Applications and Position Details
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for a full-time fixed term position as Postdoctoral Researcher - Atmospheric Scientist undertaking measurement, analysis and interpretation of greenhouse gases (GHG’s), aerosols and SLCF’s (Short Lived Climate Forcers) within the Ryan Institute’s Centre for Climate & Air Pollution Studies at the University of Galway. The position is initially for a 19-month period.
Funding and Availability
This position is funded by the Environmental Protection Agency and is available from 4th May 2026.
Overview of the Project
The successful candidate will hold the position of Atmospheric Scientist, at the postdoctoral level, undertaking measurements of GHG, aerosols and SLCF’s (Short Lived Climate Forcers). This will be part of the EPA funded Atmospheric Chemistry and Climate Change (AC3) Network.
Measurement Activities
Green House Gas measurements will be made under the auspices of the Integrated Carbon Observing System (ICOS). Aerosol and SLCF measurements will be made under the compliancy requirements of the ACTRIS RI (Research Infrastructure).
Observation Sites
Observations will be undertaken at 4 sites in Ireland including the University of Galway’s flagship Mace Head Research Station. This site is one of the most recognized and respected atmospheric research facilities both nationally and internationally. It has >1,000 publications associated with it, leading to >3,000 citations per year, and an h-index of >92. The facility continues to grow in national and international importance, breaking new ground, not only in terms of operational monitoring of new pollutants in the atmosphere and delivery of real-time in-situ and remote sensing data but also in terms of fundamental research with the highest impact.
Salary
Postdoctoral Researcher salary scale €46,805 - €59,654 per annum, (subject to the project’s funding limitations), and pro rata for shorter and/or part-time contracts.
Salary Scale Details
(Research Salary Scales - University of Galway)
The default position for all new public sector appointments is the 1st point of the salary scale. This may be reviewed, and consideration afforded to appointment at a higher point on the pay scale (subject to the project’s funding limitations), where evidence of prior years’ equivalent experience is accepted in determining placement on the scale above point 1, subject to the maximum of the scale.
Closing Date
Closing date for receipt of applications is 17:00 (Irish Time) on 17th April 2026. It will not be possible to consider applications received after the closing date.
Additional Information
Please review full job description for further details and essential requirement.
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