Applications are invited for a temporary post of a UCD Post-doctoral Research Fellow Level 1 within UCD School of Biology and Environmental Science The BRICONS project, funded by the Marine Institute, focuses on advancing knowledge of the potential for restoration of native oyster reefs in harbour environments under climate change conditions.
Specifically, the project aims to evaluate how native oysters can function as a nature-based solution (NbS) to support harbours and ports through sediment stabilisation, while enhancing biodiversity and ecosystem services.
This includes their role in habitat provision, biodiversity promotion, ecosystem functioning, and their buffering capacity under projected climate scenarios.
Within BRICONS, the successful candidate will undertake research into native oyster restoration trials at sites in Ireland.
In particular, the candidate will lead the coordination of field surveys in Dublin Bay, carrying out environmental monitoring and habitat characterisation surveys at selected restoration sites.
Biodiversity monitoring will include video and photographic surveys, sediment sampling, and deployment of underwater baited cameras and other instrumentation to monitor fish assemblages.
The successful candidate will work with other researchers to develop, implement and coordinate a structured monitoring program in the Dublin site and as required in other partner locations in Galway and Belfast.
In addition, the candidate will lead the procurement and deployment of artificial reefs, shell cutch and other restorative approaches used in oyster reef restoration, including reintroduction and translocation of native oysters, in communication with project partners and where relevant local aquaculture and fisheries stakeholders at demonstration sites in Dublin Bay so that it aligns with approaches taken at oyster restoration sites in partner locations.
Fixed Salary: €46,305 per annum Appointment on the above range will be dependent upon qualifications and experience.
Closing date: 12:00 noon (local Irish time) on 19/02/2026 Applications must be submitted by the closing date and time specified.
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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.
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