UCD Post-doctoral Research Fellow Level 1 - up to 30th June 2025

Applications are invited for a temporary post of a UCD Post-doctoral Research Fellow Level 1 within the UCD School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering.

The RESR project, funded by SFI, aims to develop innovative, mobile, and scalable renewable energy storage solutions utilizing Ammonia-borane for hydrogen storage. This project includes technoeconomic analysis, life cycle assessment, and process simulation to ensure both economic feasibility and environmental sustainability, with a primary focus on evaluating different scenarios using Ammonia-borane. Leveraging extensive knowledge of thermodynamics and hydrogen-oriented energy systems, this interdisciplinary research provides opportunities for collaboration with leading experts to advance efficient and sustainable energy storage technologies.

Appointment on the above range will be dependent upon qualifications and experience.

Closing date: 12:00 noon (local Irish time) on 21^st August 2024.

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.

Prior to application, further information (including application procedure) should be obtained from the Work at UCD website: www.ucd.ie/workatucd/jobs

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