Organisation/Company: University College Dublin
Research Field
Engineering > Other Engineering > Other
Researcher Profile
First Stage Researcher (R1)
Country
Ireland
Application Deadline
3 Jul 2025 - 09:21 (UTC)
Type of Contract
Temporary
Job Status
Full-time
Funding
Not funded by a EU programme
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 Architecture, Planning & Environmental Policy.
This full-time, fixed-term position is until December 2025, working with Prof Elizabeth Shotton and Dr Daniel McCrum.
The project is funded by the SFI-Defence Organisation Innovation Challenge in collaboration with the Irish Department of Defence and Defence Forces. The Modular Adaptable Shelter (MASH) project aims to develop a lightweight, portable, and rapidly deployable shelter to meet operational needs and provide temporary emergency housing, protecting against various weather conditions. The project involves innovative design for manufacture and assembly, modern construction methods, and design for disassembly techniques, aiming to enhance mobility and responsiveness of defence forces.
Salary: €45,847 - €52,339 Per Annum, dependent on qualifications and experience.
Closing date: 12:00 noon (Irish time), 3rd July 2025.
Applications must be submitted by the deadline. Late applications will not be accepted. UCD does not require recruitment agency assistance, and submissions from agencies will be returned.
This PD1 position is suitable for early-stage researchers, just after completing a PhD or entering a new research area. Candidates with more than 4 years of postdoctoral experience or who have completed their PD1 in UCD should consider PD2 positions instead.
Qualifications and Skills
* PhD in Construction Technology, Architecture, or equivalent, with experience in Thermal Modelling.
* Strong research and publication record.
* Understanding of operational research requirements.
* Research activity evidenced by publications, conference presentations, awards, and proposals.
* Excellent communication skills (oral, written, presentation).
* Strong organizational and administrative skills, with ability to meet deadlines.
* Awareness of equality, diversity, and inclusion policies.
* Experience in Computational Fluid Dynamics (desirable).
* Experience in architectural practice, construction detailing, and specification writing.
* Knowledge of thermal dynamics and material performance.
* Understanding of electrical, heating, and cooling systems.
* Experience collaborating with industry or external partners.
* Ability to set own research agenda.
Additional Information
Eligibility criteria include a PhD in relevant fields, research commitment, and relevant experience as outlined above.
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