Geoscience Research Assistant: Core Analysis & Fieldwork

EURAXESS Ireland; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

University College Dublin invites applications for a temporary Research Assistant in the School of Earth Sciences. The successful candidate will manage day-to-day operation of Bruker M4 Tornado+ microXRF and the Geotek MSCL-S core scanner, supporting multiple projects in economic geology and raw materials.

The role includes fieldwork across the Republic of Ireland, travel as required, and contributing to geothermal research by preparing representative core and rock samples and assisting

Responsibilities

• Operate Bruker M4 Tornado+ microXRF for sample analysis.
• Operate Geotek MSCL-S multi-sensor core logger when installed.
• Contribute to data collection across sedimentary basin projects.
• Travel to field sites and core stores across the Republic of Ireland.
• Support thermo-hydraulic property characterization in geothermal projects.

Job description

University College Dublin invites applications for a temporary Research Assistant in the School of Earth Sciences. The successful candidate will manage day-to-day operation of Bruker M4 Tornado+ microXRF and the Geotek MSCL-S core scanner, supporting multiple projects in economic geology and raw materials.

The role includes fieldwork across the Republic of Ireland, travel as required, and contributing to geothermal research by preparing representative core and rock samples and assisting