Research Fellow in Chemistry Education and Public Engagement (EPE)

Post Status: Specific Purpose Contract – Full-time 

Research Group / Department / School: Chemistry Education Interest Group, School of Chemistry, Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin 

Location: Main Chemistry Building, Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin College Green, Dublin 2, Ireland 

Reports to: Dr John O’Donoghue 

Salary: Appointment will be made on the Research Ireland Experienced Postdoctoral Researcher (Level 2B) Pay scale [€54,850 – €59,655 per annum] for Feb 2026, at a point no higher than point [1] 

Hours of Work: 39 hours / Week 

Closing Date: 12 Noon (GMT), 20th February 2026

Post Summary 

The School of Chemistry in Trinity College Dublin (TCD) operates several informal education and public engagement (EPE) programmes, linking with schools and the public. The role-holder will coordinate the Research Ireland funded Chemistry Toolbox project, using a guided inquiry approach for non-formal science investigation workshops in secondary schools. They will lead the development process with teachers and other stakeholders, as well as the implementation with early career researchers from TCD, ATU Sligo, UCC and Tyndall National Institute. The roleholder will be familiar with co-design development methods, guided inquiry learning, evaluation research and stakeholder engagement. The programme of work will require frequent off campus work at events and schools in locations around Ireland, sometimes outside of standard working hours on a Pro-Rata basis. This is a temporary Externally Funded NonGrant-in-Aid specific purpose full time contract post which will end in line with the funding agreement.

Person Specification 

Qualifications 

PhD in a relevant discipline such as Science, Education or Science Education