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Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Biosystems and Food Engineering (BioAssess Project) University College Dublin in Ireland
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Environmental Science
Funding
Temporary fixed-term post until 31 March 2028. Salary range €47,273 - €53,925 per annum, dependent on qualifications and experience. The BioAssess Project is funded by Sustainable Energy Authority Ireland and the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine.
Deadline
Nov 5, 2026
Country
Ireland
University
University College Dublin
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University College Dublin is advertising a Post-doctoral Research Fellow Level 1 or 2 in the School of Biosystems and Food Engineering for the BioAssess Project.
The project focuses on environmental science, economics, and the social impacts of biomass use for bioenergy and the bioeconomy in Ireland. BioAssess aims to build a framework to assess unintended consequences of biomass use across sectors and to support industry, local authorities, and policymakers in developing sustainable schemes and policies. The project includes stakeholder engagement with an Industry Advisory Panel and workshops involving farmers, foresters, bioenergy processors, bioeconomy companies, and other relevant groups.
The role is a temporary fixed-term post until 31 March 2028. The salary range is €47,273 - €53,925 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience. The post is funded by the Sustainable Energy Authority Ireland and the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine.
This is a postdoctoral opportunity, with two levels described: PD1 for early-stage researchers just after a PhD or entering a new area, and PD2 for researchers who have completed PD1. Applicants must respect UCD’s experience limits for each level.
Deadline: 05-Nov-2026 at 12:00 noon local Irish time. Applications must be submitted through the vacancy page’s Apply button.
Funding details
Temporary fixed-term post until 31 March 2028. Salary range €47,273 - €53,925 per annum, dependent on qualifications and experience. The BioAssess Project is funded by Sustainable Energy Authority Ireland and the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine.
What's required
Applicants must be early-stage researchers for PD1, typically just after completing a PhD or entering a new area for the first time. PD1 applicants should not already have completed PD1 at UCD, and external applicants whose total postdoctoral experience including the advertised post would exceed 4 years should not apply. PD2 applicants must have completed PD1; they should not already have completed PD2 at UCD, and their total postdoctoral experience including the advertised post must not exceed 6 years. Qualifications and experience determine the salary point within the stated range.
How to apply
Click the Apply button on the vacancy page for further details and submit the application before 12:00 noon local Irish time on 05-Nov-2026. Late applications are not accepted.
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