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Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Earth Sciences, Geochemistry, Petrophysics and Hyperspectral Imaging University College Dublin in Ireland

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Chemistry

Funding

Temporary 24-month postdoctoral research fellowship. Salary scale is €47,273 to €53,925 per annum, with appointment within the range dependent on qualifications and experience.

Deadline

Sep 18, 2026

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Ireland

University

University College Dublin

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Keywords

Chemistry
Environmental Science
Materials Science
Petrology
Petrophysics
Earth Science
Geochemistry
Hyperspectral Imaging
Physics

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About this position

University College Dublin is advertising a temporary 24-month Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Level 1 or 2) in the UCD School of Earth Sciences.

The role focuses on Earth Science research involving collection and processing of laboratory sample and drill core data, including infrared hyperspectral imaging to generate high-throughput proxies for complex geological properties. The project also includes collection of geochemical and petrological reference data to train models, plus spectral, petrophysical, and geochemical characterization of reference samples.

The successful candidate will work closely with iCRAG petrologists, geochemists, geophysicists, sedimentologists, and company geologists. The post includes laboratory work in Dublin and geological fieldwork/site visits in the UAE and Ireland, with opportunities for additional fieldwork overseas. The role also contributes to developing and rolling out a new Multi-Sensor Core Logger integrated core scanning lab in the School of Earth Sciences.

This is a research-focused post with salary on the UCD scale of €47,273–€53,925 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience. The post is intended for early-stage researchers at PD1 level or researchers who have completed PD1 and are eligible for PD2, subject to UCD experience limits.

Deadline: 18 September 2026 at 12:00 noon Irish time. Applications must be submitted through the vacancy page before the closing time.

Funding details

Temporary 24-month postdoctoral research fellowship. Salary scale is €47,273 to €53,925 per annum, with appointment within the range dependent on qualifications and experience.

What's required

Applicants should be early-stage researchers for PD1, typically just after completion of 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 should have completed PD1, should not already have completed PD2 at UCD, and external applicants whose total postdoctoral experience including the advertised post would exceed 6 years should not apply.

How to apply

Click the Apply button on the vacancy page for further details and submit the application before the closing date and time. Late applications are not accepted.

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