Applications are invited for a permanent post of a Post Doc Research Fellow Level 1 or 2 within UCD School of Electrical and Electronic EngineeringThe QUBIC (www.qubic.ie) project is a strategic initiative aimed at addressing critical challenges in high-impact sectors such as energy, advanced materials, and pharmaceutical discovery through advancing quantum computing. The project is funded by Enterprise Ireland through the Disruptive Technologies Innovation Fund (DTIF).The successful candidate will contribute to the “Quantum Computing for Power and Energy Systems” research stream. The aim is to establish tangible prospects for leveraging Quantum Computing to address the modern day computational and stochastic challenges of electrical power system planning and operation. 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. Research activities will be carried out within an interdisciplinary team of UCD researchers working on QUBIC across Electrical Power Systems and Quantum Computing, providing opportunities for close collaboration and upskilling across the two domains.Salary Range: €47,273 - €53,925 per annum or €55,399 - €58,578 per annumAppointment on the above range will be dependent upon qualifications and experience.Closing date: 12:00 noon (local Irish time) on 9/10/2026Applications 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.The PD2 post is intended for researchers that have completed PD1. As with the PD1, if you have already completed your PD2 stage in UCD or will soon complete a PD2, or your total Postdoctoral experience, inclusive of the duration of the advertised post, would exceed 6 years, you should not apply and should refer to Research Fellow 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/Reference Number: 020074
QUANTUM ROLE CONTEXT | Appended by Quantum.Jobs v2
Role context:
This postdoctoral research role exists to conduct academic research into domain-specific applications of quantum algorithms within specialized engineering streams. Positioned within an academic engineering environment, early-career researchers in this function operate between theoretical quantum computing concepts and practical domain-specific challenges. Working within interdisciplinary research teams, individuals in this position execute algorithmic modeling, simulation, and analytical investigations to evaluate how computational methods address stochastic and operational problems in energy infrastructure.
Quantum ecosystem relevance:
The role contributes to the broader quantum ecosystem by evaluating domain-tailored quantum algorithms for complex infrastructure sectors. As quantum hardware capabilities evolve, academic research functions evaluate algorithm efficiency against specialized computational bottlenecks. By bridging foundational quantum software concepts with domain-specific engineering challenges, this position supports early-stage application testing and domain integration. This academic research helps build practical frameworks for utilizing near-term quantum processors across real-world industrial and energy management platforms.
Capability signals:
- Expertise in applying quantum computing methods to power and energy systems modeling
- Background in mathematical modeling and stochastic optimization within complex engineering systems
- Ability to conduct interdisciplinary research across domain engineering and quantum computing
- Experience evaluating near-term quantum algorithms for complex domain-specific computational challenges
- Skill in publishing technical academic research and collaborating within multi-institutional projects
