Postdoctoral Researcher/Research Associate - Chemical Kinetic Modelling, 1 FTE, Combustion Chemistry Centre, 011895

Organisation/Company University of Galway Research Field Chemistry " Other Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions PhD Positions Application Deadline 16 Aug 2026 - 17:00 (Europe/London) 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 from suitably qualified candidates for a full-time fixed term position as a Postdoctoral Researcher/Research Associate in Chemical Kinetic Modelling at the Combustion Chemistry Centre, University of Galway, Ireland.

This position is funded by the SFI and available immediately for one year initially with the possibility of an extension depending on funding availability.

The Combustion Chemistry Centre (C3) is engaged in fundamental research on the combustion of fossil and alternative biofuels. Combustion is the ultimate interdisciplinary field, it requires knowledge of chemistry, physics, fluid dynamics, thermodynamics and mathematics. C3 is concerned with the application of combustion research to the design of energy-efficient engine and gas turbine combustion systems and the impact of their use on toxic and greenhouse gas emissions, thus helping address the problems of urban air pollution and climate change.

Salary: Postdoctoral Researcher/ Research Associate salary scale €47,273 - €60,250 per annum, (subject to the project's funding limitations), and pro rata for shorter and/or part-time contracts.

The default position for all new public sector appointments is the 1st point of the salary scale. This may be reviewed, and consideration afforded to appointment at a higher point on the payscale (subject to the project's funding limitations), where evidence of prior years' equivalent experience is accepted in determining placement on the scale above point 1, subject to the maximum of the scale.

Closing date for receipt of applications is 17:00 (Irish Time) on 16th August 2026. It will not be possible to consider applications received after the closing date.