Ad Astra Fellow - Assistant Professor in Renewable Offshore Engineering Systems
We are seeking a highly qualified and motivated individual to join our School of Civil Engineering as an Ad-Astra Lecturer/Assistant Professor (above the bar) in Offshore Renewable Energy, with a focus on geotechnical or hydraulic engineering.
Key Responsibilities:
* Conduct high-quality peer-reviewed research in offshore renewable energy systems
* Teach undergraduate and graduate students in the areas of geotechnical and hydraulic engineering
* Develop and lead research projects in collaboration with industry partners
* Publish research findings in top-tier journals and present at international conferences
Research Opportunities:
The School has world-leading researchers in its two research centres, the Centre for Critical Infrastructure Research (CCIR), and the Dooge Centre for Water Resources Research (CWRR). The successful candidate will join and take a leadership role across CWRR and CCIR to advance the School's research in implementing offshore renewable energy technologies.
Ireland's maritime area spans 490,000 km2 and holds significant potential for offshore renewable energy from wind, wave, and tidal sources. Ireland aims to generate 80% of its electricity from renewable sources, as outlined in its Climate Action Plan.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on various aspects of offshore renewable energy, including:
* Developing offshore site investigation tools
* Characterising seabed sediments
* Exploring various offshore mooring and anchoring systems for floating wind
* Understanding hydrodynamic loads on offshore renewable energy structures
* Utilising AI and digitisation in wind and wave forecasting
* Exploring georisk mitigation strategies for safe and sustainable engineering in offshore environments
About Us:
The School of Civil Engineering is a research-driven school with a clear focus on delivering excellent research and education. It is an internationally recognised centre for excellence for its research and teaching, ranked in the global top 150 for 'Civil and Structural Engineering' (QS Global Rankings), ranking number 1 in Ireland.
The School is part of the UCD College of Engineering and Architecture, which was recently awarded a renewal of Athena SWAN bronze award, for its shared commitment to ensuring that faculty, staff and students experience an equal, diverse and inclusive environment.
We offer a competitive salary scale of €62,855 - €99,533 per annum and a comprehensive benefits package.