UCD Post-doctoral Research Fellow Level 1, UCD School of Medicine Systems Biology Ireland

Job DescriptionApplications are invited for a temporary post of a UCD Post-doctoral Research Fellow Level 1 within UCD School of Medicine Systems Biology Ireland University College Dublin (UCD) invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join the Halasz Lab at Systems Biology Ireland (SBI). The position is part of Precision Oncology Ireland (POI), a national research programme co-funded by Research Ireland and the Children's Health Foundation. The successful candidate will contribute to an interdisciplinary research programme focused on neuroblastoma, one of the most aggressive childhood cancers.

The project aims to uncover the molecular mechanisms by which MYCN drives tumour progression and treatment resistance, with the goal of identifying more effective and less toxic therapeutic strategies for children with high-risk disease. Promising drug combinations will be evaluated using preclinical zebrafish xenograft models. In parallel, the project will investigate whether blood-derived extracellular vesicles (EVs) can serve as minimally invasive biomarkers to monitor tumour cell states and treatment responses during therapy.

Fixed Salary: €47,273 Per Annum on the POST DOC LEVEL 1 salary scale Appointment on the above range will be dependent upon qualifications and experience. Closing date: 12:00 noon (local Irish time) on 20-Aug-2026 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. To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page.

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