Post-doc Research Fellow Level 1 or 2, UCD Architecture, Temp

EURAXESS Ireland; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

The University College Dublin School of Architecture, Planning and Environmental Policy invites applications for a 36-month post-doctoral position in rural planning, rural development and local regeneration. The role supports the Horizon Europe project REROOTED and involves data gathering, analysis and dissemination to inform strategies for demographic changes across Ireland and partner regions.

Working under the supervision of a Principal Investigator, the successful candidate will contribute

Responsibilities

• Assist with project work packages related to rural demographic trends and strategies for rural regeneration.
• Data gathering and analysis for the REROOTED Horizon Europe project.
• Report writing and project dissemination under supervision of a Principal Investigator.

Job description

Organisation/Company University College Dublin Research Field Architecture » Landscape architecture Architecture » Other Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Application Deadline 27 Oct 2026 - 01:47 (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 temporary post of a Post-doctoral Research Fellow Level 1 or 2 within the School of Architecture
A 36-month post-doctoral position is available in the UCD School of Architecture, Planning and Environmental Policy in the area of rural planning, rural development, local regeneration and demographic changes. REROOTED (Resilient European rural outlooks: opportunities for transformation, empowerment and development) is a Horizon Europe funded project involving an international collaboration involving universities from Ireland, the Netherlands, Italy, Denmark, Greece and Estonia, along with partners in practice, to examine rural demographic changes and strategies for rural regeneration. The project is interdisciplinary, comprising research methods spanning quantitative and qualitative approaches. Specifically, this post-doctoral position will assist with project workpackages related to (1) understanding driving forces and impacts of rural demographic trends; (2) evaluating national and regional strategies for addressing demographic changes; and (3) exploring local innovation strategies. This work will also involve primary research based in rural Ireland and collaborating closely with local groups. The appointed person will be responsible for key deliverables, data gathering and analysis, report writing and project dissemination.

This is a research focused role, where you will conduct a specified programme of research supported by research training and development under the supervision and direction of a Principal Investigator.

PD1 Salary Range: €47,273 - €53,925 per annum
PD2 Salary Range: €55,399 - €56,957 per annum
Appointment on the above range will be dependent upon qualifications and experience.

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.