Post-Doctoral Researcher – DRIFT-HDV

This title will apply to newly qualified Post-Doctoral Researchers and will be considered as a period of training as the researcher will have dual goals in terms of the research project and their own career development. The researcher will be mentored by a Principal Investigator (PI). It is expected that a researcher would spend not more than 3 years at the Post Doctoral level, subject to the term of the project and would then be eligible to compete for a Senior Post Doctoral post advertised by the University.

The primary focus of the Postdoctoral Researcher will be research, however a particular emphasis during this stage should include:

• To conduct a specified programme of research under the supervision and direction of the Principal Investigator / Project Leader.
• To investigate the potential of existing and projected HDV electrification technologies. 
  • To investigate the technical and infrastructural feasibility of electrification of Irish HDV fleet.
  • To carry out a cost-benefit analysis of electrification of Irish HDV fleet considering life-cycle of the technology.
  • To calculate potential economic and environmental (air quality and noise) impact and sustainability of impacts of electrification of Irish HDV fleet.
• To engage in appropriate training and professional development opportunities as required by the Principal Investigators, School or College in order to develop research skills and competencies.
• To gain experience in grant writing.
• To engage in the dissemination of the results of the research with the support of and under the supervision of the Principal Investigators.
• To become familiar with the publication process.
• To acquire generic and transferable skills (including project management, business skills and postgraduate mentoring/supervision).
• To engage in the wider research and scholarly activities of the research group, School or College.
• To interact closely with postgraduate research students who are studying for a Masters or a PhD and possibly have an agreed role in supporting these students in their day to day research in conjunction with an academic supervisor.
• To carry out administrative work to support the programme of research.
• To carry out additional duties as may reasonably be required within the general scope and level of the post.
• To contribute to costing research grant proposals and assist in the financial management of a research project.

The successful candidate will be expected to have:

• A PhD qualification in energy, engineering, transport (or equivalent).
• Research experience with energy/transport sector decarbonisation, transport sector technologies especially electrification, freight sector modelling, life-cycle analysis.
• Appropriate technical competence and accomplishment.
• Capability of working within a project team to achieve results.
• Good communication, organisation and interpersonal skills.
• A commitment to gaining practical experience working on a research project.
• Ability to work well within a team.