University College Dublin
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Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Geochemical Tracers and Groundwater Systems at University College Dublin University College Dublin in Ireland
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Geology
Funding
Temporary 30-month postdoctoral appointment. PD1 salary is €47,273–€53,925 per annum, and PD2 salary is €55,399–€60,250 per annum, with placement dependent on qualifications and experience. The project is funded by a European Research Council Starting Grant; specific tuition or additional benefits are not stated.
Deadline
Jan 15, 2027
Country
Ireland
University
University College Dublin
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About this position
University College Dublin's School of Earth Sciences is recruiting a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Level 1 or Level 2 for a temporary 30-month position in Ireland.
The researcher will contribute to TabPhish, a five-year project funded by a European Research Council Starting Grant. The project develops and applies innovative geochemical tracer methods to investigate human impacts on groundwater systems over decadal to centennial timescales, with particular emphasis on long-term changes in nitrogen sources and fate and water-table depth.
Responsibilities include developing and applying dissolved gas isotope analytical techniques, conducting laboratory experiments, collecting groundwater field samples, quantitatively interpreting geochemical data, establishing new analytical capabilities at UCD, designing research investigations, and collaborating with national and international partners. The role may also provide opportunities for laboratory research at collaborating institutions, particularly Heidelberg University in Germany.
The PD1 salary is €47,273–€53,925 per annum, while the PD2 salary is €55,399–€60,250 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience. PD1 is intended for early-stage researchers, while PD2 is aimed at researchers who have completed the PD1 stage. The application deadline is 12:00 noon Irish time on 15 January 2027.
Funding details
Temporary 30-month postdoctoral appointment. PD1 salary is €47,273–€53,925 per annum, and PD2 salary is €55,399–€60,250 per annum, with placement dependent on qualifications and experience. The project is funded by a European Research Council Starting Grant; specific tuition or additional benefits are not stated.
What's required
Applicants should hold a PhD or equivalent qualification relevant to the research. The PD1 level is intended for early-stage researchers, including those just after completing a PhD or entering a new research area; applicants whose postdoctoral experience would exceed four years including this appointment should not apply for PD1. The PD2 level is intended for researchers who have completed PD1; applicants whose postdoctoral experience would exceed six years including this appointment should not apply for PD2. Relevant experience in dissolved gas isotope analytical techniques, laboratory experiments, groundwater field sampling, quantitative geochemical data interpretation, and research collaboration is relevant to the role.
How to apply
Submit your application through the Apply button on the University College Dublin vacancy listing before 12:00 noon Irish time on 15 January 2027. Applications still in progress at the deadline will be cancelled automatically, and late applications are not accepted.
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