Post-doctoral Research Fellow Level 1 or Level 2

Applications are invited for a temporary post of a Post-doctoral Research Fellow Level 1 or Level 2 within UCD School of Earth Sciences.

This postdoctoral position is part of the ROTTnROCK project, funded by a European Research Council Synergy grant (http://rottnrock.org). Candidates with expertise in numerical modelling, particularly Finite Element Method modelling, and thermal or fluid coupling are encouraged to apply. The position will be funded for 24 months, with opportunity for extension. Funding will also be supplied for computing, fieldwork, attendance at conferences and workshops, and publication fees.

PD1 Salary: €47,273 - €53,925 Per Annum;

PD2 **Salary Scale : €55,399 - €60,250 Per Annum

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

Closing date: 12:00 noon (local Irish time) on 04/11/2026.

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.

The PD2 post is intended for researchers that have completed PD1. As with the PD1, if you have already completed your PD2 stage in UCD or will soon complete a PD2, or your total Postdoctoral experience, inclusive of the duration of the advertised post, would exceed 6 years, you should not apply and should refer to Research Fellow posts instead.

Prior to application, further information (including application procedure) should be obtained from the Work at UCD website by clicking on the apply button above.