Post-doctoral Research Fellow Level 1 - Marine ecology to underpin designation of Marine Protected Areas

Applications are invited for a temporary post of a UCD Post-doctoral Research Fellow Level 1 - Marine ecology to underpin designation of Marine Protected Areaswithin UCD School of Biology and Environmental Science.

Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) are a vital and proven tool in halting and reversing the decline in biodiversity and establishing a viable long-term equilibrium in our seas and oceans. Ireland has a maritime area of approximately 470,000 km2, one of the largest in Europe. At present only approximately 9% of that area is designated for spatial protection through provisions under the EU Birds and Habitats Directives, but Ireland has firmly committed to expand its network of MPAs to meet a target of 30% coverage by 2030. This means that there is a substantial amount of exciting ecological work to be done to inform and help design and expand Ireland’s MPA network.

Salary range: €45,847 - €52,339 per annum

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

Closing date: 12:00 noon (local Irish time) on 21^st of March 2025.

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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