Organisation/Company: Technological University Dublin
Department: Human Resources
Research Field: Chemistry » Other
Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2)
Positions: Postdoc Positions
Country: Ireland
Application Deadline: 2 May 2025 - 17:00 (Europe/Dublin)
Type of Contract: Temporary
Job Status: Full-time
Hours Per Week: 37
Offer Starting Date: 28 Jul 2025
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description
Applications are invited for the following Post in the Technological University Dublin: 036444
Post: Post-Doctoral Researcher - Plasma PLUS Project - School of Food Science & Environmental Health (Fixed Term Specified Purpose Wholetime for up to 5 years with initial funding for 2 years)
Reference: 128/2025
Location: The post will be based at one of the TU Dublin Campuses i.e. Grangegorman (Parkhouse), Blanchardstown or Tallaght.
Hours of Work: A 37 hour working week is in operation.
Salary: The successful candidate will be appointed at point (01) of the Post-Doctoral Researcher Salary Scale i.e. €48,412 gross per annum. Remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. Incremental credit may apply in line with University policy.
Closing Date: 02nd May 2025 at 5.00 p.m. (Irish time). Late applications will not be accepted.
It is anticipated that interviews for this post will take place in week beginning 26th May 2025. The interview assessment will be 45 minutes in length and will include a presentation of 7 minutes duration. The topic of this presentation will be as follows:
“Cold plasma mediated cancer therapies and liposome formulations to allow targeted uptake into tumour cells”
For further information and to make an online application for the above post please visit.
Technological University Dublin is an equal opportunities employer
Person Specification
TU Dublin is committed to being fully inclusive, which actively recruits, supports and retains staff from all sectors of society. We value diversity as well as celebrate, support and thrive on the contributions of all our employees and the community they represent. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from everybody, regardless of race, sex, ethnicity, religion, nationality, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital status/civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, as well as being open to flexible working practices.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate the appropriate mix of knowledge, experience, skills, talent and abilities required for the role as outlined below and must satisfy all of the essential criteria:
* A PhD or equivalent in Cancer Biology and/or Nanomaterial Chemistry
* Evidence of a research profile and publication record within the requisite subject area.
* Knowledge of research techniques and methodologies including cold plasma technologies and cold plasma biosciences
* Commitment to high quality research.
* Evidence of scientific report writing and technical publications
Candidates will be shortlisted based on their demonstration of meeting every essential criterion so are asked to clearly outline how their experience and qualifications meet the criteria.
* Expert competence in data analysis
* Experience working on collaborative projects
Candidates may be shortlisted on the basis of none, one or more of these desirable criteria and are asked to clearly outline how their experience and qualifications meet the criteria.
Other Requirements for the Role
Personal attributes required for the role:
* Effective written and verbal communication skills
* Good organisational skills
* Ability to work collaboratively and as part of a team
Further Information for Post-doctoral Researcher
In the case of a 1st Post-doctoral Fellowship where the applicant may not have graduated yet, the successful applicant must, at the time of appointment, provide a letter from the appropriate graduate studies office confirming that the student has completed the programme including all the examination requirements and is just awaiting the formal graduation ceremony and the likely date on which that will take place.
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