Post-Doctoral Researcher

Applications invited for the following Post in the Technological University Dublin Post: Post-Doctoral Researcher (Food Science, Brewing & Distilling) ARISE Project (Fixed term specified purpose contract for up to 5 years with initial funding available for 2 years) Reference: 281/2025 Location: The post will be based at one of the TU Dublin Campuses i.e. Aungier Street, Bolton Street, Grangegorman, Blanchardstown or Tallaght. Regular attendance at other sites will be required. 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: 5:00pm on 1st September 2025. Late applications will not be accepted. It is anticipated that interviews for this post will take place in week beginning 22nd September 2025. The interview assessment will be 35 minutes in length and will include a presentation of 7 minutes duration. The topic of this presentation will be as follows: My vision for brewing and distilling research and industry engagement Application Details/Procedures: For further information and to make an online application for the above post please visit website 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. During the recruitment and section process, candidates will be expected to demonstrate an appropriate mix of knowledge, experience and skills described below. For shortlisting purposes, candidates will be expected to demonstrate the degree to which they meet both the essential and desirable criteria set out below. 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: Essential A BSc in Food Science or related discipline. A PhD in Food Science, Brewing and Distilling or related discipline. Evidence of a research profile and publication record within the requisite subject area. Knowledge of the brewing and distilling industry in Ireland. Commitment to high quality research. Ability to work collaboratively with a team and to work with industry. 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. Desirable Knowledge of the process of brewing and distilling Practical experience of brewing and or distilling at either laboratory or industrial scale. Experience of new product development Evidence of engagement / collaboration with the food industry. IELTS of 6 or above certified English language proficient 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: Willingness to work with the brewing and distilling industry, to visit different producers and collaborate on research projects. 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. Skills: Research