will be returned.

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UCD is Ireland's most globally engaged university with over 37,000 students drawn from 152 countries, including over 4,500 students based at locations outside of Ireland. 
 
The international standing of UCD has grown in recent years; it is currently ranked within the top 1% of higher education institutions world-wide.
 
As Ireland's largest university, with its great strength and diversity of disciplines, UCD embraces its role to contribute to the flourishing of Ireland through the study of people, society, business, economy, culture, languages and the creative arts, as well as through research and innovation. 
 
Over the last decade UCD researchers have increased their annual number of papers in the international literature by 39% and have authored more than 34,000 papers in total. 56% of the papers were co-authored with researchers from more than 130 countries. These papers are cited by other researchers at a rate that is 73% above the world average.
 
Located within 4km's of Dublin city centre, the Belfield campus is a carefully landscaped, modern campus. Employees can avail of world class facilities and participate in a range of engagement activities.
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Imagine yourself in a workplace with a genuine commitment to equality of opportunity for all staff and students. UCD is committed to creating an environment where diversity is celebrated and everyone is treated fairly.
 
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Company info
Telephone
+(353)17167777
Location
BELFIELD
DUBLIN 4
Ireland

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