UCD Post-Doc Lvl 1, UCD Electrical & Electronic Engr, 2 years

Applications are invited for a temporary post of a UCD Post-doctoral Research Fellow Level 1 within UCD School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering. 

The QUBIC (Quantum Utilisation for Breakthroughs in Ireland's Computing) project is a strategic initiative aimed at advancing quantum computing to address critical challenges in high-impact sectors such as energy, advanced materials, and pharmaceutical discovery. The project is funded by Enterprise Ireland through the Disruptive Technologies Innovation Fund (DTIF). 

In particular, the successful applicant will contribute to the "Quantum Computing for Power and Energy Systems" theme, which aims to establish tangible prospects for leveraging Quantum Computing to address the modern day computational and stochastic challenges of electrical power system analysis, control and optimisation. The dual goal is to tap into the current capabilities of Quantum Computing while also streamlining the future exploitation of further advancements in the field. The successful applicant will work within an interdisciplinary team of researchers on the same project, including both Electrical Power Systems experts and Quantum Computing experts, providing opportunities for close collaboration and upskilling across both domains. 

Fixed Salary: €47,273 Per Annum 

Closing date: 12:00 noon (local Irish time) on 10 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. 

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/