UCD Post-doctoral Research Fellow Level 1

Organisation/Company University College Dublin Research Field Architecture " Design Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Application Deadline 6 May 2026 - 10:34 (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 within UCD School of Architecture, Planning and Environmental Policy

The Research Ireland funded BOHEMIAN project ( ) aims to establish an innovative bioaerosol monitoring network across Ireland, enabling the development of real-time bioaerosol and air quality forecasting models. It also seeks to promote green and healthy travel by developing an active travel App. The project consists five work packages, and the successful candidate will work under the supervision of Dr. Jiayao Chen at University College Dublin (UCD), closely collaborating with researcher from UCD and with Prof. David O'Connor, Prof. Mingming Liu, Prof. Shirley Coyle, and Prof. Emma Delemere along with their respective project research team at Dublin City University. Applicants are invited from highly qualified individuals for a post-doctorate research position which will contribute to this Research Ireland funded research project.

Fixed Salary: €46,305 per annum
Appointment on the above range will be dependent upon qualifications and experience.

Closing date: 12:00 noon (local Irish time) on 06.05.2026

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.
Prior to application, further information (including application procedure) should be obtained from the Work at UCD website: