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Senior Research Scientist, School of Geography

Employer
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE DUBLIN (UCD)
Location
Dublin
Closing date
21 May 2021

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Academic Discipline
Physical Sciences, Geology, Environmental, Earth & Marine Sciences
Job Type
Research Related, Other Research Related, Professional Services, Research & Innovation
Contract Type
Temporary
Hours
Full Time
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Job Details

Applications are invited for a 18 months post full time or part time of a Senior Research Scientist within School of Geography.

This position is associated with a larger project (Terrain-AI) that is focussed on the surface-air exchanges of energy, water and gases from a variety of landscape types (grassland, forests, etc.). A core element of this research will integrate of data from a variety of sources, including satellite, aerial and drone data, meteorological observations and existing socio-economic data to provide high resolution information on greenhouse gas emissions.

This information will be used to build profiling tools that can be used to develop and test management policies. The successful candidate will work with a large team with members focussed on different aspects of the project and be an important contributor in designing and implementing the research.

This research position is focussed on emissions from the urban landscape and has a focus on the greater Dublin area.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in geospatial data analysis, the integration of large datasets and the development of tools to automate data processing and analysis. The successful candidate will work with others focussed on modelling, observations and remote sensing.

Salary range: €40,000 - €55,000 per annum (to be pro-rated for part-time hours) Appointment on the above range will be dependent upon qualifications and experience.

Closing date: 17:00hrs (local Irish time) on 21st May 2021

Applications must be submitted by the closing date and time specified. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time of 17:00hrs (Local Irish Time) on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system. UCD are unable to accept late applications.

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

UCD do not require assistance from Recruitment Agencies. Any CV's submitted by Recruitment Agencies will be returned.

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UCD is Ireland's most globally engaged university with over 37,000 students drawn from 152 countries, including over 4,500 students based at locations outside of Ireland. 
 
The international standing of UCD has grown in recent years; it is currently ranked within the top 1% of higher education institutions world-wide.
 
As Ireland's largest university, with its great strength and diversity of disciplines, UCD embraces its role to contribute to the flourishing of Ireland through the study of people, society, business, economy, culture, languages and the creative arts, as well as through research and innovation. 
 
Over the last decade UCD researchers have increased their annual number of papers in the international literature by 39% and have authored more than 34,000 papers in total. 56% of the papers were co-authored with researchers from more than 130 countries. These papers are cited by other researchers at a rate that is 73% above the world average.
 
Located within 4km's of Dublin city centre, the Belfield campus is a carefully landscaped, modern campus. Employees can avail of world class facilities and participate in a range of engagement activities.
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Imagine yourself in a workplace with a genuine commitment to equality of opportunity for all staff and students. UCD is committed to creating an environment where diversity is celebrated and everyone is treated fairly.
 
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Telephone
+(353)17167777
Location
BELFIELD
 DUBLIN 4
Ireland
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