The proposed Postdoctoral research role will lead the enhanced development of centrifugal Lab-on-a-Disc (LoaD) technologies developed by both Dr. Damien King and other members of our interdisciplinary research team to achieve (1) successful extraction of exosome fractions (from both cell lines and blood samples) (2) integration with capture of exosomes on a proprietary plasmonic microcavity array and (3) measurement of captured exosome profile via Surface-enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS).

Please refer to the job description for a list of duties and responsibilities associated with this role. https://www.dcu.ie/people/jobs (ref: 003045)

Please refer to the job description for full details on the qualifications and experience required for this role. https://www.dcu.ie/people/jobs (ref: 003045)

The postholder will be required to undertake the following essential compliance training:

Other training may need to be undertaken when required.

IUA Postdoctoral Researcher Salary Scale – €45,847 – €58,479

Appointment will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and in line with current Government pay policy.

Closing date: Tuesday, 22nd July 2025

For more information on the Insight Research Ireland Centre for Data Analytics, please visit:  https://www.insight-centre.org/

Dr Damien King, Assistant Professor, School of Biotechnology, Faculty of Science and Health, Dublin City University.

Phone: + 353 (0)1 7005394

Email: damien.king@dcu.ie

Please do not send applications to this email address, instead apply as described below.

Please submit your application through the online system. In order to be considered for the role to which you are applying for, you must upload:

1)  Curriculum Vitae

2)  Cover Letter

3)  Completed application form (blank forms can be downloaded from the bottom of the Vacancy).

Please note, if all items are not uploaded, the application will be deemed incomplete, and will not be processed.