Post-Doctoral Researcher SPARK Project School of Electrical & Electronic Engineering (Fixed ter[...]

Technological University Dublin; Ireland; On-site; EUR 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Ireland is seeking a Post-Doctoral Researcher for the SPARK Project in Electrical & Electronic Engineering. The role is fixed term for up to 5 years, with initial funding for 2 years. Candidates must hold a PhD in a relevant area and demonstrate specialist knowledge in power systems operation and control. This position offers a salary of €48,896 gross per annum based on experience.

Qualifications

• PhD in Electrical Power or Energy related area.
• Demonstrated specialist knowledge in power systems operation and control.
• Strong publication record evidencing research excellence.
• Good programming skills and knowledge of various Power Systems software.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on the SPARK project in power systems.
• Develop and apply advanced modelling and optimisation techniques.
• Collaborate with team members and stakeholders.

Skills

Specialist knowledge in power systems operation and control

Good programming skills

Data handling and visualization

Excellent communication skills

Analytical and strategic problem-solving skills

Education

PhD in Electrical Power or Energy related area

Bachelor's and Master's with first class (1.1 equivalent)

Tools

Power Systems software

Job description

Overview

Organisation/Company: Technological University Dublin
Department: Human Resources
Research Field: Other
Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2)
Positions: PhD Positions
Country: Ireland
Application Deadline: 30 Sep 2025 - 17:00 (Europe/Dublin)
Type of Contract: Temporary
Job Status: Full-time
Hours Per Week: 37
Offer Starting Date: 1 Jan 2026
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme
Reference Number: 261/2025
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Applications invited for the following Post in Technological University Dublin

Post: Post-Doctoral Researcher SPARK Project, School of Electrical & Electronic Engineering (Fixed term specified purpose, whole-time basis for up to 5 years with funding for 2 years). Reference: 261/2025

Location: The post will be based at one of the TU Dublin Campuses (Aungier Street, Bolton Street, Grangegorman, Blanchardstown or Tallaght). Regular attendance at other sites will be required.

Hours of Work: 37 hours per week.

Salary: Appointment at point (01) of the Post-Doctoral Researcher Salary Scale, €48,896 gross per annum. Remuneration may be adjusted in line with Government pay policy. Incremental credit may apply in line with University policy.

Closing Date: 5:00pm on 30 September 2025. Late applications will not be accepted.

Interviews are anticipated to take place in the week beginning November 2025. The interview assessment will be 55 minutes in length and will include a 5-minute presentation on: Recent research of the candidate related to the topic of the project theme.

Further information and online application: Please visit TU Dublin careers page.

Employer: Technological University Dublin is an equal opportunities employer

Person Specification

TU Dublin is committed to being fully inclusive and actively recruits, supports and retains staff from all sectors of society. We value diversity and encourage applications from everybody, regardless of race, sex, ethnicity, religion, nationality, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital status/civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, and flexible working arrangements. Shortlisting will assess the degree to which candidates meet the essential and desirable criteria below.

Essential criteria

• A PhD in Electrical Power or Energy related area
• Demonstrated specialist knowledge in power systems operation and control, with experience applying advanced modelling and optimisation techniques
• A strong publication record evidencing research excellence, including lead-author papers in high-quality journals relevant to the SPARK project
• Good programming skills and knowledge of various Power Systems software

Note on shortlisting

Candidates will be shortlisted based on meeting every essential criterion and should clearly outline how their experience and qualifications meet the criteria.

• Bachelors and Masters: all first class (1.1 equivalent); detailed transcript to be provided
• Knowledge of AI techniques
• Data handling and visualization
• Knowledge of Power Electronics and Control application

Desirable criteria

• Candidates may be shortlisted on the basis of none, one, or more of these desirable criteria and should clearly outline how their experience and qualifications meet the criteria.

Other requirements for the role

Personal attributes

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work in a group as well as alone
• Good analytical and strategic problem-solving skills
• Experience of organising workshop/seminar and event management

Further information for Post-doctoral Researcher

In the case of a 1st Post-doctoral Fellowship where the applicant may not have graduated yet, the successful applicant must provide at appointment a letter from the appropriate graduate studies office confirming that the student has completed the programme and is awaiting graduation.