Publisher
source

University College Dublin

Closing soon

Post-doctoral Research Fellow in Earth Sciences and Cobalt Mineralisation University College Dublin in Ireland

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Geology

Funding

Temporary post-doctoral research fellowship, fixed salary of €47,273 per annum for a fixed term from 1 November 2026 until 28 February 2027 (4 months).

Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Country flag

Country

Ireland

University

University College Dublin

Social connections

How do I apply for this?

Sign in for free to reveal details, requirements, and source links.

Apply for this position

Keywords

Geology
Chemistry
Environmental Science
Geophysics
Earth Science
Mineralization

Suggested positions

About this position

University College Dublin is advertising a Post-doctoral Research Fellow Level 1 in the School of Earth Sciences for a fixed term from 1 November 2026 to 28 February 2027 (4 months).

The project is part of the Research Ireland Centre for Applied Geosciences (iCRAG) and focuses on understanding the geological processes responsible for the formation and distribution of cobalt mineralisation in the Central African Copperbelt, a major source of cobalt and copper.

This is a postdoctoral opportunity, intended for early-stage researchers who have recently completed a PhD or are moving into a new research area. Applicants who have already completed PD1 at UCD, are close to completing PD1, or whose total postdoctoral experience would exceed 4 years including this post should not apply.

The role offers a fixed salary of €47,273 per annum. The closing date is 30 September 2026 at 12:00 noon local Irish time.

To apply, use the Apply button on the vacancy page and complete the application before the deadline.

Funding details

Temporary post-doctoral research fellowship, fixed salary of €47,273 per annum for a fixed term from 1 November 2026 until 28 February 2027 (4 months).

What's required

Applicants should be early-stage researchers, either just after completion of a PhD or entering a new area for the first time. Applicants who have already completed PD1 stage in UCD, will soon complete a PD1, or whose total postdoctoral experience including this post would exceed 4 years should not apply and should instead refer to PD2 posts.

How to apply

Click the Apply button on the vacancy page for further details and submit the application before the closing date and time. Applications must be completed by 12:00 noon local Irish time on 30 September 2026.

More information can be found here

Ask ApplyKite AI

Start chatting
Can you summarize this position?
What qualifications are required for this position?
How should I prepare my application?