UCD Post-doctoral Research Fellow Level 1

18 May 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

University College Dublin

Research Field

Engineering » Mechanical engineering

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Ireland

Application Deadline

31 May 2024 - 11:59 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description
Applications are invited for a temporary post of a Post-doctoral Research Fellow Level 1 within UCD School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering.
The School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering at University College Dublin is looking to recruit 1 Post-doctoral Research Fellows Level 1 for 3-years each in Tissue Engineering & Regenerative Medicine, with particular focus in musculoskeletal (e.g. tendon, bone, cartilage) bioengineering.
Direct cell injections were introduced in regenerative medicine as a means to restore lost tissue function, following disease or injury. Unfortunately, soon it became apparent that the mode of administration neither protects nor localises the injected cells at the implantation site. To overcome these limitations, the concept of tissue engineered in vitro organogenesis has been pioneered that allows for the production of tissue-like assemblies in vitro. Although such approaches have demonstrated safety and efficacy in preclinical and clinical settings, only a handful of products have been commercialised. This limited technology transfer has been attributed, among others, to the prolonged in vitro culture required to develop a barely three-dimensional implantable device. Further, these prolonged ex vivo cultures are associated with phenotypic losses and very high manufacturing costs. This project will utilise recent advancements in engineering (e.g. nano- and micro- scaffold fabrication technologies) and cell culture technologies (e.g. media supplements, oxygen tension, mechanical stimulation bioreactors) to accelerate the development of clinically and commercially relevant three-dimensional advanced therapy medicinal products for skeletal bioengineering purposes. Extensive in vitro and in vivo analyses will be conducted in our state of the art facilities, housed at School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering and Conway Institute of Biomolecular and Biomedical Research.
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.
Post Doc Level 1 Salary Range: €43,908- €50,302 per annum
Appointment on the above range will be dependent upon qualifications and experience.
Closing date: 12:00 noon (local Irish time) on 31st of May 2024.
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 CV's 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.

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

Requirements
Skills/Qualifications

Research, Collaboration, Communication

Additional Information

Website for additional job details

https://www.ucd.ie/

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

University College Dublin

Country

Ireland

City

Dublin

Street

NEWSTEAD

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=amFnb2RhLnd5Y2hvd2FuaWFrLjc4MzM3Ljk5MDhAdW5pY2R1…

Contact

Website

https://www.ucd.ie/

E-Mail

[email protected]

Phone

01 716 4900

STATUS: EXPIRED