Postdoctoral Fellowships in Marine Research

Organisation/Company Trinity College Dublin Department Zoology Research Field Environmental science " Ecology Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Postdoc Positions Application Deadline 10 Oct 2026 - 12:00 (Europe/Dublin) Country Ireland Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 39 Offer Starting Date 1 Jan 2027 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Horizon Europe - COFUND Reference Number MSDM1 Marie Curie Grant Agreement Number Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

We are advertising an open call for applications for four, four-year postdoctoral research fellowships in marine research at Trinity College Dublin co-funded by the AIB Trinity Climate Hub and Horizon Europe's MSCA Choose Europe for Science scheme. Research proposals are sought that investigate marine species distributions, in the broadest sense (any related topic is valid!). Please find more information in the attached pdf and a full project description and application instructions on the following website: .

Requirements

Research Field Environmental science Education Level PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

• Hold a track record of high-quality peer reviewed publications
• Demonstrated understanding of the research environment both nationally and internationally
• Excellent organisational and communication skills with demonstrated initiative
• Excellent analytical and computer skills
• Report writing, scientific journal article writing, and presentation skills

Specific Requirements

Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent

Research Field Environmental science " EcologyEnvironmental science " Global changeEnvironmental science " Natural resources managementEnvironmental science " Water science Years of Research Experience 4 - 10

Additional Information

• Competitive Gross Salary : An attractive before-tax salary of approximately €78,937 per year (inclusive of a €5,990/month living allowance adjusted by Ireland's 136.4% correction coefficient, plus a €710/month mobility allowance).
• Family Allowance : €330/month (for fellows with qualifying family or carer responsibilities).
• Research Costs : €700/month dedicated to individual project implementation.
• Travel & Mobility Allowance : €300/month for attending international conferences, field studies, and secondment trips.
• Specialised Training Budget : €275/month for Hub retreats, leadership courses, and skills workshops.
• Working Hours & Leave : Standard 38-hour work week with flexible working options, 22 days of annual leave, statutory holidays, and paid parental, carer's, and sick leave.
• Pension & Social Welfare : Auto-enrollment into Trinity's Single Public Service Pension Scheme and full eligibility for Irish national social welfare benefits.
• Institutional Support : Dedicated office/lab space in TCD's Schools of Natural Sciences or Engineering, computer labs, high-performance supercomputing access (ICHEC), and full library rights.
• Relocation Support : Support from TCD HR and EURAXESS Ireland regarding visas, hosting agreements, housing advice, and family relocation.

Eligibility criteria

To apply for an MSDM Fellowship, you must meet the following core MSCA Choose Europe COFUND eligibility criteria at the call deadline:

• Doctoral Degree : You must have successfully completed your PhD degree prior to the application deadline.
• MSCA Mobility Rule : You must not have resided or carried out your main activity (work, studies, etc.) in Ireland for more than 12 months in the 36 months immediately prior to the call deadline.
• Employment Status : You must not be currently employed on a permanent basis at Trinity College Dublin at the time of your application.

Selection process

The selection process strictly follows the European Charter and Code for Researchers and CoARA principles across three transparent steps:

Step 1: Eligibility & Ethics Check

Step 2: Remote Expert Peer Review (2 or more External Reviewers)

Final Merit Ranking & Offer

Applications are scored from 0 (insufficient) to 5 (outstanding), with a minimum threshold score of 3 required in each section to advance:

• Remote Written Review (Weighting: 50% of final rank)
• Excellence (50% weight / Threshold 3.0): Ambition, novel methodology, interdisciplinary approaches, open science practices.
• Impact (30% weight / Threshold 3.0): Career progression plan, dissemination and engagement strategy, scientific/societal relevance.
• Live Interview Evaluation (Weighting: 50% of final rank)
• Shortlisted candidates (top 12) present their project to a gender-balanced panel.
• Evaluated on Motivation & Excellence (50%), Expertise & Technical Q&A (30%), and Presentation & Communication (20%).

Feedback & Redress

All candidates will receive written evaluation summary reports detailing their scores and qualitative reviewer feedback. Applicants who suspect an administrative error or procedural inconsistency during evaluation may submit a formal request to the independent Redress Committee within 14 days of decision notification.