Applications are invited for a temporary post of a UCD Post-doctoral Research Fellow Level 1 within School of Chemical & Bioprocess Engineering.
This postdoctoral position will play an important role in a new European Research Council (ERC) funded project, this project is based in the UCD School of Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering. The post-doc will join a dynamic multi-disciplinary research team and is expected to have expertise in synthetic chemistry, molecular synthesis and reaction outcome characterisation to develop the synthesis of natural deep eutectic solvents.
The successful candidate will develop, synthesise, optimise and evaluate natural deep eutectic solvents as biofilm disruptive agents by coupling solution structure with efficiency of application in collaboration with other team members. This will include evaluating novel reaction activation methods e.g. Microwave chemistry to carry out targeted reactions. Implement characterisation tools to analyse in batch/continuous mode the targeted reaction products. Additionally, perform research on physiochemical properties of such systems evaluating solvent stability and effect on surfaces.
Fixed Salary: PD1 €44,347 per annum
Appointment in the above range will be dependent upon qualifications and experience.
Closing date: 12:00 noon (local Irish time) on the 17th of September 2024.
Reference Number: 017581
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 CVs 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 the application procedure) should be obtained from the Work at UCD website:
https://www.ucd.ie/workatucd/jobs/
