UCD Post-doctoral Research Fellow Level 1, UCD School of Civil Engineering, 21 months

UCD Post-doctoral Research Fellow Level 1, UCD School of Civil Engineering, 21 months Applications are invited for a temporary post of a UCD Post-doctoral Research Fellow Level 1 within UCD School of Civil Engineering. There is an ever-increasing need for actionable information to inform climate smart decision making for good management of our rivers and streams.  Currently, almost half of Ireland’s freshwater bodies are failing to meet good ecological status and current pressures, including those related to hydromorphology, are predicted to be exacerbated by climate change. The successful candidate will join an active UCD research team in the Climate+ Co-Centre, to develop new monitoring strategies and rapid response indicators to Inform the implementation of appropriate restoration measures for improving ecological water quality in our rivers and streams in line with the goals of the EU Water Framework Directive. A range of measures are being trialled in rivers across Ireland, targeting diffuse agricultural pollution and the reduction of fine sediment inputs to these freshwater systems.  Monitoring the effectiveness of these measures is urgently needed to inform on the most appropriate restoration measures, and their locations, to achieve the water quality improvements being sought. Specific objectives of the role include determining the nature, level (location, spatial extent) of interventions needed for measurable improvements in river water quality; identifying the factors which influence the timeline of system recovery; identifying ecological indicators of success (including biodiversity assessment), and developing guidance to support river resource managers in implementing monitoring strategies that can best inform the deployment of restoration measures. Fixed Salary: €46,805 Per Annum Closing date: 12:00 noon (local Irish time) on 02 March 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 CVs 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. Click on the link(s) below to view documents Filesize Notes 019425 - Job Description .pdf 528.7 eRecruitment Applicant Guidelines 273.7 Return to Search Results Apply Now