UCD Postdoc Lvl 1, Agriculture and Food Sci, Temp 17 months

EURAXESS Ireland; Dublin; A distancia; EUR 47.000 - 54.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

University College Dublin invites applications for a Recognised Researcher (R2) in the Soil science and Environmental sciences fields. The role focuses on soil biodiversity, ecosystem services, and sustainable land management, engaging stakeholders and translating findings into policy briefs and practice abstracts.

The PD1 position aims to develop research skills, with mentoring, publishing, and opportunities for grant proposals under supervision.

Formación

• PhD in soil biology, ecology, agri-environmental science or related discipline.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement, participatory methods, policy briefing and related activities.
• A demonstrated commitment to research and publications.
• Understanding of requirements for a successful research project.
• Evidence of research activity and future scholarly output.
• Excellent communication skills (oral, written, presentation).
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills including ability to meet deadlines.
• Awareness of equality, diversity and inclusion agenda.
• Experience in networking with international project partners.
• Experience in setting own research agenda.

Responsabilidades

• Contribute to tasks related to stakeholder engagement and literature review on soil biodiversity management.
• Translate research findings into accessible practice abstracts, policy briefs and consultation responses for decision makers.
• Conduct a specified programme of research with training and development under supervision of a PI.
• Develop research skills, publications, and opportunities for research-led teaching and funding proposals.

Conocimientos

Stakeholder engagement

Policy briefing

Soil biology

Ecology

Research publications

Networking internationally

Communication skills

Educación

PhD in soil biology or related field

Descripción del empleo

Organisation/Company University College Dublin Research Field Agricultural sciences » Soil science Environmental science » Ecology Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Application Deadline 17 Nov 2026 - 02:23 (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 post is part of the EU Mission Soil Project SOB4ES ( https://sob4es.eu/ ) on soil biodiversity, ecosystem services and sustainable land management. The project consortium comprises 17 EU partners and 2 associated partners. This post will mainly contribute to tasks related to stakeholder engagement, review of the literature on soil biodiversity management, and translation of research findings into accessible practice abstracts, policy briefs and consultation responses for decision makers.

This is a research focused role, where you will conduct a specified programme of research supported by research training and development under the supervision and direction of a Principal Investigator.

The primary purpose of the role is to further develop your research skills and competences, including the processes of publication in peer-reviewed academic publications, the development of funding proposals, the mentorship of graduate students along with the opportunity to develop your skills in research led teaching.

Salary Range: €47,273 - €53,925 Per Annum
Appointment on the above range will be dependent upon qualifications and experience.

Closing date: 12:00 noon (local Irish time) on 17 November 2026.

UCD do not require assistance from Recruitment Agencies. Any CVs 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.

Communication and interpersonal skills, Soil biology, ecology, agri-environmental science, stakeholder engagement, participatory methods, policy briefing and related activities, Experience in networking with international project partners

Additional Information

Eligibility criteria

Mandatory:

• PhD in soil biology, ecology, agri-environmental science or related discipline.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement, participatory methods, policy briefing and related activities.
• A demonstrated commitment to research and publications.
• An understanding of the operational requirements for a successful research project.
• Evidence of research activity (publications, conference presentations, awards) and future scholarly output (working papers, research proposals, and ability to outline a research project.
• Excellent Communication Skills (Oral, Written, Presentation etc).
• Excellent Organisational and Administrative skills including a proven ability to work to deadlines.
• Candidates must demonstrate an awareness of equality, diversity and inclusion agenda.
• Experience in networking with international project partners.
• Experience in setting own research agenda.

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.