Postdoc Research Fellow Lvl 1, Up to 31st July 26

Applications are invited for a temporary position until 31st July 2026 of a UCD Post-doctoral Research Fellow Level 1 UCD School of Agriculture and Food Science. The impacts of climate change and variability pose significant challenges to food security in Malawi, a predominantly agrarian nation heavily reliant on rain-fed agriculture. A key issue is how rural smallholder farmers can adapt to these changes to safeguard their food security, improve agricultural productivity, promote sustainable food production, and build resilience in their farming practices. This Research Ireland funded project aims to address these challenges by integrating indigenous knowledge with climate-smart agricultural technologies through co-creation with rural smallholder farmers and informed on by the employment of the FAO's Aquacrop, a crop growth model. The project thus blends traditional, indigenous practices - in essence SANKOFA, an African concept translated `go back and take it'; meaning `there is wisdom in learning from the past' - with scientific approaches, helping farmers select the most effective combination of these methods to secure their food supply amid changing conditions. Postdoctoral Researcher 2017 Level I - 7097 Salary: €45,847 - €52,339Appointment on the above range will be dependent upon qualifications and experience. Closing date: 12:00 noon (local Irish time) on 08th August 2025Applications 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.

Prior to application, further information (including application procedure) should be obtained from the Work at UCD website: https://www.ucd.ie/workatucd/jobs/