Post Doc Level 1 or 2, UCD School of Electrical Engineering

EURAXESS Ireland; Dublin; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

University College Dublin invites applications for a permanent Post Doctoral Research Fellow Level 1 or 2 within the UCD School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering. The role contributes to the QUBIC project addressing challenges in energy, materials and pharmaceutical discovery by advancing quantum computing capabilities.

The successful candidate will work in an interdisciplinary team to develop quantum computing approaches for power and energy system planning and operation, with

Job description

Organisation/Company University College Dublin Research Field Engineering » Electrical engineering Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) First Stage Researcher (R1) Application Deadline 9 Oct 2026 - 09:25 (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

Offer Description

Applications are invited for a permanent post of a Post Doc Research Fellow Level 1 or 2 within UCD School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering

The QUBIC project is a strategic initiative aimed at addressing critical challenges in high-impact sectors such as energy, advanced materials, and pharmaceutical discovery through advancing quantum computing. The project is funded by Enterprise Ireland through the Disruptive Technologies Innovation Fund (DTIF).

The successful candidate will contribute to the "Quantum Computing for Power and Energy Systems" research stream. The aim is to establish tangible prospects for leveraging Quantum Computing to address the modern day computational and stochastic challenges of electrical power system planning and operation. The dual goal is to tap into the current capabilities of Quantum Computing while also streamlining the future exploitation of further advancements in the field. Research activities will be carried out within an interdisciplinary team of UCD researchers working on QUBIC across Electrical Power Systems and Quantum Computing, providing opportunities for close collaboration and upskilling across the two domains.

Appointment on the above range will be dependent upon qualifications and experience.

Closing date: 12:00 noon (local Irish time) on 9/10/2026

UCD do not require assistance from Recruitment Agencies.
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.