Applications invited for the following Post in the Technological University Dublin
Post:
Research Scientist (Aligned to Post Doctoral Salary Scale) (Fixed Term Wholetime for up to 2 years) Reference: 569/2025
Location:
The post will be based at one of the TU Dublin Campuses i.e. Aungier Street, Bolton Street, Grangegorman, Blanchardstown or Tallaght.
Hours of Work:
A 37 hour working week is in operation.
Salary:
The successful candidate will be appointed aligned to point (01) of the Post-Doctoral Researcher Salary Scales for pay purposes only i.e. €48,896 gross per annum (pro-rata). Remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. Incremental credit may apply in line with university policy.
Closing Date
:
5:00pm on 2nd January 2026. Late applications will not be accepted.
It is anticipated that interviews for this post will take place in week beginning
28th January 2026
. The interview assessment will be
35
minutes in length.
For further information and to make an online application for the above post please visit
website
visit
Technological University Dublin is an equal opportunities employer
Person Specification
TU Dublin is committed to being fully inclusive, which actively recruits, supports and retains staff from all sectors of society. We value diversity as well as celebrate, support and thrive on the contributions of all our employees and the community they represent. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from everybody, regardless of race, sex, ethnicity, religion, nationality, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital status/civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, as well as being open to flexible working practices. During the recruitment and section process, candidates will be expected to demonstrate an appropriate mix of knowledge, experience and skills described below. For shortlisting purposes, candidates will be expected to demonstrate the degree to which they meet both the essential and desirable criteria set out below.
Theidealcandidatewilldemonstratetheappropriatemixofknowledge,experience,skills,talent and abilities required for the role as outlined below and must satisfy all of the essential criteria:
Essentials
* An Honours Degree from an approved degree awarding institution or equivalent in a scientific, engineering or closely related discipline (Essential)
* Research degree, normally MSc, MEng or PhD., in a scientific or engineering discipline (Essential)
* Strong understanding of international testing standards, techniques and methodologies used in industrial focused coatings and surface chemistry testing and research(Essential)
* Evidence of business development skills that has led to a strong collaboration record with industrial research partners(Essential)
Experience in an R&D focussed organisation (three years) in the public or private sector
(Essential)
Candidates will be shortlisted based on their demonstration of meeting every essential criterion so are asked to clearly outline how their experience and qualifications meet the criteria.
Desirables
* Strong understanding of the requirements of undertaking multiple R&D projects at the same time from a commercial perspective(Desirable)
* Effective written and verbal communication skills with ability to present complex information effectively to a range of audiences(Desirable)
* Strong evidence of working in small teams to deliver projects in a timely manner(Desirable)
Candidates may be shortlisted on the basis of none, one or more of these desirable criteria and are asked to clearly outline how their experience and qualifications meet the criteria.
Skills
Research Teamwork