Organisation/Company: University College Cork
Department: HR Research
Research Field: Environmental science » Other
Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2)
Positions: Postdoc Positions
Country: Ireland
Application Deadline: 10 Apr 2025 - 12:00 (Europe/Dublin)
Type of Contract: Temporary
Job Status: Full-time
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description
12 Months, Fixed-Term, Whole-Time Post
(with the possibility of a 12 Month extension)
Position Summary
Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Researcher position based in the School of Mathematical Sciences, University College Cork, Ireland. The duration of the position is 12 Months initially, with the possibility of a 12 Month extension.
The postdoctoral researcher will work on the Science Foundation Ireland (SFI)-funded project Ocean flow induced by internal wave-current interactions, as part of a research team led by Dr. David Henry (UCC). This project will use tools employed in the fields of nonlinear partial differential equations, dynamical systems, Hamiltonian systems, and integrable equations to address several gaps in our theoretical understanding of internal water waves. This project will involve collaborative interactions with a research team led by Prof. Rossen Ivanov (TU Dublin).
The successful candidate will be expected to carry out high-level research related to the research project, submitting publications regularly to refereed journals and participating in national and international conferences. The postdoctoral researcher will also be expected to interact closely with postgraduate research students connected to this project.
This position is available to commence on the 1st June, 2025.
Project Title: Ocean flow induced by internal wave-current interactions
Post Duration: 12 Months initially, with the possibility of a 12 Month extension, Whole-Time Post
Salary: €44,847 – €51,313 per annum, IUA PD1 Salary Scale
Informal enquiries can be made in confidence to: Dr David Henry, Principal Investigator, School of Mathematical Sciences, Tel: + 353 (0) 21 420 5861; Email: d.henry@ucc.ie
This title will apply to newly qualified Post-Doctoral Researchers and will be considered as a period of training as the researcher will have dual goals in terms of the research project and their own career development. The researcher will be mentored by a Principal Investigator (PI). It is expected that a researcher would spend not more than 3 years at the Post Doctoral level, subject to the term of the project and would then be eligible to compete for a Senior Post Doctoral post advertised by the University.
Primary Focus: The primary focus of the Postdoctoral Researcher will be research; however, a particular emphasis during this stage should include:
* To conduct a specified programme of research under the supervision and direction of a Principal Investigator/Project Leader.
* To engage in appropriate training and professional development opportunities as required by the Principal Investigator, School, or College in order to develop research skills and competencies.
* To gain experience in grant writing.
* To engage in the dissemination of the results of the research in which they are engaged, as directed by, with the support of and under the supervision of a Principal Investigator.
* To become familiar with the publication process.
* To acquire generic and transferable skills (including project management, business skills, and postgraduate mentoring/supervision).
* To engage in the wider research and scholarly activities of the research group, School, or College.
* To interact closely with postgraduate research students who are studying for a Masters or a PhD and possibly have an agreed role in supporting these students in their day-to-day research in conjunction with an academic supervisor.
* To carry out administrative work to support the programme of research.
* To carry out additional duties as may reasonably be required within the general scope and level of the post.
* To contribute to costing research grant proposals and assist in the financial management of a research project.
Health & Safety: In addition to the statutory safety duties of all employees (as prescribed in safety legislation and the relevant local safety statement) each staff member is responsible for:
* Discharging any safety functions delegated to them by their Head of College, School, Department, Centre, or Unit, in relation to the areas/activities under their control.
* Co-operating and assisting the University and the Head of College, School, Department, Centre, or Unit in the discharge of their statutory safety responsibilities.
* Ensuring that all work under their control is undertaken safely and without risk to health and complies with the provision of all relevant statutory legislation.
Note: As the university continues to expand and evolve, it is likely that flexibility in regard to the allocation of specific duties will be necessary. Accordingly, the list of duties specified above is not intended to be exclusive or restrictive; duties may be added or withdrawn but any such alteration will take place after consultation with the appointee.
Specific Requirements
SELECTION CRITERIA
* A PhD qualification in mathematics or applied mathematics.
* Candidates should possess a research background in the area of partial differential equations.
* Appropriate research experience.
* Appropriate technical competence and accomplishment.
* A capability of working within a project team to achieve results.
* Good communication, organisation, and interpersonal skills.
* A commitment to gaining practical experience working on a research project.
* Ability to work well within a team.
* A knowledge of fluid dynamics would be desirable.
Please note that Garda vetting and international police clearance check may form part of the selection process.
Candidates are requested to make a personal assessment of these criteria against their own qualifications, skills, and abilities to assess whether they should apply for the post.
Please note: Candidates who do not demonstrate that they meet the criteria as detailed above will not be shortlisted.
The University, at its discretion, may undertake to make an additional appointment(s) from this competition following the conclusion of the process.
Languages: ENGLISH
Research Field: Environmental science » Other
Additional Information
Additional comments:
Applications must be submitted online via the University College Cork vacancy portal (https://ore.ucc.ie/). Queries relating to the online application process should be referred to recruitment@ucc.ie, quoting the job title and project name.
Candidates should apply, in confidence, before 12 noon (Irish Local Time) Thursday, 10th of April 2025.
No late applications will be accepted.
Please note that an appointment to posts advertised will be dependent on University approval, together with the terms of the employment control framework for the higher education sector.
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