Postdoctoral Researcher (BLU-RAY) (Specified purpose wholetime for up to 5 Years) (Reference 403'2023)

24 Jan 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Technological University Dublin

Department

Directorate of Research, Enterprise & Innovation Services

Research Field

Computer science » Modelling tools

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Ireland

Application Deadline

16 Feb 2024 - 17:00 (Europe/Dublin)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

37

Offer Starting Date

25 Mar 2024

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Applications are invited for the following post: 

 

 

Postdoctoral Researcher (BLU-RAY) (Specified purpose wholetime for up to 5 Years) (Reference 403'2023)

 

Location: The successful candidate will initially be based in TU Dublin, Grangegorman but may be reassigned at the discretion of TU Dublin.

 

Hours of Work: A 37 hour working week is in operation.

 

Salary: 

The successful candidate will be appointed at point (01) of the Post Doctoral Researcher Salary Scale i.e. €45,322 gross per annum.

 

Closing Date: The closing date for applications is 5pm (Irish Time) on 16th February 2024. Late applications will not be accepted.

 

It is anticipated that interviews for this post will take place in March 2024. The interview assessment will be 40 minutes in length.

 

Application details/procedure: For further information, or to make an online application for the above post, please visit www.tudublin.ie/vacancies

 

https://www.tudublin.ie/explore/jobs/current-vacancies/

TU Dublin is an equal opportunities employer.

 

Knowledge and Experience

• A PhD or equivalent in Physics, Optometry, Data Science/Statistics, Exposure/Health

Science, Engineering (Optical, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil or Environmental Engineering) (Essential)

• Evidence of a research profile and publication record within the requisite subject area and specifically systematic and/or scoping review protocols, data extraction and presentation (Essential)
• A commitment to high impact scientific communication as evidenced by previous peer-reviewed journal articles and/or international conference presentations (Essential)
• Previous experience with qualitative analyses using a range of data modalities and types, and particularly code-based statistical, mathematical and/or meta analyses using appropriate software (e.g., R, RStudio, Python, SAS or similar) (Desirable)
• An understanding of or interest in public health and/or environmental health research (Desirable)

 

Skills, talents & abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively with a range of research stakeholders including experts

and “non-experts” (Desirable)

• Ability to work as part of a larger multi-institutional consortium of PIs and

postdoctoral/postgraduate researchers (Desirable)

• • Ability to work independently and an interest in applying for personal research funding

(Desirable)

• Previous experience mentoring/supervising research assistants and/or MSc/MPhil students

(Desirable)

 

Role Overview

The work on this Postdoctoral Research programme will be a major component of the EPA-funded “BLU-RAY – Blue light phototoxicity: Exploring the effects on human health and biodiversity in Ireland” Project. The Blu-Ray Project will seek to generate baseline data for blue light phototoxicity in Ireland by evaluating the effects of LEDs in multiple environments including (1) indoors (by monitoring blue light exposure in vulnerable sub-populations i.e. children/young adults, night-workers etc), focusing on the visual (phototoxicity) and nonvisual (circadian and sleep disruption) effects; and (2) outdoors (establishing the effects of Light pollution, in addition to blue-light interactions with other pollutants). Moreover, the project will investigate the potential toxicity of long-term cumulative exposure and the dose-response effects of phototoxicity, which are currently unknown in Ireland and have recently been raised as a significant concern by the European Environment Agency (EEA). Baselines will be established via desk, laboratory, and field studies, including mathematical and statistical modelling to inform new Irish regulations to meet the new criteria envisaged by EEA.

 

The BLU-RAY Postdoctoral Researcher role represents a quasi-autonomous research activity. The mentoring Principal Investigator (PI) will advise the appointee on the conduct of their research which itself will be part of the aforementioned research programme that the PI is responsible for. The intention is that during the employment of the appointee, they will avail of learning opportunities provided by TU Dublin and/or external agencies related to their particular research programme or research practice in general. At the completion of the Postdoctoral Research Fellowship period, the appointee will be expected to leave the University and continue their academic formation and development in a different research environment. At the completion of the mentored training period, the appointee should be in a position to take up employment as a fully autonomous researcher with another employer.

 

Principal Accountabilities

• Manage and conduct a specific programme of research and scholarship under the leadership of the Principal Investigator/Senior member of academic staff.
• Disseminate the outcomes of this research including peer-reviewed academic publications of international standing.

 

• Assist in the further development of the research programme and in seeking and pursuing

appropriate external funding.

• Where appointed to do so by TU Dublin, supervise or co-supervise with a full time member of TU Dublin staff, graduate research students.
• Take responsibility for and manage and conduct administrative and management tasks associated with the programme of research.
• Engage in appropriate training and professional development opportunities as required by the Principal Investigator.
• Play an active role in knowledge and technology transfer activities.
• Prepare and present research findings to colleagues for review purposes.
• Submit papers to appropriate journals and attend and present findings at appropriate conferences.
• Prepare progress reports on research for funding bodies as required.
• Seek new areas of research and prepare and submit research bids and proposals that will enhance the reputation of TU Dublin.
• Participate fully in the wider research and scholarly activities of the Research Centre/University and College/School.
• The postholder will carry out any other duties within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job as requested by the PI or Director of the College/School.
• Comply with all TU Dublin policies and regulations, including those in relation to Research Ethics and Health and Safety.

Requirements

Research Field

Computer science » Modelling tools

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Good

Additional Information
Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

TU Dublin

Country

Ireland

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://www.tudublin.ie/explore/jobs/current-vacancies/

Contact

City

Dublin

Website

http://www.tudublin.ie/phd

Street

TU Dublin - Grangegorman

E-Mail

[email protected]

STATUS: EXPIRED