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3 Months, Fixed Term Full-Time Post

Position Summary

The School of Chemistry at University College Cork is looking for a motivated researcher to join Professor Justin Holmes’ team on a project connected with industry partner, Avoncourt Packaging.

The project aims to improve the collection and transformation of fine PET plastic dust into a reusable form for recycling, with a focus on energy efficiency. The role involves hands-on laboratory work to design and test a small-scale process, analyse how different operating conditions influence performance and product quality, and collaborate closely with the company to report progress and meet project milestones.

Achievement of the expected progression within Post Doc and Senior Post Doc is transferable between the Irish HEI’s. This can be reflected in the starting pay of a PD researcher. Similarly, as the PD scheme is an intergenerational training scheme completion of PD1 or PD 2 levels in one HEI will normally render that researcher ineligible for appointment at a similar level in another Irish HEIResearcher Career Development Framework | Irish Universities Association

Project Title: Process for the agglomeration of plastics.

Post Duration: 3 Months, Full-Time Post.

Salary: Post-Doctoral Researcher Salary: €46,306 - €52,863 p.a. (IUA PD1 Salary Scale)

For an information package including further details of the post see https://ore.ucc.ie/

Informal enquiries can be made in confidence to Professor Justin Holmes, School of Chemistry, Tel: + 353 (0) 21 4903608; Email: j.holmes@ucc.ie

Applications must be submitted online via the University College Cork vacancy portal https://ore.ucc.ie/ Queries relating to the online application process should be referred to recruitment@ucc.ie quoting the job-title and project name.

Candidates should apply, in confidence, before 12 noon (Irish Local Time) on Friday, January 16th, 2026.

Interviews will be held online the week after the closing date for application.

No late applications will be accepted.

Please note that an appointment to posts advertised will be dependent on university approval, together with the terms of the employment control framework for the higher education sector.

UCC is committed to creating and fully embracing an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated. As a university we strive to create a workplace that reflects the diversity of our student population where people from a wide variety of backgrounds learn from one another, share ideas, and work collaboratively. UCC is committed to being an employer that recognises the value of diversity amongst its staff. We encourage applicants to consult our policies at https://www.ucc.ie/en/edi/policies/and initiatives at https://www.ucc.ie/en/edi/implementation/and we welcome applications from everyone, including those who are underrepresented in the protected characteristics set out in our Equal Opportunities & Diversity Policy.

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