Post-doctoral Research Fellow Level 1, UCD School of Medicine, Dublin

Applications are invited for a temporary post of a Post-doctoral Research Fellow Level 1 within UCD School of Medicine. This post will investigate immune cell metabolic reprogramming in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), with a particular focus on macrophage and fibroblast interactions that drive lung fibrosis. The project will utilise primary patient samples, precision-cut lung slices (PCLS), ex vivo culture systems, and advanced metabolic and transcriptomic profiling approaches to understand how altered immune cell metabolism contributes to progressive fibrotic lung disease. Salary Range:€46,805 - €53,391 Per Annum . Appointment on the above range will be dependent upon qualifications and experience. Closing date: 12:00 noon (local Irish time) on 23/06/2026. Applications must be submitted by the closing date and time specified. Any applications which are still in progress at theclosing 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 ofthe duration of the advertised post, would exceed 4 years, you should not apply and should refer to PD2 posts instead. To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process click the Apply button below to Login/Register.TPBN1_IJ