Postdoctoral Re Fellow Lv 2, UCD, Fixed term to 7 June 2027

University College Dublin; Ireland; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The University College Dublin invites applications for a temporary Post-doctoral Research Fellow Level 2 within the UCD School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering. The role focuses on energy system decarbonisation using EMPowER modelling to inform policy and practice.

The successful candidate will contribute to cross-disciplinary modelling across power systems, economics and policy, collaborating with the UCD Energy Institute and stakeholders from industry and government.

Responsibilities

• Involves EMPowER modelling alongside power systems, energy economics and policy teams.

Job description

Organisation/Company University College Dublin Research Field Engineering › Electrical engineering Engineering › Electronic engineering Researcher Profile Established Researcher (R3) Application Deadline 26 Nov 2026 - 01:58 (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 2 within UCD School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering.

The decarbonisation of the Energy System will play a vital role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and help mitigate the impacts of Climate Change. The technical and societal challenges inherent in decarbonisation are set to be enduring challenges of the mid-21st century and ones that will require a whole of society approach, encompassing academia, industry, government, and citizens.

The successful candidate will be involved in EMPowER, a project led by the UCD Energy Institute with the support of the Department of Environment, Climate and Communications. The Emissions and Fuel Mix, Markets and Costs, Power Flows and Networks, and End Use & Rates of Uptake (EMPowER) modelling framework combines policy and electricity demand modelling with the power system and market modelling. This research marshals existing competencies across the disciplines of power systems, economics and policy to apply comprehensive energy and emissions modelling to policy questions and respond to analytical needs as they arise.

Salary range: €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 26/11/2026.
UCD do not require assistance from Recruitment Agencies. Any CV's submitted by Recruitment Agencies will be returned.
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.