Postdoc Research Fellow Lv 1orLv 2,Earth Sciences, 24 months

EURAXESS Ireland; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 47,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

University College Dublin invites applications for a temporary Post-doctoral Research Fellow (Level 1 or Level 2) within the School of Earth Sciences.

The role is part of the ROTTnROCK ERC Synergy project; candidates with numerical modelling, Finite Element Method modelling, and thermal or fluid coupling are encouraged to apply. Funding covers 24 months plus computing, fieldwork, conferences and publication fees.

Qualifications

• Post-doctoral Research Fellow Level 1 or Level 2.
• Expertise in numerical modelling, particularly Finite Element Method modelling.
• Experience with thermal or fluid coupling.

Skills

Numerical modelling

Finite Element Method modelling

Thermal coupling

Job description

Organisation/Company University College Dublin Research Field Geography » Cartography Geosciences » Geology Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Application Deadline 4 Nov 2026 - 02:13 (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 Level 2 within UCD School of Earth Sciences.
This postdoctoral position is part of the ROTTnROCK project, funded by a European Research Council Synergy grant ( http://rottnrock.org ). Candidates with expertise in numerical modelling, particularly Finite Element Method modelling, and thermal or fluid coupling are encouraged to apply. The position will be funded for 24 months, with opportunity for extension. Funding will also be supplied for computing, fieldwork, attendance at conferences and workshops, and publication fees.

PD1 Salary: €47,273 - €53,925 Per Annum;
PD2 Salary Scale : €55,399 - €60,250 Per Annum**
Appointment on the above range will be dependent upon qualifications and experience.

Closing date: 12:00 noon (local Irish time) on 04/11/2026.
Applications must be submitted by the closing date and time specified. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time of 12:00 noon (Local Irish Time) on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system. UCD are unable to accept late applications.
UCD do not require assistance from Recruitment Agencies. Any CV's submitted by Recruitment Agencies will be returned.