Applications are invited for a temporary post of a UCD Post-doctoral Research Fellow Level 1 within UCD School of Civil Engineering. Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the position of a full-time fixed-term position until 31st December 2025 as a Postdoctoral Researcher in structural engineering with Dr Daniel McCrum and Dr Elizabeth Shotton. This project was funded by the SFI-Defence Organisation Innovation Challenge call and is in collaboration with the Irish Dept. of Defence and Defence Forces. The Modular Adaptable SHelter (MASH) project will develop rapidly deployable shelters that will meet the operational needs of the Irish Defence Forces and also create a temporary emergency housing solution through the alternative use of existing shelter concepts with innovative design for manufacture and assembly, modern methods of construction and design for disassembly construction techniques. MASH will significantly impact on defence forces mobility and responsiveness, as well as providing safe, comfortable and durable temporary accommodation. PD1 Salary Range: €45,847 - €52,339 Per Annum Appointment on the above range will be dependent on qualifications and experience. Closing date: 12:00 noon (local Irish time) on the 22nd of April 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. To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process click the Apply button below to Login/Register.