Post-doctoral Research Fellow Level 1, UCD School of Medicine, Temporary 2 years

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.

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

 

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.