Post-doctoral Research Fellow Level 2 in Biological Wastewater Treatment, Chemical & Bioprocess Engineering - 019628

Post-doctoral Research Fellow Level 2 in Biological Wastewater Treatment, Chemical & Bioprocess Engineering - 019628

UCD - University College Dublin

Dublin, Ireland

€ 54,850 - € 59,654 per year

Position Summary:

This postdoctoral position will play an important role in a European Research Council (ERC) funded project, entitled “Analysis of Biofilm-Solid Interactions Underpinning Wastewater Treatment”. This is a five year research programme and is based in the UCD School of Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering.

A key aim of this project is to develop new mechanistic insight in the interaction between biofilms and particulate organic matter. The post-doc will join a dynamic multi-disciplinary research team located in modern facilities with access to state-of-the art technologies.

This is an advanced research focused role, building on your prior experience as a post-doctoral fellow, where you will conduct a specified programme of research supported by research training under the supervision and direction of a Principal Investigator.

The primary purpose of the role is to develop new or advanced research skills and competences, on the processes of publication in peer-reviewed academic publications and scholarly dissemination, the development of funding proposals, and the supervision and mentorship of graduate students along with the opportunity to develop your skills in research led teaching.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct a specified programme of research and scholarship under the supervision and direction of your Principal Investigator.
• Engage in appropriate training and professional development opportunities as required by your Principal Investigator, your School or Institute, or the University.
• Support your Principal Investigator and research group in the design and development of the research programme.
• Support if required, the development of proposals for research funding.
• Engage in the dissemination of the results of the research in which you are engaged as directed by and with the support of and under the supervision of your Principal Investigator.
• Engage in the wider research and scholarly activities of your research group, School and Institute.
• Take responsibility as requested for day-to-day advice and support of graduate research students associated with your research group.
• Mentor and assist, as appropriate and as directed, the research graduate students in your group, School and Institute.
• Carry out administrative and management work associated with your programme of research.

Selection Criteria:

Selection criteria outline the qualifications, skills, knowledge and/or experience that the successful candidate would need to demonstrate for successful discharge of the responsibilities of the post. Applications will be assessed on the basis of how well candidates satisfy these criteria.

Mandatory:

• PhD in Environmental Engineering or equivalent.
• 2/3 years postdoctoral research experience.
• Expertise in biological wastewater treatment.
• Demonstrated understanding of operational requirements for a successful research project and managing resources.
• Knowledge and application of the principles underpinning successful grant application.
• Ability to identify and fulfil the academic writing requirements for target publications.
• Proven record of working with team members and PhD students to help build their research skill and knowledge and to support and guide their professional development.
• Generates new ideas and links and builds upon existing ideas to generate unique concepts and solutions.
• Candidates must demonstrate an awareness of equality, diversity and inclusion agenda.

The PD2 post is intended for researchers that have completed PD1. As with the PD1, if you have already completed your PD2 stage in UCD or will soon complete a PD2, or your total Postdoctoral experience, inclusive of the duration of the advertised post, would exceed 6 years, you should not apply and should refer to Research Fellow posts instead.

Desirable:

• Experience in biofilms.
• Experience in mathematical modelling/simulation of processes.
• Demonstrated understanding of the value of academic and commercial information e.g. Non-disclosure agreements.
• Knowledge of IP processes and knows how to protect findings.