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

University College Dublin; Ireland; On-site; EUR 47,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

University College Dublin invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher to join the ROTTnROCK project, funded by an ERC Synergy grant. The position focuses on numerical modelling, Finite Element Method modelling, and thermal or fluid coupling, with funding for computing, fieldwork, conferences and publication fees.

The appointment is for 24 months with possible extension. Closing date 4 November 2026, noon local Irish time.

Qualifications

• Expertise in numerical modelling and FEM-based approaches.
• Experience with thermal or fluid coupling in geoscience models.
• Strong computing and data analysis skills.

Skills

Numerical modelling

Finite Element Method

Thermal coupling

Fluid coupling

High-performance computing

Education

PhD in Geography/Geosciences

Tools

HPC computing

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

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.

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.