Post-Doctoral Researcher
Project: Mineralogical and surface textural controls on high
PSV aggregates
Closing Date for Applications: 17th April 2015
School: Biological, Earth and Environmental Science (BEES)
College: College of Science, Engineering and Food Science, University College
Cork, Ireland.
Contract Type: Fixed Term Whole-Time
Job Type: Research
Salary: IUA Post-Doctoral Researcher Scale: €33,975 - €38,155 p.a.
Position Summary
A post-doctoral researcher is sought to undertake a project investigating the
petrological characteristics of high PSV and very-high PSV (polished stone value)
aggregates from selected sandstone quarries in the Munster region, southern Ireland.
Very high PSV aggregates are only produced at a limited number of sites in Ireland
and the UK. In addition, the only source of pre-coated chips (essential for Hot Rolled
Asphalt surfacing) on the Island is in Northern Ireland. The research will be
multidisciplinary in nature combining petrology and microstructural studies with
mapping and applied geophysical techniques to help delineate the spatial extent of
these deposits in the field. The geological models generated for the selected deposits
will be used to identify other potential source areas for high and very-high PSV
resources.
Post Duration: 2 years
Key Duties and Responsibilities
This project 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 the Principal Investigator (PI). While the primary
focus of the Postdoctoral Researcher will be research, the complete list of duties and
responsibilities will include the following activities;
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To conduct and lead a research programme on the geological characterisation
of high/very high PSV aggregate deposits.
To actively engage in the dissemination of the research results (in particular
the preparation and submision of research papers to high impact international
journals) as directed by and under the supervision of a Principal Investigator.
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To interact closely with postgraduate research students who are studying for a
Masters or a PhD in related subject areas in the School of BEES and have an
agreed role in supporting these students in their day to day research in
conjunction with the Principal Investigator.
To engage in appropriate training and professional development opportunities
as required by the Principal Investigator in order to develop research skills and
competencies.
To gain and develop experience in grant writing.
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 School of
Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences at UCC.
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 the research project.
For informal enquiries on the post candidates should contact:
Name: Dr. Patrick Meere
Title: Geology, School of Biological, Earth & Environmental Sciences, University
College Cork, Ireland
Email Address: p.meere@ucc.ie
Telephone: +353 21 490 4576
To Apply:
Please submit a short cover letter and C.V. to Dr. Meere at the above email address on
or before the closing date of 1st May 2015.
Supplementary Information on the School of Biological, Earth & Environmental
Sciences and the post is available at the following URL: http://www.ucc.ie/en/bees/