Post Doctoral Researcher (Level 1) in Crystal Engineering
With over 18,000 students and 2,000 members of staff, the University of Limerick (UL) is an energetic, research led and enterprising institution with a proud record in innovation and excellence in education, research and scholarship. The dynamic, entrepreneurial and pioneering values which drive UL’s mission and strategy ensure that we capitalise on local, national and international engagement and connectivity. We are renowned for providing an outstanding student experience and conducting leading-edge research. Our commitment is to make a difference by shaping the future through educating and empowering our students.
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JOB SYNOPSIS:
The Laboratory of Prof Mike Zaworotko currently works on metal-organic materials (MOMs), especially microporous and ultramicroporous sorbents. These advanced materials are aimed at addressing global challenges such as carbon capture and water purification. Funding comes from a variety of sources, including Research Ireland the European Commission and industry partners. The post-doctoral researcher will design and characterise new sorbent materials and evaluate whether these materials are suitable for further development. They will also engage in collaborations with academic and industrial partners and mentor junior team members in the crystal-engineering laboratory of Prof Mike Zaworotko. The person should have excellent experimental skills and a strong ability to communicate with both academic and industrial collaborators.
Applications are invited for the following position:
Faculty of Science & Engineering
Department of Chemical Science
Post Doctoral Researcher (Level 1) in Crystal Engineering – Specific Purpose Contract
Salary Scale: €45,847 - €52,339 p.a. pro rata (maximum starting salary €48,412 p.a. pro rata)
Further information for applicants and application material is available online from: University of Limerick Vacancies
Application Instructions
The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday, 2nd May 2025
Applications must be completed online before 12 noon, Irish Standard Time on the closing date.
“This is a professional training and development role and the training and development relevant to this position will be completed within the period of the contract. Post Doctoral Researchers appointed will be expected to complete the Researcher Career Development Programme.”
Please note your application must include:
A letter of introduction indicating how you meet the criteria outlined in the Job description.
A completed online Application Form (separate application forms must be submitted for each post applied for).
Please email erecruitment@ul.ie if you experience any difficulties
Applications are welcome from suitably qualified candidates.
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Pension Abatement
If an appointee has previously been employed in the Civil or Public Service and that appointee is entitled to or in receipt of a pension from the Civil or Public Service or where a Civil/Public Service pension comes into payment during the appointee’s re-employment that pension will be subject to abatement in accordance with Section 52 of the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and other Provisions) Act 2012.
Please note: In applying for this position you are acknowledging that you understand that the abatement provisions, where relevant, will apply. It is not envisaged that the employing Department/Office/Body will support an application for an abatement waiver in respect of appointments to this position.
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