UCD Post doctoral Level 1 or 2, UCD School of Earth Sciences

Organisation/Company University College Dublin Research Field Geosciences " Geology Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) First Stage Researcher (R1) Application Deadline 18 Sep 2026 - 02:39 (UTC) Country Ireland Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

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

The research focus of this role will be collection and processing of varied laboratory sample or drill core data, including infrared hyperspectral images to produce high throughput proxies for complex geological properties. Collection of geochemical and petrological reference data to train models is an equally important component of this task. The post will involve spectral, petrophysical, and geochemical characterization of reference samples, with research assistance provided, requiring laboratory work in Dublin and geological field work/site visits in the UAE and in Ireland. Working closely with iCRAG petrologists, geochemists, geophysicists, sedimentologists, and company geologists, the candidate will contribute to the development of a high-powered methods and playbooks for exploring varied natural resources, with a view to developing intellectual property and spin-out potential where appropriate. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will also play an important role in developing and rolling out a new Multi-Sensor Core Logger integrated core scanning lab in the School of Earth Sciences. Opportunities will exist for fieldwork in Ireland and overseas.

UCD Post doctoral Research Fellow Level 1 or 2 Salary Scale: €47,273 - €53,925 per annum
Appointment on the above range will be dependent upon qualifications and experience.

Closing date: 12:00 noon (local Irish time) on 18-Sep-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.