Postdoc Research Level 1, UCD Spatial Dynamics Lab, 2 years

Applications are invited for a temporary post of a Post-doctoral Research Fellow Level 1 within UCD Spatial Dynamics Lab. STEER-NWE aims to increase accessibility to sustainable transport, more liveable and healthy cities, and reduced socio-economic disparities and car-dependence linked to transport poverty. How? By empowering public authorities to develop integrated, energy-efficient, and inclusive electric carsharing approaches. In the pursuit for a fair energy transition, metropolitan across Northwest Europe (NWE) face a major challenge: the dominance of fossil-fuelled private car use has led the transport sector to become the largest energy consumer and major contributor to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Low Emission Zones (LEZs) help reduce pollution, but often create conflicting interests between energy, housing, and transport policies. Against this background, electric carsharing emerges as an energy-efficient solution that supports and aligns with EU climate and environment goals. The STEER-NWE project aims to enable the upscaling of electric carsharing through a transnational and cross-departmental approach, focused on three thematic areas. The successful candidate will be part of a dynamic team within the Spatial Dynamics Lab in UCD, which is currently running several projects funded by the European Commission, Science Foundation Ireland, EPA, NTA, Enterprise Ireland, etc. PD1 Salary: €47,273 - €53,925 per annum.Appointment on the above range will be dependent upon qualifications and experience. Closing date: 12:00 noon (local Irish time) on 11/06/2026.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 CV's 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.

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