Post Doctoral Researcher, Specified Purpose, Department of Physics, Maynooth University
Maynooth University is committed to a strategy in which the primary University goals of excellent research and scholarship and outstanding education are interlinked and equally valued.
We are seeking a Post Doctoral Researcher to work in Dr. John Regan’s research group conducting high quality research in astrophysics in the field of massive black hole formation at high redshift. Specifically, the role will require the candidate to actively analyse and disseminate data from the SEEDZ datasets. This will require the candidate to have existing skills in computational astrophysics, high redshift astrophysics, galaxy formation and massive black hole formation and growth.
The successful candidate will also be expected to interact with other member of Dr. Regan's group furthering the group's research goals
Salary:
Post Doctoral Researcher (2026) € 46,805– 49,395 p.a. (3 points – with increments)
Appointments will be made in accordance with public sector pay provisions.
Application Instructions
Closing Date:
23:30hrs (local Irish time) on Sunday, 21st of June 2026
Please note all applications must be made via our Online Recruitment Portal at the following link:
https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/human-resources/vacancies
Applications must be submitted by the closing date and time specified above. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system.
Late applications will not be accepted.
Maynooth University is an equal opportunities employer
The position is subject to the Statutes of the University