Applications are invited for a temporary post of a Post-doctoral Research Fellow Level 1 or 2 within UCD School of Earth Sciences.
We are seeking a highly motivated geoscientist for a 24-month postdoctoral position focused on geological fluid-flow modelling in deep geothermal reservoirs on the island of Ireland.
The successful candidate will join an active, interdisciplinary research team working on the GEMINI project, funded by the PEACEPLUS European Union programme.
The appointed researcher will carry out a dedicated research project involving fluid-flow modelling in fractured carbonate reservoirs of the Dublin Basin and siliciclastic reservoirs of the Antrim Basin-both of which are key targets for district-heating applications.
The work will include 3 D fluid- and heat-flow modelling and calibration, integrating structural geology, sedimentology, and both stochastic and deterministic approaches.
Project outputs will include peer-reviewed publications, along with improved insights into reservoir performance and uncertainties in deep geothermal systems.
Post Doctoral Level 1 Salary Range: €46,305 - €52,863 per annum Appointment on the above range will be dependent upon qualifications and experience.
Post Doctoral Level 2 - Fixed Salary: €54,307 per annum Closing date: 12:00 noon (local Irish time) on 16/01/2026 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 Ph D 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.
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