UCD Post-doctoral Research Fellow Level 1 or 2

University College Dublin; Ireland; On-site; EUR 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A higher education institution in Ireland is inviting applications for a Post-doctoral Research Fellow within the School of Geography. This role focuses on developing tools for sustainable Offshore Wind Farms as part of the SUSTAINOW project. The position offers a salary range of €46,305 to €54,307 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in sustainability and offshore wind research.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of a cumulative effects assessment framework.
• Develop tools for sustainable site identification for Offshore Wind Farms.

Education

PhD in Geography or related field

Job description

Overview

Organisation/Company: University College Dublin

Research Field: Geography » Other

Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country: Ireland

Application Deadline: 3 Oct 2025 - 10:59 (UTC)

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 UCD Post-doctoral Research Fellow Level 1 or Level 2 within UCD School of Geography

This postdoctoral research position is one of two research positions that will lead the delivery and testing of a cumulative effects assessment framework as part of the Sustainable Offshore Wind (SUSTAINOW) project funded by Horizon Research and Innovation actions. The project aims to develops innovative, open-access tools for sustainable site identification and holistic design for Offshore Wind Farms (OWFs) across their entire life cycle with improved marine data accessibility. As part of this overall project goal, this research role will focus on two key objectives:

Salary Range: €46,305 - €54,307 Per Annum

Appointment on the above range will be dependent upon qualifications and experience.

Closing date: 12:00 noon (local Irish time) on 03 October 2025

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.