A prominent higher education institution in Dublin is seeking a Technical Officer to contribute to the School of Agriculture & Food Science. The successful candidate will engage in teaching and lead innovative research programmes in animal nutrition across various livestock species. This full-time position offers a salary range of €47,261 – €61,932 per annum, based on experience. Applications are open for a 3-year contract or permanent post, with a closing date of 05/01/2026. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Technical Officer, UCD,3 year or Permanent and panel University College Dublin (UCD) is seeking a Technical Officer to work in the School of Agriculture & Food Science. Responsibilities The successful applicant will work as part of the Animal Nutrition and forage production team, teaching undergraduate and postgraduate modules and leading cutting‑edge research programmes in dairy cow, beef cattle, pig and sheep nutrition and forage production & utilisation. They will be responsible for managing research within the animal nutrition laboratory, supporting the broader animal nutrition/forage production teams and delivering parts of the teaching and demonstration programmes as required. Pay Base pay range : €47,261 – €61,932 per annum (based on skill and experience). Appointment will be on scale and in accordance with Department of Finance guidelines. Application Details Applications are invited for a 3‑year contract or a permanent post within UCD School of Agriculture & Food Science. Closing date: 12:00 noon (local Irish time) on 05/01/2026. UCD will not accept late applications. No assistance is required from Recruitment Agencies; any CVs submitted by agencies will be returned. Prior to applying, further information (including application procedure) should be obtained from the Work at UCD website: https://www.ucd.ie/workatucd/jobs/ Seniority level Entry level Employment type Full‑time Job function Education, Research, and Science Industries Higher Education Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at University College Dublin by 2x. #J-18808-Ljbffr
A leading research institution in Ireland seeks a Research Fellow to lead projects on innovative mineral exploration tools related to a green transition. The role requires a PhD in a relevant field and significant experience in machine learning applications. Key responsibilities include supervising a research team and conducting original research on geochemical data linkages. Offers a salary range of €65,889 - €71,796 per annum. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Organisation/Company University College Dublin Research Field Geosciences » Other Geosciences » Other Researcher Profile Leading Researcher (R4) Country Ireland Application Deadline 12 Dec 2025 - 02:37 (UTC) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No Offer Description Applications are invited for a specified purpose post of a UCD Research Fellow within UCD School of Earth Sciences. We invite applications for a position of Research Fellow for a newly funded Research Ireland Research Professorship awarded to Prof. Sarah Gleeson in the School of Earth Sciences (UCD). The research programme is called "Metals for a Green Ireland: Developing innovative mineral systems and exploration tools" and is focussed on the provision of the critical and strategic raw materials required for the green transition. The research group will initially comprise 13 members from senior research fellows to PhD students and involves field and laboratory studies and collaboration with industry and other stakeholders. Prof. Gleeson is the Director of iCRAG and the research fellow will be expected to contribute to ICRAGs raw material portfolio and also to build collaborations with colleagues in the School of Earth Sciences at UCD, other iCRAG researchers and internationally. This research fellow will lead a work-package focussed on footprints around base metal deposits in sedimentary basins. In particular, the fellow will be tasked with carrying out original research to develop new machine learning approaches to link different scale geochemical-mineralogical-petrophysical datasets within a 4D geological framework. An initial focus will be identifying the mineralogical and textural controls on the mineralogical and petrophysical signatures of unmineralized and mineralized rocks (with Dr. A Melo, UCD). With Professor Gleeson, the research fellow will directly supervise two post-doctoral researchers and 3 PhD students within this work package. This position requires both a track record in publishing high quality research but also significant experience in working in, or with, the mineral industry. Salary Range: €65,889 - €71,796 Per Annum Appointment on the above range will be dependent upon qualifications and experience. Closing date: 12:00 noon (local Irish time) on the 12th of December 2025. Applications must be submitted by the closing date and time specified. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time of 12:00 noon (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 CVs submitted by Recruitment Agencies will be returned. Communication, Organizational skills, Research skills, SEM/EMPA/TEM, hyperspectral, CT or micro-CT, Experience with 3D geological models, Innovation and commercialisation outputs Additional Information Eligibility criteria PhD in geology, geochemistry, petrophysics, mineralogy, geophysics, materials sciences or data sciences with significant post-qualification research experience in applying quantitative or statistical approaches to geoscientific problems. Demonstrated experience in innovative applications of supervised and unsupervised machine learning and geostatistical techniques. Demonstrated experience in imaging techniques (e.g. SEM/EMPA/TEM, hyperspectral, CT or micro-CT) Experience with 3D geological models. Knowledge of programming and software development. Track record of high-quality publications and/or innovation outputs, in accord with the norms of their discipline. Typically, a minimum of 4 years postdoctoral experience, ideally including an international element and/or industry experience. Demonstrable track record in the following areas: Publications, as assessed by the norms of their discipline i.e. quality and impact of academic publisher, citations, ranking of journal publications etc. Supervision of students, including, where appropriate contributing to undergraduate project supervision and master's dissertations on taught programmes. Leadership of a team or laboratory in a research or industrial setting. Contribution to the writing of research proposals which are submitted to peer-reviewed funding processes. Capability to exercise independence in research, as evidenced by, for example, senior authorship/sole authorship of publications and invited presentations at conferences. Demonstrated contribution to management of single research project (reporting, financial management, purchasing etc). Proven ability to coordinate overall delivery of project objectives including interdependencies across work packages. Track record of communication research to a wide range of stake holders. Experience of devising new methodologies to solve complex research problems. Eligible to drive legally in Ireland, or abroad. Candidates must demonstrate how they can positively contribute to fostering an inclusive environment and a level of awareness of equality, diversity and inclusion. Attainment of independent funding through a competitive, peer-reviewed process. Innovation and commercialisation outputs, e.g. development of patents, prototypes. Experience working with industry or government agencies, nationally or internationally. #J-18808-Ljbffr
An institution of higher education in Ireland is inviting applications for a temporary position of Post-doctoral Research Fellow Level 1 within their School of Earth Sciences. The successful candidate will engage in research focused on developing innovative mineral systems and tools essential for the green transition. The role offers a salary range of €46,305 - €52,861 per annum, with applications due by 15/12/2025. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Organisation/Company University College Dublin Research Field Environmental science » Earth science Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Country Ireland Application Deadline 15 Dec 2025 - 08:13 (UTC) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No Offer Description Applications are invited for a temporary post of a UCD Post-doctoral Research Fellow Level 1 within UCD School of Earth Sciences. We invite applications for a position for a post-doctoral fellow (level 1) for a newly funded Research Ireland Research Professorship awarded to Prof. Sarah Gleeson in the School of Earth Sciences (UCD) and the Research Ireland Centre for Applied Geosciences (iCRAG). The research programme is called "Metals for a Green Ireland: Developing innovative mineral systems and exploration tools" and is focussed on the provision of the critical and strategic raw materials required for the green transition. The research group will comprise 13 members from senior research fellows to PhD students, involves field sites on four continents and collaboration with industry and other stakeholders. The research is focused on base metal deposits in sedimentary basins. The researcher will work in a dynamic team of raw materials researchers at UCD, although collaborations with the wider iCRAG and School of Earth Sciences community are also possible. Post Doctoral Level 1 Salary range: €46,305 - €52,861 per annum Appointment on the above range will be dependent upon qualifications and experience. Closing date: 12:00 noon (local Irish time) on 15/12/2025 Applications must be submitted by the closing date and time specified. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time of 12:00 noon (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. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Research Partner, UCD Research & Innovation (temporary, ~4 months) Applications are invited for a temporary specified purpose post of a Research Partner within UCD Research and Innovation. The Research Partners team is charged with driving closer integration and collaboration between the central research unit and the Colleges, Schools and Institutes. The team seeks to develop new research opportunities of scale, through enhancing connectivity and communication between the units, and embedding a greater focus on the strategic development of research across the University. Salary Scale: €70,037 - €111,200 per annum (Senior Administrative Officer IV, Scale 95). Appointment will be made on the stated scale and in accordance with the Department of Finance guidelines. Closing date: 12:00 noon (local Irish time) on 04/12/2025; applications submitted after this will be automatically cancelled. Late applications are not accepted. UCD does not accept assistance from Recruitment Agencies; any CVs submitted by agencies will be returned. Further information (including application procedure) should be obtained from the Work at UCD website. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Administrative Industries Higher Education #J-18808-Ljbffr
International Political Science Association The Voice of Political Science around the World UCD Ad Astra Doctoral Scholarship 2026: Environmental and Climate-Related Risk University College Dublin School of Politics and International Relations The School of Politics and International Relations (SPIRe) at University College Dublin is pleased to offer a new fully-funded Ad Astra doctoral scholarship on a project that broadly engages with themes related to environmental and climate-related risk, response, or resilience. Applications are invited for projects that assess vulnerability; evaluate the effectiveness of adaptation and resilience-building interventions; analyse the political dynamics of environmental governance; or map the role of various actors (e.g., states, international organizations, civil society, private sector entities, etc.) in addressing climate and environmental insecurity. Proposals related to the climate-conflict nexus, climate-related displacement, early warning systems, or data-driven evaluations of climate policy and program effectiveness are also welcome. Proposed projects should be empirically grounded and methodologically rigorous. Quantitative, computational, or mixed-method approaches are particularly encouraged, including but not limited to geospatial analysis, machine learning, predictive modelling, and causal inference techniques relevant to environmental or climate vulnerabilities. Applicants may pursue the PhD in Quantitative and Computational Social Science (QCSS) or the PhD in Politics and International Relations. The intended track must be clearly specified in the application materials. SPIRe is the oldest and largest school of its kind in the Republic of Ireland. According to the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023, UCD School of Politics and International Relations is ranked in the top 100 in the world. It is a dynamic, growing, multi-faceted and highly-international school offering an exciting and professionally-valuable environment for academic development. Our staff are engaged in cutting-edge research across the whole spectrum of political science. The successful candidate will undertake a PhD under the supervision of Dr. Elisa D’Amico, starting in September 2026. The scholarship will provide: Tuition fees at up to the non-EU rate; A yearly stipend of €25,000; and An annual research budget of €4,000 for research-related expenses such as data collection, attending conferences, etc. The scholarship is tenable for a maximum of four years, renewable each year subject to satisfactory progress. The scholarship is available on a full-time basis only. World Congress and IPSA Events Requests regarding the 2025 IPSA World Congress should be made to wc2025@ipsa.org General inquiries about IPSA events can be made to events@ipsa.org #J-18808-Ljbffr
