Exciting 24 month post-doc position available within the Environmental Research Group at TCD modelling and mapping groundwater recharge in Ireland under various climate scenarios and timeframes. This project aims to develop and implement a methodology to evaluate the vulnerability of
groundwater recharge to a changing climate in Ireland. The project is a collaboration between Trinity College Dublin (TCD) and South East Technical University (SETU), and will establish a practical, repeatable methodology for the estimation of historic and future groundwater recharge rates to better understand the factors impacting on and the likely trends in future groundwater recharge. The research project, AQCLIMATE, will be completed over a 24-month timeframe. The successful candidate will be working collaboratively with a 2nd post-doctoral researcher based in SETU. Both researchers on this project will also be working in close collaboration with another European project related to groundwater recharge which is commencing within the research group.
Funding Information
The project is funded by the Irish Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Geological Survey Ireland (GSI).
Person Specification
The postdoctoral researcher will join a highly dynamic, international research team performing leading research in climate modelling and GIS. The researcher will primarily be based in Trinity College Dublin (TCD) but will work with academics from SETU.
Qualifications
A PhD in Science, Engineering or similar discipline from an internationally recognised institution with at least 3 years post-graduate experience.
Knowledge & Experience (Essential & Desirable)
Essential
• A PhD in Science, Engineering or similar discipline from an internationally recognised institution
• Knowledge of hydrogeology and hydrology
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Strong background in GIS and PYTHON coding
• The successful candidate will be fluent in both written and spoken English
Desirable
• Knowledge of Irish soils, hydrogeology and hydrology
• Experience in numerical modelling (ideally hydrogeological or hydrological modelling) would be highly advantageous
• Backgrounds in GIS modelling, probabilistic modelling, computer modelling or climate adaptation engineering would also be an advantage
• Full drivers licence
Skills & Competencies
• Candidates must possess strong analytical and communication (written and oral English) skills
• Project management skills including working to tight deadlines
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment
• Strong proficiency in spoken and written English is required, together with excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate on application that they meet TCD’s English language requirements and provide all necessary documentation.
• In order to be shortlisted for interview, you must meet the TCD English speaking requirements so please provide evidence in your application.
Application Procedure
Interested applicants should submit, within a single PDF document, a 2-page max CV with educational background, transcripts of degree results, list of publications and conference presentations, a short (1–2 page) letter of motivation and contact details for 2 referees submitted. The motivation letter should clearly state how the applicant’s research interests and skills relate to the research project outlined above. Send these directly to:-
Dr Patrick Morrissey
Patrick.morrissey@tcd.ie