Ireland- Vacancy for Post Doctoral Researcher (Level 1) in Materials Science/Engineering

With over 18,000 students and 2,000 members of staff, the University of Limerick (UL) is an energetic, research-led and enterprising institution with a proud record in innovation and excellence in education, research and scholarship. The dynamic, entrepreneurial and pioneering values which drive UL’s mission and strategy ensure that we capitalise on local, national and international engagement and connectivity. We are renowned for providing outstanding student experience and conducting leading-edge research. Our commitment is to make a difference by shaping the future through educating and empowering our students.

With the River Shannon as a unifying focal point, UL is situated on a superb riverside campus of over 130 hectares. Outstanding recreational, cultural and sporting facilities further enhance the campus’s exceptional learning and research environment.

Duties of the position

This is a professional training and development role and the training and development relevant to this position will be completed within the period of the contract. Post Doctoral Researchers appointed will be expected to complete the Researcher Career Development Programme.

Required selection criteria

• Ability to contribute to student supervision.
• Experience in teaching at third level.
• Ability to travel freely within Europe.

• A doctoral degree (level 10 NFQ) in materials science/materials engineering or related area.  
• Demonstrable experience in Thermoelectric and ionic thermoelectric materials development.
• Expertise in lignin and its characterization.
• Demonstratable ability to publish in high impact journals.
• Knowledge of composite materials and lignin is a distinct advantage (specifically lignin nanocomposites) 
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work and lead a team.
• Proven track record in proposal writing.

Benefits

Salary Scale: €44,847 – €51,313 p.a. pro rata (maximum starting salary €44,847 p.a.pro rata)

Employees of the University of Limerick receive a variety of benefits including:

• Supported professional development under the Researcher Development Programme and Staff Training Programmes.
• Membership of the Public Sector Single Public Service Pension Scheme.
• Membership of the Income Continuance Plan
• The opportunity to join the University’s Additional Life Cover plan.
• Coverage in the UL Sick Leave Scheme (available under “S” on the HR A-Z)
• Flexible working practices such as the Shorter Working Year Scheme.
• Preferential rates for health insurance. 
• Employee wellness is a priority and a number of initiatives take place each year for the benefit of UL employees, see more at Be Well at UL.
• Preferential rates for access to the UL Arena swimming pool and fitness centre.

Organisation/Company – University of Limerick

Research Field – Engineering » Materials engineering

Researcher Profile – Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country – Ireland

Application Deadline – 9 Jan 2025 – 12:00 (Europe/Dublin)

More information: EURAXESS