UCD Research Fellow, Approx. 5 months, Part-Time (0.2 FTE)

EURAXESS Ireland; Dublin; Remote; EUR 67,000 - 88,000; Part time

Job summary

University College Dublin (UCD) invites applications for a 0.2 FTE Research Fellow within the UCD School of Architecture, Planning and Environmental Policy. The BOHEMIAN project focuses on bioaerosol monitoring and real-time air quality forecasting, with collaboration across UCD and DCU.

The post requires a PhD in environmental science, a strong publications record, and expertise in Python/R, ArcGIS, and machine learning for model development and validation.

Qualifications

• PhD in environmental science or related field with post-qualification research experience.
• Experience in air quality modelling and monitoring.
• Experience in exposure assessment is desirable.
• Track record of high-quality publications and/or innovation outputs.
• Typically, a minimum of 4 years postdoctoral experience, ideally with international/industry exposure.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the BOHEMIAN project under supervision of Prof. Francesco Pilla and collaborate with UCD and DCU teams.
• Develop and validate real-time bioaerosol and air quality forecasting models.
• Engage in data processing, visualization, and communication with stakeholders.

Skills

Air quality monitoring

Air pollution modelling

Machine learning

Python

R

ArcGIS

Data processing

Data analysis

Meta-data visualization

Education

PhD in environmental science

Job description

Organisation/Company University College Dublin Research Field Architecture Other Environmental science Other Researcher Profile Leading Researcher (R4) Application Deadline 17 Nov 2026 - 01:06 (UTC) Country Ireland Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Part-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 specified purpose part-time (0.2 FTE) post of a UCD Research Fellow within UCD School of Architecture, Planning and Environmental Policy.

The Research Ireland funded BOHEMIAN project ( https://www.sfi.ie/challenges/healthy-environment-all/bohemian/ ) aims to establish an innovative bioaerosol monitoring network across Ireland, enabling the development of real-time bioaerosol and air quality forecasting models. It also seeks to promote green and healthy travel by developing an active travel App. The project consists of five work packages, and the successful candidate will work under the supervision of Prof. Francesco Pilla at University College Dublin (UCD), closely collaborating with researcher from UCD and with Prof. David O'Connor, Prof. Mingming Liu, Prof. Shirley Coyle, and Prof. Emma Delemere along with their respective project research team at Dublin City University. Applicants are invited from highly qualified individuals for a 0.2 FTE Research Fellow position which will contribute to this Research Ireland funded research project.

Research Fellow Salary Range:€67,214 - €87,743 Per Annum Pro Rata @0.2 FTE
Appointment on the above range will be dependent upon qualifications and experience.

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

Deep knowledge of air pollution monitoring, modelling, meta-data visualization, machine learning techniques for model development and validation, data processing and analysis skills using programming languages and tools, ArcGIS, R, and Python

Additional Information

Eligibility criteria

Mandatory:

• PhD in environmental science and related fields with significant post-qualification research experience.
• Experience in air quality modelling and monitoring.
• Experience in exposure assessment.
• Track record of high-quality publications and/or innovation outputs, in accord with the norms of their discipline.
• Typically, a minimum of 4 years postdoctoral experience, ideally including an international element and/or enterprise experience.
• Demonstrable track record in the following areas:
  • o Publications, as assessed by the norms of their discipline i.e. quality and impact of academic publisher, citations, ranking of journal publications etc.
  • o Supervision of students, including, where appropriate contributing to undergraduate project supervision and Masters Dissertations on taught programmes.
  • o Research leadership in a research group or laboratory.
  • o Contribution to the writing of research proposals which are submitted to peer-reviewed funding processes.
  • o Capability to exercise independence in research, as evidenced by, for example, senior authorship/sole authorship of publications and invited presentations at conferences.
• Demonstrated contribution to management of single research project (reporting, financial management, purchasing etc).
• Proven ability to coordinate overall delivery of project objectives including interdependencies across work packages.
• Track record of communication research to a wide range of stake holders.
• Experience of devising new methodologies to solve complex research problems.
• Candidates must demonstrate how they can positively contribute to fostering an inclusive environment and a level of awareness of equality, diversity and inclusion.

In addition, evidence of the following will significantly enhance an application

• Experience with Python and/or R.
• Experience with low-cost sensors.
• Attainment of independent funding through a competitive, peer-reviewed process.
• Innovation and commercialisation outputs, e.g. development of patents, prototypes.
• Industry collaboration or experience.
• Experience working with Government agencies, nationally or internationally.