爱尔兰都柏林大学学院博士后职位招聘–UCD化学学院

Applications are invited for a temporary post of a UCD Post-doctoral Research Fellow Level 1 or 2 within UCD School of Chemistry

Reference no – 016844

We invite applications to join SFI funded proposal team working on Non-aqueous Generation of Soluble Inorganic Phosphate (SINFERT) led by Dr Kirill Nikitin. The proposed research is a part of strategic theme Creating a Sustainable Global Society.

This project can answer one of the greatest challenges facing humankind: the inevitable depletion of phosphate mineral resources. The objective of this project is to design an entirely novel method for phosphate extraction and recovery based on new methodology which will radically impact phosphorus fertiliser market and closely related phosphorus chemicals markets. It is hoped that at the end of the final phase of this research, the major undertaking would be construction and operation of a pilot plant scale production facility, patenting and commercialisation strategy and a multi-million-euro European funded network to exploit the technology.

This is an advanced research focused role, building on your prior experience as a post-doctoral fellow where you will conduct a specified programme of research supported by research training and development under the supervision and direction of the Principal Investigator.

The primary purpose of the role is to further develop new or advanced research skills and competences, including the processes of publication in peer-reviewed academic publications and scholarly dissemination, the development of funding proposals, the mentorship of graduate students along with the opportunity to develop your skills in research led teaching.

PD1: Salary range: €42,782 – €45,322 per annum
Appointment on the above range will be dependent upon qualifications and experience.

PD2: Fixed Salary: €50,539 per annum 

Closing date: 17:00hrs (local Irish time) on the 15th of January 2024

Applications must be submitted by the closing date and time specified. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time of 17:00hrs (Local Irish Time) on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system. UCD are unable to accept late applications.
UCD do not require assistance from Recruitment Agencies. Any CV’s submitted by Recruitment Agencies will be returned.

The PD1 position is intended for early stage researchers, either just after completion of a PhD or for someone entering a new area for the first time. If you have already completed your PD1 stage in UCD or will soon complete a PD1, or you are an external applicant whose total Postdoctoral experience, inclusive of the duration of the advertised post, would exceed 4 years, you should not apply and should refer to PD2 posts instead.

The PD2 post is intended for researchers that have completed PD1. As with the PD1, if you have already completed your PD2 stage in UCD or will soon complete a PD2, or your total Postdoctoral experience, inclusive of the duration of the advertised post, would exceed 6 years, you should not apply and should refer to Research Fellow posts instead.

Prior to application, further information (including application procedure) should be obtained from the Work at UCD website: https://www.ucd.ie/workatucd/jobs/