Applications are invited for a temporary post of a Post-doctoral Research Fellow Level 1 or 2 within School of Geography. This postdoctoral research position will support the delivery of the project 'Artificial Intelligence Supported Expert Prioritisation of Significant Effects: Streamlining Strategic Environmental Assessment Scoping and Improving Effectiveness (ScopeSEA). The postdoctoral research will lead the research tasks needed to achieve the project objectives detailed below. The role requires Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) knowledge and stakeholder engagement experience. PD1 Salary Range: €46,305 - €52,863 Per Annum ; or PD 2 Fixed Salary: €54,307 Per Annum. Appointment on the above range will be dependent upon qualifications and experience. Closing date: 12:00 noon (local Irish time) on 14/01/2026. 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 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. 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. To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process click the Apply button below to Login/Register.