UCD Post-Doc Lvl 1, UCD Architecture,Plan&Env Policy, 12 months

1 Mar 2025
Job Information

Organisation/Company

University College Dublin

Research Field

Engineering » Civil engineering
Engineering » Civil engineering

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Ireland

Application Deadline

7 Mar 2025 - 03:04 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by a EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Applications are invited for a temporary post of a UCD Post-doctoral Research Fellow Level 1 within UCD School of Architecture, Planning and Environmental Policy.

Applications are invited for the position of a full-time 12 month fixed-term position as a Postdoctoral Researcher to work with the Platform4MMC team.

Platform4MMC project is funded by Research Ireland through the National Challenge Fund Sustainable Communities Challenge and has recently received 3rd stage funding. The project will develop a decision-support tool which will aid informed decisions regarding MMC projects based on their viability for a particular project and their total sustainability (social, economic and environmental). In particular, the candidate will help develop metrics to evaluate MMC value and quantify its social sustainability indicators, enabling comparisons with traditional construction counterparts. They will work with the team on developing approaches for integrating heterogenous data types into a single metric.

The successful candidate will have the opportunities to join a motivated team spanning civil and structural engineering, architecture, machine learning, economics, social sciences and environmental sciences and construction industry stakeholders.

Please submit the following documents as part of your application:

• A cover letter outlining your suitability for the post
• A 2-page CV

PD1 Salary Scale:€44,847 - €51,313 Per Annum
Appointment on the above range will be dependent upon qualifications and experience.

Closing date: 12:00 noon (local Irish time) on the 7th 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 the application procedure) should be obtained from the Work at UCD website: https://www.ucd.ie/workatucd/jobs/

Reference Number: 018352

Where to apply

Website

https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=eWFzZW1pbi5vemRlbWlyLjQ3MzU1Ljk5MDhAdW5pY2R1Ymxp…

Requirements

Research Field

Engineering

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Communication, Organizational skills, Research skills, A demonstrated commitment to research and publications, Knowledge of cultural and social matters relating to housing provision, patterns of living and community enhancement

Additional Information
Eligibility criteria

Mandatory:

*PhD in social sciences, social policy and justice, civil engineering/architecture and other related disciplines.
*A demonstrated commitment to research and publications.
*An understanding of the operational requirements for a successful research project.
*Evidence of research activity (publications, conference presentations, awards) and future scholarly output (working papers, research proposals, and ability to outline a research project.
*Excellent Communication Skills (Oral, Written, Presentation etc).
*Excellent Organisational and Administrative skills including a proven ability to work to deadlines.
*Candidates must demonstrate an awareness of equality, diversity and inclusion agenda.

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.

Desirable:

*Knowledge of cultural and social matters relating to housing provision, patterns of living and community enhancement.
*Knowledge of MMC.
*Experience in setting own research agenda.
*Experience in writing academic conference papers and/or journal papers.

Selection process

https://www.ucd.ie/workatucd/jobs/howwehire/

Website for additional job details

https://www.ucd.ie/

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

University College Dublin

Country

Ireland

City

Dublin

Geofield

Contact

Website

https://www.ucd.ie/

E-Mail

hrhelpdesk@ucd.ie

Phone

01 716 4900

STATUS: EXPIRED

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