Posted 04 July, 2026
Research Assistant, UCD School of Biosystems and Food Engineering, Until 31 October 2026
University College Dublin
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Full Time
Reference: 1592940211
Research Assistant, UCD School of Biosystems and Food Engineering, Until 31 October 2026
Applications are invited for a temporary post of a Research Assistant within UCD School of Biosystems and Food Engineering.
Effective management/protection of our environment and efficient deployment of resources is critical in addressing global climate change. A key challenge facing the wood sector is maintaining its carbon benefits whilst promoting wood as a potential substitute for non-renewable resources. In addition to forest ecosystems, wood products are carbon pools that must be strategically managed to mitigate climate change. The NxtGenWood project will address valorisaiton of forestry co-products to evaluate the mitigation potential of the forest sector as a whole.
This Research Assistant position will carry out a cradle-to-gate life cycle assessment of two biorefinery concept systems to determine the effects of selected NxtGenWood products on the environment, considering impacts such as; global warming potential, freshwater eutrophication, acidification, energy demand, water use and land use. The work will involve preparation of manuscripts for publication.
Research Assistant Salary: €34,129 - €44,311 Per Annum
Appointment on the above range will be dependent upon qualifications and experience.
Closing date: 12:00 noon (local Irish time) on 09 July 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 CVs submitted by Recruitment Agencies will be returned.
Applications are invited for a temporary post of a Research Assistant within UCD School of Biosystems and Food Engineering.
Effective management/protection of our environment and efficient deployment of resources is critical in addressing global climate change. A key challenge facing the wood sector is maintaining its carbon benefits whilst promoting wood as a potential substitute for non-renewable resources. In addition to forest ecosystems, wood products are carbon pools that must be strategically managed to mitigate climate change. The NxtGenWood project will address valorisaiton of forestry co-products to evaluate the mitigation potential of the forest sector as a whole.
This Research Assistant position will carry out a cradle-to-gate life cycle assessment of two biorefinery concept systems to determine the effects of selected NxtGenWood products on the environment, considering impacts such as; global warming potential, freshwater eutrophication, acidification, energy demand, water use and land use. The work will involve preparation of manuscripts for publication.
Research Assistant Salary: €34,129 - €44,311 Per Annum
Appointment on the above range will be dependent upon qualifications and experience.
Closing date: 12:00 noon (local Irish time) on 09 July 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 CVs submitted by Recruitment Agencies will be returned.
