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Post-Doctoral Research Fellow Level 1, UCD

Employer
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE DUBLIN (UCD)
Location
Dublin
Closing date
24 Mar 2021

Job Details

Applications are invited for a temporary post of a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow Level 1 in Life Cycle Costing within UCD School of Biosystems and Food Engineering.

Production of sufficient quantities of sustainably produced biomass as feedstock for the growing bioeconomy represents a key challenge for the biobased industry. SpiralG will build a first-of-a-kind, algae-based demonstration plant with a progressive production capacity of 10MT of phycocyanin per year. SpiralG will develop a blueprint for the sourcing, extraction and co-valorisation of the whole algae in the frame of an industrial biorefinery concept. This research project will focus on assessing the life cycle economic impacts of the biorefinery products and their value chains. There will be a specific focus on interacting with industry partners during all of these stages of the project to best understand the value chain and for on-site data collection.

This is a research focused role, where you will conduct a specified programme of research supported by research training and development under the supervision and direction of a Principal Investigator.

In addition to the Principal Duties and Responsibilities listed below, the successful candidate will also carry out the following duties specific to this project:

  • Complete a Life Cycle Costing analysis for the SpiralG project
  • Coordinate preparation of Life Cycle Assessment report deliverable for SpiralG

Salary: €38,631 - €42,201 per annum
Appointment on the above range will be dependent on qualifications and experience

Closing date: 17:00hrs (local Irish time) on 24th March 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.

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

Company

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.
There is a diverse range of staff at UCD, with employment opportunities frequently presenting themselves in the following areas:

  • Academic
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  • Research
  • Technical 

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.
 
Learn more about equality and diversity in UCD, including our new Dignity & Respect Support Service.
 
Visit the Work at UCD page to explore further benefits of working at UCD and to apply for a role.

Company info
Telephone
+(353)17167777
Location
BELFIELD
DUBLIN 4
Ireland

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