Postdoctoral Research Fellow Level 1 or 2, UCD, 30 months

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

Job summary

University College Dublin invites applications for a Post-doctoral Research Fellow in the School of Earth Sciences. The appointee will contribute to TabPhish, an ERC Starting Grant project, developing geochemical tracer methods to study groundwater systems.

The role involves dissolving gas isotope techniques, lab work, field sampling, data interpretation, and collaboration with national and international partners, with opportunities to work with Heidelberg University.

Qualifications

• Post-doctoral research fellow (PD1 or PD2) within School of Earth Sciences.
• Research focuses on TabPhish ERC Starting Grant project and geochemical tracer methods.

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply dissolved gas isotope analytical techniques.
• Conduct laboratory experiments and groundwater field sampling.
• Collaborate with national and international partners and interpret geochemical data.

Skills

Geochemistry

Isotope analysis

Groundwater sampling

Lab experiments

Data interpretation

Education

PhD in Geosciences

Job description

Organisation/Company University College Dublin Research Field Geosciences » Geology Engineering » Geological engineering Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Application Deadline 26 Nov 2026 - 03:29 (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 School of Earth Sciences.
The UCD School of Earth Sciences is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to contribute to TabPhish, a five-year research project funded by a European Research Council (ERC) Starting Grant. The project aims to develop and apply innovative geochemical tracer methods to improve our understanding of human impacts on groundwater systems over decadal to centennial timescales. TabPhish is particularly focused on long-term changes in the sources and fate of nitrogen in groundwater systems along with water-table depth.

The successful candidate will undertake research involving the development and application of dissolved gas isotope analytical techniques, laboratory experiments, groundwater field sampling, and quantitative interpretation of geochemical data. The role will involve contributing to the development of new analytical capabilities at UCD, designing and conducting research investigations, and collaborating with national and international research partners. The position will also provide opportunities to conduct laboratory research at collaborating institutions, particularly Heidelberg University in Germany.
PD1 Salary: €47,273 - €53,925 Per Annum;*
PD2 Salary: €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 15/01/2027.

UCD do not require assistance from Recruitment Agencies. Any CV's submitted by Recruitment Agencies will be returned.

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.