Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Fellowship at the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies (DIAS) Astronomy & Astrophysics Section working with the Planetary Magnetospheres Group [dias.ie/planetary] on the topic of outer planet moon magnetosphere interaction. The Astronomy & Astrophysics Section is a vibrant and inclusive community of more than 30 researchers working on planetary science, solar physics, space weather, star formation, and high-energy astrophysics.

The Planetary Magnetospheres group work on a range of topics in the solar system. These include: (i) the exploration of Jupiter’s magnetosphere with NASA Juno, NASA Galileo and ESA JUICE, by modelling moon-magnetosphere interactions and examining  in situ fields, plasma and energetic particles and multi-wavelength auroral emissions from X-ray to radio to UV, (ii) the classification of the field and plasma environment at Mercury with data from NASA MESSENGER and looking toward to future measurements by BepiColombo, (iii) the study of solar wind-magnetosphere-ionosphere coupling at Earth using radio data from orbiting spacecraft like Wind, ground-based magnetometer data and upstream solar wind monitoring. At the core of our team’s work are the highest standards in coding and data visualisation, underpinned by our community-facing approach and openness to sharing our software [https://github.com/diasplanetary] and tools/event lists [dias.ie/planetary/#magneto-software].

The successful applicant will be involved in a project to tackle the big open questions in the field of the interaction of outer planet moons, their atmospheres and plumes with the variable magnetospheric environment. The work will involve a combination of machine learning, spacecraft data analysis and modeling of plasmas, fields, atmospheres and plumes. Data will be used from spacecraft such as NASA’s Juno and Galileo missions at Jupiter. The work will be conducted in the context of the scientific preparations for upcoming missions such as JUICE (working in particular with Plasma and Radio instruments) and Europa Clipper. There is scope for scientific independence with this post, building on the prior experience and future aspirations of the successful candidate. 

This position is available for 2 years in the first instance, with scope for extension, starting as soon as possible. Remuneration is based on Science Foundation Ireland Postdoctoral Fellowship team member budget scales (available here) and starting salary will depend on experience. The appointee will be subject to the general Irish public sector regulations as regards annual leave, sick leave, pension entitlements etc. 

Applicants need to have a PhD in space physics, computer science, or a closely related field. A good command of English is required for international applicants. Advantageous experiences include but are not limited to: spacecraft plasma and fields data analysis, modeling and machine learning in the fields of magnetospheric physics, moon magnetosphere interaction, tenuous atmospheres; as well as programming in Python.

Candidates should upload as one pdf document:
§  A cover letter explaining their motivation and research interests (1 page maximum)
§  A Curriculum Vitae (2 pages maximum)
§  A list of publications
§  The names of up to 3 academic referees who may be contacted.

At DIAS, we are committed to building an inclusive scientific community, distinguished by scientific excellence, gender balance, and diversity. The DIAS Gender Equality and Inclusion Action Plan may be found here and we welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates of all genders and backgrounds. Proposals for flexible working will be considered. Applicants are welcome to include in their CV (if applicable) any career breaks, and a short statement on any impact the Covid-19 pandemic had on their scientific productivity.

Please direct any inquiries about the position to: Dr. Hans Huybrighs hans@cp.dias.ie 

Temperature determination beneath volcanoes using geophysical-petrological modelling, with a focus on geothermal energy applications

The Geophysics Section at the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies (DIAS) invites applications for an exciting 4 year fully funded PhD position in seismology and temperature modelling using joint geophysical-petrological inversion for geothermal energy applications. The position is part of the newly funded MOD3LTHERM project (www.mod3ltherm.ie).

Application deadline: April 3rd, 2024

Description:
Determining subsurface temperature is critical for our understanding of the geothermal potential of a region and de-risking access to this renewable energy resource. However, directly measuring temperature in boreholes is expensive and often not practical at depth or across large lateral areas. Recent inversion and forward modelling programs have been developed which allow the estimation of sub-surface temperature throughout the crust and mantle, based on multiple geophysical and petrological datasets. This petrological-geophysical coupling is opening up exciting opportunities for characterising the thermal structure of the subsurface. The question remains: how good are these models? Do the outputs accurately characterise  subsurface temperature distributions? At the Krafla geothermal region in Iceland, there exist multiple measures of subsurface temperature and a host of other geophysical datasets that can be used to independently estimate sub-surface temperature distributions. This provides a unique opportunity to quantitatively assess the performance of these new petrological-geophysical approaches to temperature estimation, opening up a new field in geothermal exploration. 
Through this ground-breaking project, the PhD candidate will develop skills in seismic processing, handling large datasets, joint inversion and interpretation of new data. They will first gather existing models from multiple geophysical (e.g. seismic, gravity, magnetotelluric), petrological and lithological sources in Krafla, Iceland, in order to model the subsurface temperature beneath the Krafla volcanic system. They will use existing software including WINTERC and LitMod3D (Fullea et al., 2021 & 2009, Chambers et al. 2023) to determine 3D subsurface temperature and velocity structure. In addition the MOD3LTHERM team are developing new methodology that accounts for 3D lithological structure by integrating existing software for determining temperature and velocity. The new methodology will enable us to determine the subsurface geothermal potential more accurately in both high and low-enthalpy regions, which is essential for finding and establishing reliable, continuous, green energy resources. The PhD candidate will be the first person to implement this new approach. 
The overall goal is to better understand and characterise geothermal systems across multi-scales and provide quantitative estimates to reduce risk in developing geothermal systems.

Main tasks:
•	Integrate data from multiple geophysical (e.g. seismic, gravity, magnetotelluric), lithological (bedrock geology, core logs) and petrological (thermal conductivity, radiogenic heat production) models and sources, for use in a new 3D geophysical-petrological modelling code.
•	Build a 3D model of the Krafla volcanic system using our coupled petrological-geophysical approach, focussing on temperature, velocity and melt. 
•	Benchmark the thermal and geophysical models to existing Icelandic models, and compare to low-enthalpy models in Ireland produced using the same methodology.
•	Present results at national and international conferences as well as in peer-reviewed publications.
Additional Information:
•	The PhD candidate will have the opportunity to collect data from a new seismic network in the north of Ireland, which will be used in an Irish model (being produced by the PI) similar to the Icelandic model created as part of the PhD. They will work closely with the IMPROVE EU ITN and early career researchers focussed on Krafla, and  benefit from world-leading workshops and training opportunities offered through the ITN. The work will also connect to the Krafla Magma Testbed (KMT.is) initiative. 
•	The PhD will be supervised by Dr Emma Chambers and co-supervised by Prof. Chris Bean.
Duration: The PhD position is fully funded for 4 years
Scholarship: €22,000 tax-free annual stipend, travel budget, laptop and additional research materials, as well as an annual contribution towards fees.
Start Date: As soon as possible
Applicant Requirements:
•	Must have a Masters in one of the following fields: Geosciences, Geophysics, or Physics
•	Solid background in computational methods, signal processing, seismology, thermal mechanics and geology is advantageous
•	Requires the ability to work both independently and with a team of people from diverse backgrounds
•	Evidence of strong oral and scientific English writing proficiency

Application details:
Applicants should submit a PDF copy of (1) their CV and (2) a cover letter including motivation for applying, research interests and experience, and the names and contact of two academic references in one PDF file to the DIAS online recruitment system here. If you have any queries, please contact Dr Emma Chambers at echambers@cp.dias.ie.

For full consideration, application materials must be received by April 3rd, 2024. Applications will continue to be accepted after this until the position is filled. Selected candidates will then be contacted for an online interview. 
For further information please contact echambers@cp.dias.ie. 
At DIAS, we are committed to building an inclusive scientific community, distinguished by scientific excellence, gender balance, and diversity.

Temperature determination beneath volcanoes using geophysical-petrological modelling, with a focus on geothermal energy applications

The Geophysics Section at the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies (DIAS) invites applications for an exciting 4 year fully funded PhD position in seismology and temperature modelling using joint geophysical-petrological inversion for geothermal energy applications. The position is part of the newly funded MOD3LTHERM project (www.mod3ltherm.ie).

Application deadline: April 3rd, 2024

Description:
Determining subsurface temperature is critical for our understanding of the geothermal potential of a region and de-risking access to this renewable energy resource. However, directly measuring temperature in boreholes is expensive and often not practical at depth or across large lateral areas. Recent inversion and forward modelling programs have been developed which allow the estimation of sub-surface temperature throughout the crust and mantle, based on multiple geophysical and petrological datasets. This petrological-geophysical coupling is opening up exciting opportunities for characterising the thermal structure of the subsurface. The question remains: how good are these models? Do the outputs accurately characterise  subsurface temperature distributions? At the Krafla geothermal region in Iceland, there exist multiple measures of subsurface temperature and a host of other geophysical datasets that can be used to independently estimate sub-surface temperature distributions. This provides a unique opportunity to quantitatively assess the performance of these new petrological-geophysical approaches to temperature estimation, opening up a new field in geothermal exploration. 
Through this ground-breaking project, the PhD candidate will develop skills in seismic processing, handling large datasets, joint inversion and interpretation of new data. They will first gather existing models from multiple geophysical (e.g. seismic, gravity, magnetotelluric), petrological and lithological sources in Krafla, Iceland, in order to model the subsurface temperature beneath the Krafla volcanic system. They will use existing software including WINTERC and LitMod3D (Fullea et al., 2021 & 2009, Chambers et al. 2023) to determine 3D subsurface temperature and velocity structure. In addition the MOD3LTHERM team are developing new methodology that accounts for 3D lithological structure by integrating existing software for determining temperature and velocity. The new methodology will enable us to determine the subsurface geothermal potential more accurately in both high and low-enthalpy regions, which is essential for finding and establishing reliable, continuous, green energy resources. The PhD candidate will be the first person to implement this new approach. 
The overall goal is to better understand and characterise geothermal systems across multi-scales and provide quantitative estimates to reduce risk in developing geothermal systems.

Main tasks:
•	Integrate data from multiple geophysical (e.g. seismic, gravity, magnetotelluric), lithological (bedrock geology, core logs) and petrological (thermal conductivity, radiogenic heat production) models and sources, for use in a new 3D geophysical-petrological modelling code.
•	Build a 3D model of the Krafla volcanic system using our coupled petrological-geophysical approach, focussing on temperature, velocity and melt. 
•	Benchmark the thermal and geophysical models to existing Icelandic models, and compare to low-enthalpy models in Ireland produced using the same methodology.
•	Present results at national and international conferences as well as in peer-reviewed publications.
Additional Information:
•	The PhD candidate will have the opportunity to collect data from a new seismic network in the north of Ireland, which will be used in an Irish model (being produced by the PI) similar to the Icelandic model created as part of the PhD. They will work closely with the IMPROVE EU ITN and early career researchers focussed on Krafla, and  benefit from world-leading workshops and training opportunities offered through the ITN. The work will also connect to the Krafla Magma Testbed (KMT.is) initiative. 
•	The PhD will be supervised by Dr Emma Chambers and co-supervised by Prof. Chris Bean.
Duration: The PhD position is fully funded for 4 years
Scholarship: €22,000 tax-free annual stipend, travel budget, laptop and additional research materials, as well as an annual contribution towards fees.
Start Date: As soon as possible

Applicant Requirements:
•	Must have a Masters in one of the following fields: Geosciences, Geophysics, or Physics
•	Solid background in computational methods, signal processing, seismology, thermal mechanics and geology is advantageous
•	Requires the ability to work both independently and with a team of people from diverse backgrounds
•	Evidence of strong oral and scientific English writing proficiency
Application details:
Applicants should submit a PDF copy of (1) their CV and (2) a cover letter including motivation for applying, research interests and experience, and the names and contact of two academic references in one PDF file to the DIAS online recruitment system here. If you have any queries, please contact Dr Emma Chambers at echambers@cp.dias.ie.
For full consideration, application materials must be received by April 3rd, 2024. Applications will continue to be accepted after this until the position is filled. Selected candidates will then be contacted for an online interview. 
For further information please contact echambers@cp.dias.ie. 
At DIAS, we are committed to building an inclusive scientific community, distinguished by scientific excellence, gender balance, and diversity.

Temperature determination beneath volcanoes using geophysical-petrological modelling, with a focus on geothermal energy applications
The Geophysics Section at the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies (DIAS) invites applications for an exciting 4 year fully funded PhD position in seismology and temperature modelling using joint geophysical-petrological inversion for geothermal energy applications. The position is part of the newly funded MOD3LTHERM project (www.mod3ltherm.ie).
Application deadline: April 3rd, 2024
Description:
Determining subsurface temperature is critical for our understanding of the geothermal potential of a region and de-risking access to this renewable energy resource. However, directly measuring temperature in boreholes is expensive and often not practical at depth or across large lateral areas. Recent inversion and forward modelling programs have been developed which allow the estimation of sub-surface temperature throughout the crust and mantle, based on multiple geophysical and petrological datasets. This petrological-geophysical coupling is opening up exciting opportunities for characterising the thermal structure of the subsurface. The question remains: how good are these models? Do the outputs accurately characterise  subsurface temperature distributions? At the Krafla geothermal region in Iceland, there exist multiple measures of subsurface temperature and a host of other geophysical datasets that can be used to independently estimate sub-surface temperature distributions. This provides a unique opportunity to quantitatively assess the performance of these new petrological-geophysical approaches to temperature estimation, opening up a new field in geothermal exploration. 
Through this ground-breaking project, the PhD candidate will develop skills in seismic processing, handling large datasets, joint inversion and interpretation of new data. They will first gather existing models from multiple geophysical (e.g. seismic, gravity, magnetotelluric), petrological and lithological sources in Krafla, Iceland, in order to model the subsurface temperature beneath the Krafla volcanic system. They will use existing software including WINTERC and LitMod3D (Fullea et al., 2021 & 2009, Chambers et al. 2023) to determine 3D subsurface temperature and velocity structure. In addition the MOD3LTHERM team are developing new methodology that accounts for 3D lithological structure by integrating existing software for determining temperature and velocity. The new methodology will enable us to determine the subsurface geothermal potential more accurately in both high and low-enthalpy regions, which is essential for finding and establishing reliable, continuous, green energy resources. The PhD candidate will be the first person to implement this new approach. 
The overall goal is to better understand and characterise geothermal systems across multi-scales and provide quantitative estimates to reduce risk in developing geothermal systems.
Main tasks:
•	Integrate data from multiple geophysical (e.g. seismic, gravity, magnetotelluric), lithological (bedrock geology, core logs) and petrological (thermal conductivity, radiogenic heat production) models and sources, for use in a new 3D geophysical-petrological modelling code.
•	Build a 3D model of the Krafla volcanic system using our coupled petrological-geophysical approach, focussing on temperature, velocity and melt. 
•	Benchmark the thermal and geophysical models to existing Icelandic models, and compare to low-enthalpy models in Ireland produced using the same methodology.
•	Present results at national and international conferences as well as in peer-reviewed publications.
Additional Information:
•	The PhD candidate will have the opportunity to collect data from a new seismic network in the north of Ireland, which will be used in an Irish model (being produced by the PI) similar to the Icelandic model created as part of the PhD. They will work closely with the IMPROVE EU ITN and early career researchers focussed on Krafla, and  benefit from world-leading workshops and training opportunities offered through the ITN. The work will also connect to the Krafla Magma Testbed (KMT.is) initiative. 
•	The PhD will be supervised by Dr Emma Chambers and co-supervised by Prof. Chris Bean.
Duration: The PhD position is fully funded for 4 years
Scholarship: €22,000 tax-free annual stipend, travel budget, laptop and additional research materials, as well as an annual contribution towards fees.
Start Date: As soon as possible
Applicant Requirements:
•	Must have a Masters in one of the following fields: Geosciences, Geophysics, or Physics
•	Solid background in computational methods, signal processing, seismology, thermal mechanics and geology is advantageous
•	Requires the ability to work both independently and with a team of people from diverse backgrounds
•	Evidence of strong oral and scientific English writing proficiency
Application details:
Applicants should submit a PDF copy of (1) their CV and (2) a cover letter including motivation for applying, research interests and experience, and the names and contact of two academic references in one PDF file to the DIAS online recruitment system here (link). If you have any queries please contact Dr Emma Chambers at echambers@cp.dias.ie.
For full consideration, application materials must be received by April 3rd, 2024. Applications will continue to be accepted after this until the position is filled. Selected candidates will then be contacted for an online interview. 
For further information please contact echambers@cp.dias.ie. 
At DIAS, we are committed to building an inclusive scientific community, distinguished by scientific excellence, gender balance, and diversity.

The Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies (DIAS) is a government funded academic research institution in Dublin, Ireland. The Geophysics Section of the School of Cosmic Physics is currently seeking applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher position. The focus of this role is to investigate the feasibility of employing Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS) through optical fiber cables as a means of locating and monitoring conduits in karst that host flowing water. This new project will build off the novel results from a prior project in which seismometers were used in the same context. The results of that work will be available to this project. The study will involve conducting field trials and data analysis using both DAS technology and traditional seismic sensors, and will require communication with local land owners. There will also be a substantial numerical modelling component to this work, in an effort to understand the detailed processes at play.

Required:
-	Holds a PhD in seismology.
-	Substantial full seismic wavefield computational modelling experience.
-	Experience in modelling DAS response is an advantage.
-	Excellent level of proficiency in English is essential.
-	Demonstrated capability in handling very large data volumes.
-	Demonstrated capability in bringing original research work to completion.
-	Demonstration of past proactive engagement in wider teamwork.

Duration: Full time. One year.

Salary:  Salary range for this position will start on the first point of the SFI Level 2B 	Experienced Post-Doctoral Research Scale Oct 2023 (€50,539)

Start date & Location: 1st May 2024, Dublin based

To apply: Please submit a single pdf containing your academic CV (max 2 pages) and a statement on your interest in and fit for the position (max one page) and the contact details of two referees here. Applications that do not comply with these page limits will automatically be rejected.

Application deadline: 17:00 March 15th, 2024

DIAS is an equal opportunity employer.
The DIAS Gender Equality and Inclusion Action Plan may be found here:
https://www.dias.ie/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/DIAS-Gender-Equality-and-Inclusion-Action-Plan-Web.pdf

The Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies (DIAS), a government funded academic research institution invites applications for the position of Research Assistant (RA) within the Geophysics Section of the School of Cosmic Physics. The primary responsibility in the role will be collating and re-analysing data from both recent and legacy seismology projects, working closely with Professor Chris Bean in DIAS. A key objective is to obtain added value from these datasets with a view to making the information publicly available. 

Required:

-	A recent research background in seismology is essential. 
-	Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
-	Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic research environment.
-	Excellent communication skills with an open attitude to information sharing
-	Demonstrated willingness to engage with various research topics in
seismology. 
-	Demonstrated willingness to adopt new methodologies and fresh ideas

Duration: Full time. One year 

Salary:  Salary range will be €30,026 - €32,105 depending on experience and
 qualifications

Start date & Location: 1st April 2024, Based in Dublin

To apply: Please submit a single pdf containing your academic CV (max 2 pages) and a letter of application setting out your interest in and fit for the position (max one page) and the contact details of two referees, here. Applications that do not comply with the stated page limits will be automatically disqualified. 

Application deadline: 17:00 March 15th, 2024

DIAS is an equal opportunity employer.
The DIAS Gender Equality and Inclusion Action Plan may be found here:
https://www.dias.ie/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/DIAS-Gender-Equality-and-Inclusion-Action-Plan-Web.pdf

From mid-May 2024, the DIAS Planetary Magnetospheres group (dias.ie/planetary) is offering a 2-to-3-month studentship for a motivated candidate to work with the group on the topic of Jupiter’s moon Europa.

Jupiter’s moon Europa is thought to harbour an underground ocean that might support life. It is the target of the European Space Agency’s JUpiter ICy moon Explorer (JUICE), which was launched in April 2023. Observations of Europa have hinted at the existence of water plumes venting water into space from the moons interior. These detections raise the exciting opportunity that upcoming missions such as ESA’s JUpiter ICy moon Explorer (JUICE), NASA’s Europa Clipper or future landers could sample the plumes and directly study the underground ocean. The goal of this project is to use an existing plume model developed in Python to simulate the motion of the plume particles, their deposition on the surface and their detection using particle detectors in preparation of JUICE, Europa Clipper or future landers. 

The successful candidate should have a background in physics, astronomy, computer science, software engineering, or a related discipline, and have an interest in planetary science. Experience with Python, Linux, simulations and data analysis are a benefit, but there is also room in the project to improve on your programming and computing skills.

The successful candidate will be based at DIAS Dunsink Observatory in Dublin 15, and will have the opportunity to interact with scientists from across the Astronomy & Astrophysics Section at DIAS, whose research interests span magnetospheric physics, planetary science solar physics, star formation, high energy astrophysics, data analytics and machine learning.

At DIAS we are committed to building an inclusive scientific community, distinguished by scientific excellence, gender balance, and diversity. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. The DIAS Gender Equality and Inclusion Action Plan may be found at dias.ie/about-us.

The successful candidate will receive a tax-free stipend of €1,500 per month. The closing date for applications is 17:00 Irish Summer Time on Thursday March 21st 2024. The application should consist of:

•	a CV (max 2 pages)
•	a cover letter (max 2 pages) detailing why you are interested in the role and why you would suit it

The application and letter should be submitted to the DIAS online recruitment system here https://dias.ie/scpinternship2 by 17:00 on 21st March 2024. For questions about the internship please contact Hans Huybrighs at hans@cp.dias.ie. 

We look forward to receiving your application!

DIAS Research Computing Studentship: closing date Thursday March 21st 2024
From mid-May 2024, the DIAS Planetary Magnetospheres group (dias.ie/planetary), led by Prof. Caitriona Jackman, is offering a 2-to-3-month studentship for a bright, motivated candidate to work with the group on software development and data processing.

The intern will gain experience in:
•	Testing (and potentially improving) code to visualise data from spacecraft orbiting at Mercury, Earth, Jupiter, and Saturn.
•	Working with group members on best practice for software curation and testing, including unit testing, advising on code architecture and documentation.
•	Helping out with running large simulations in a high performance computing environment.
•	Exploring cross-platform implementation (e.g. Linux, Mac and Windows).
•	Version control (GitLab, GitHub etc.)
•	Detailed software documentation.

A successful candidate should have a background in computer science, software engineering, or a related discipline, and have an interest in the scientific applications of good code. Experience with Python programming is essential, and exposure to Linux operating systems would be an advantage.

The successful candidate will be based at DIAS Dunsink Observatory in Dublin 15, and will have the opportunity to interact with scientists from across the Astronomy & Astrophysics Section at DIAS, whose research interests span solar physics, star formation, high energy astrophysics, data analytics and machine learning.

At DIAS we are committed to building an inclusive scientific community, distinguished by scientific excellence, gender balance, and diversity. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. The DIAS Gender Equality and Inclusion Action Plan may be found at dias.ie/about-us.

The successful candidate will receive a tax-free stipend of €1,500 per month. The closing date for applications is 17:00 Irish Summer Time on Thursday March 21st 2024. The application should consist of:

•	a CV (max 2 pages)
•	a cover letter (max 2 pages) detailing why you would suit the role

The application and letter should be submitted to the DIAS online recruitment system here https://dias.ie/scpinternship by 17:00 on 21st March 2024. For questions about the internship please contact cjackman@cp.dias.ie. 

We look forward to receiving your application!

The School of Theoretical Physics of the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies invites applications for one post-doctoral scholarships in theoretical physics. Applicants are welcome from all fields of theoretical and mathematical physics; however, preference will be given to applicants with an overlap of interest with research areas where the school is already active.

Closing date for applications is Sunday 28 January 2024.  Note: this position is not suitable for candidates with more than one year’s postdoctoral experience.

Applications should be submitted through the DIAS online e-recruitment system through this link: https://dias.ie/STPScholarship
  
Candidates should upload a CV, research statement, and list of publications as one pdf file. The names of three referees should also be provided on the system. All referees will automatically be sent a request to upload a letter of reference once an application is submitted.

At DIAS, we are committed to building an inclusive scientific community, distinguished by scientific excellence, gender balance, and diversity.

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DIAS Research Fellowship in Theoretical Physics 2024

A Research Fellowship is available in the School of Theoretical Physics of the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies. It is a dedicated research position for up to five years.

Candidates must have a proven record as independent researchers in one of the following fields of study: Quantum Field Theory, String Theory, Mathematical Physics, Statistical Mechanics, Condensed Matter Theory, Theoretical Particle Physics, Quantum Information, Quantum Computing and Theoretical Cosmology.  Candidates should have a minimum of 2 years post-doctoral experience. The School also has a vacancy for a Post-Doctoral Scholarship, which may be of interest to junior candidates

Applications should be submitted through the DIAS online e-recruitment system.

Candidates should upload a CV, research statement, and list of publications as one pdf file to this link: https://dias.ie/STPFellowship. The names of three referees should also be provided on the system. All referees will automatically be sent a request to upload a letter of reference once an application is submitted.

The closing date for applications is 28 January 2024 (by 23:59 Irish Time). It is proposed to hold interviews for these positions on 12 and 13 February 2024.

Appointments will be on the basis of a fixed-term contract up to five years. The Fellowship salary scale is €60,376– €67,106 per annum (Personal Pension Contribution scale); €57,358– €63,751 per annum (Non-Personal Pension Contribution scale). The appointee will be subject to the general Irish public sector regulations as regards annual leave, sick leave, pension entitlements etc.

At DIAS, we are committed to building an inclusive scientific community, distinguished by scientific excellence, gender balance, and diversity.
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The Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies (DIAS) is seeking an experienced administrative assistant to provide high-level administrative support to the central administrative team.     
DIAS is a dedicated research organisation that attracts researchers and scholars from around the world.  It conducts and publishes advanced research across three areas: Celtic Studies, Theoretical Physics and Cosmic Physics (encompassing Astronomy, Astrophysics and Geophysics).  

This is an exciting role for a motivated individual who will have the opportunity to play a key role in supporting the office of the CEO/Registrar in achieving institutional strategic and operational objectives.
Further information on this full-time permanent position can be obtained here.      Candidates must have previous administrative experience, possess excellent communication/ interpersonal, organisational and IT skills.   This is a busy and varied role and the successful candidate must be highly organised and able to progress multiple tasks concurrently.  
      
Interested candidates should submit a letter of application and CV (which includes the names of 2 referees) as a single PDF document to the DIAS online e-recruitment system at this link: https://dias.ie/AdministrativeAssistant

The application deadline for this position is 22 January 2024. 

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Applications are invited for a PhD position in theoretical quantum physics, to start between March 2024 and September 2024. The position will be hosted by the Dublin Institute of Advanced Studies (DIAS) and the student will be registered in Trinity College Dublin (TCD). The position is fully funded for 4 years.

Research area

The position is funded by the SFI Pathways project “Robust and resource-efficient quantum metrology”.
There will be opportunities to work on a range of topics including (but not limited to):
• Quantum sensing and metrology
• Quantum ergodicity breaking (e.g., quantum many-body scars)
• Developing schemes for robust quantum sensing in many-body systems (e.g.: ref)
• Tradeoffs in precision / energy efficiency in quantum sensing
• Exploring many-body physics on digital quantum simulators

Hosting institutions/groups

The position will be hosted by the DIAS School of Theoretical Physics, although the student will be registered in TCD School of Physics. Both institutions are located within walking distance of each other in Dublin city centre. The student will also be a member of the Trinity Quantum Alliance (TQA). The supervisor will be Dr. Shane Dooley (DIAS). Close collaboration is anticipated with the QuSys research group in Trinity College Dublin, led by Prof. John Goold.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will:
• Be enthusiastic and highly motivated
• Have good communication skills
• Have an undegraduate degree with at least a 2.1 honors grade
• Have a strong background in quantum physics
• Have some computer programming skills (Python or similar)

How to apply:

To apply, please follow this link and submit the following documents:
• Cover letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Contact details of two references
• Brief summary of undergraduate or Master’s research thesis, including thesis pdf file (if available)
Any other enquiries about the position can also be directed to dooleysh@stp.dias.ie. Applications will be considered untill 16th February 2024, or until the position is filled.

The Geophysics Section at the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies (DIAS) invites applications for a 4 year PhD position in seismology and joint geophysical-petrological modelling. The position is part of the MOD3LTHERM project looking at comparisons between high and low enthalpy geothermal systems.
Application Deadline: 24th November 2023.
Description: Whilst high-enthalpy geothermal systems (e.g. Krafla, Iceland) are already contributing significantly to global decarbonisation, low-enthalpy regions (e.g. Ireland) still require significant risk reduction to understand the heat resource, before they can be fully exploited. The workflows for determining ‘heat in place’ in both scenarios are different in detail, but have some common characteristics.
The project aims to produce a new methodology that accounts for 3D lithological structure by developing existing methods for determining temperature. The new methodology will enable us to determine the subsurface geothermal potential more accurately in both high and low-enthalpy regions, which is essential for finding and establishing reliable, continuous, green energy resources.
The PhD candidate will build a new 3D temperature model for high-enthalpy volcanic systems in Iceland using a 3D modelling procedure. The new 3D joint geophysical-petrological-lithological modelling scheme is being developed from two separate codes, WINTERC and LitMod3D (Fullea et al., 2021 & 2009, Chambers et al. 2023). The 3D subsurface lithology map will feed into the joint geophysical-petrological inversion which relates geophysical parameters, including velocity and gravity, to a range of rock types, along with thermal property data and surface heat flow, in order to determine subsurface temperature and the geothermal gradient. The PhD researcher will then benchmark the thermal and geophysical models to existing Icelandic models, and compare to low-enthalpy models in Ireland which have been produced using the same methodology.
In addition, the PhD candidate will have the opportunity to collect data from a new seismic network in the north of Ireland. They will work closely with the IMPROVE EU ITN and early career researchers focussed on Krafla, including benefitting from workshops and training opportunities offered through the ITN. 
The student will be supervised by Dr Emma Chambers and co-supervised by Prof. Chris Bean.
Duration: The PhD position is funded for 4 years.
Salary: €22,000 annual tax free stipend.
Start date: January 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter.
Qualifications: Applicants should hold a Masters in Geosciences, Geophysics, Physics or related field. They should have a background in Earth Sciences or Physics, with a strong analytical and computing skills.
To apply: Please follow the link below and upload your CV and cover letter, including motivation for applying, research interests and experience. Please also include the names and contact of two academic references: https://dias.ie/phdseismology
For further information please contact: echambers@cp.dias.ie 

Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies (DIAS) and Dublin City University (DCU) invite applications for a four-year PhD Scholarship in Solar Physics. The successful candidate will be registered and primarily based at the Solar Physics Group at DCU. They will collaborate closely with the Solar Physics and Space Weather Group at DIAS, which is part of a vibrant community of more than 30 researchers working on a range of topics including solar physics, planetary science, star formation, and high-energy astrophysics.

The successful applicant will be mentored in using observations from the LOw Frequency ARray (LOFAR) and the ESA/NASA Solar Orbiter mission to study the origin of energetic particles in the solar corona and quantify how they evolve into the heliosphere. The Scholar will be supported by a vibrant research group, collaborating with other researchers locally and internationally. They will interact closely with the relevant instrument teams to exploit existing data and propose campaigns to obtain new observations. 

Applicants are expected to have a honours degree (Bachelors or Masters) in Physics, Astrophysics or a closely related field. Data analysis and programming experience is essential (e.g., Python or similar), as is evidence of capacity for original research.

The scholarship is fully-funded, covering university tuition fees and a stipend (€22,000 per year) tax free paid to the successful applicant, plus limited funds for computer equipment and travel to conferences and workshops.

Interested candidates should submit an application through the DIAS online e-recruitment at https://dias.ie/aascholar by 17:00 Irish time on 13 November 2023. Applicants should upload the following as one single pdf file:
•	Cover letter (2 pages maximum)
•	Curriculum Vitae (2 pages maximum)
•	Transcript of university grades
•	Names of two referees

Detailed enquiries regarding the research project can be made to Dr David Long (d.long ‘at’ qub.ac.uk) and Prof. Peter Gallagher (peter.gallagher “at” dias.ie), while submission enquiries can be directed to astrophysics “at” dias.ie. 

At DIAS we are committed to building an inclusive scientific community, distinguished by scientific excellence, gender balance, and diversity. The DIAS Gender Equality and Inclusion Action Plan may be found here and we welcome applications from suitably qualified talented candidates of all genders and backgrounds.

Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Fellowship in the Solar Physics and Space Weather Group at DIAS Dunsink Observatory in collaboration with the recently established Solar Physics Group at Dublin City University (DCU). The Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies (DIAS) has a vibrant and inclusive community of about 30 researchers working on solar physics, space weather, planetary science, star formation, and high-energy astrophysics. 

The successful applicant will undertake original research in solar physics, with particular emphasis on using multi-wavelength remote-sensing observations from the LOw Frequency ARray (LOFAR) and Solar Orbiter to probe the origin and evolution of energetic particles in the solar corona. In addition to working closely with the Solar Groups at DIAS and DCU, the successful applicant will be expected to disseminate results via refereed publications and presentations at national and international conferences.

This position is available for 2 years starting as soon as possible (with a possibility of extension to 3 years).  Remuneration is based on Science Foundation Ireland Postdoctoral Fellowship team member budget scales (available here) and starting salary will depend on experience. The appointee will be subject to the general Irish public sector regulations as regards annual leave, sick leave, pension entitlements etc. Applicants need to have a PhD in solar physics or a closely related field. A good command of English, to at least IELTS level 6.5, is required for international applicants. Experience with programming in Python is required. 

Interested candidates should submit an application through the DIAS online e-recruitment system by 17:00 Irish time on 13 November 2023 (https://dias.ie/postdocfellow). The application should consist of the following uploaded as one single pdf file:
Curriculum Vitae (2 pages maximum)
Statement of research interests and career goals (2 pages maximum)
Publication list
Names of 2 referees

Detailed enquiries regarding the research project can be made to Dr David Long (d.long ‘at’ qub.ac.uk) and Prof. Peter Gallagher (peter.gallagher “at” dias.ie), while submission enquiries can be directed to astrophysics “at” dias.ie. 

At DIAS we are committed to building an inclusive scientific community, distinguished by scientific excellence, gender balance, and diversity. The DIAS Gender Equality and Inclusion Action Plan may be found here and we welcome applications from suitably qualified talented candidates of all genders and backgrounds.

Funded PhD in Seismology and Fluid dynamics

A fully funded 4-year PhD project at the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies.

Project background:

Studying underground fluid-flow behaviours is relevant for a range of applications, such as understanding fluid movements in aquifers, volcanoes, geothermal injection, and microseismic experiments. Describing the fluid-flow regime is generally complex as it depends on a series of case-dependent parameters, including fluid properties (velocity, viscosity, and the presence of two or three phases) and fracture characteristics (geometry, roughness). However, it has important implications, as fluids can generate a variety of seismic responses, which are crucial for natural hazard assessment and monitoring.

Following pre-existing models, some seismic signals are widely used to locate fluid movements, and provide fracture sizes and fluid compositions. In particular, there are diverse models explaining how long-standing vibrations, such as resonances, are generated. Most of these models require either the presence of a resonating body, such as a fracture or a cavity, or the movement of fluids, or both. While all these models have pros and cons, they usually assume certain fluid-flow regimes, conditions and contributions. For example, fluid pressure variations could trigger Krauklis waves propagation on the fracture walls, leading to its resonance, but this occurs only for a range of fluid viscosities and fracture widths (i.e, thick-fracture regime). Fluids could also generate resonances themselves through periodic fluid-flow instabilities such as vortex shedding or Kelvin-Helmholtz instabilities.

Even though these models provide important estimates to interpret observations, many important assumptions and uncertainties remain about them. For this project, the student will first focus on modelling the fluid movements inside a fracture using existing software, considering a range of fluid properties and fracture characteristics. The modelling will involve an unstable fluid-flow regime at high Reynolds numbers, and the influence on the resulting flow of key characteristics will be evaluated: i) a simplified version of a realistic 3D fracture with different thicknesses, lengths, shapes and roughness; ii) fluid properties (e.g., fluid velocity and viscosity, multi-phase flow). Realistic fluid properties encountered at volcanoes, underground water flow and fluid injections will be considered. These results will then provide the complex fluid excitation to model the seismic response of the fracture via wave propagation modelling. Finally, the modelling results will be compared to real data acquired during passive seismic monitoring of water reservoirs and/or volcanoes. 

The general goal is to better understand how fluid and fracture characteristics relate to observed seismic responses, and provide quantitative estimates to improve the interpretation of signals used for monitoring and natural hazard assessment purposes.

Main tasks: 
•	Define realistic fracture and fluid properties for different simulations
•	Design 3D fracture models for Computational Fluid Dynamics modelling and simulate fluid-flow behaviours for these models
•	Compute the wavefield corresponding to these fluid-fracture systems 
•	Analyse continuous seismological data
•	Present results at national and international conferences as well as in peer-reviewed publications

Duration: The PhD position is funded for 4 years
Scholarship: €19,000 tax-free annual stipend (currently under review for increase in 2024), a budget for travel, laptop and other research materials, as well as an annual contribution towards fees.
Start date: January, 2024, or as soon as possible thereafter

Applicant requirements:
•	Must have a Masters in one of the following fields: Geosciences, Geophysics, or Physics
•	Solid background in computational methods, signal processing, seismology and geophysical fluid dynamics is advantageous
•	Requires the ability to work both independently and with a team of people from diverse backgrounds
•	Evidence of strong oral and scientific English writing proficiency

Application details:

Send a PDF copy of their transcript of records, a CV and a cover letter including motivation for applying, research interests and experience and the names and contact of two academic references in one PDF file to Prof. Jean-Baptiste Tary at tary@cp.dias.ie.
For full consideration, application materials must be received by October 29, 2023. Applications will continue to be accepted after this until the position is filled. Selected candidates will then be contacted for an online interview.Please apply using this link: https://dias.ie/phdscholar

At DIAS, we are committed to building an inclusive scientific community, distinguished by scientific excellence, gender balance, and diversity.

Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Fellowship in the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies (DIAS) Astronomy & Astrophysics Section working with the Planetary Magnetospheres Group [dias.ie/planetary]. The Astronomy & Astrophysics Section is a vibrant and inclusive community of more than 40 researchers working on planetary science, solar physics, space weather, star formation, and high-energy astrophysics.

The Planetary Magnetospheres group work on a range of topics in the solar system. These include: (i) the classification of the field and plasma environment at Mercury with data from NASA MESSENGER and looking toward to future measurements by BepiColombo, (ii) the study of solar wind-magnetosphere-ionosphere coupling at Earth using radio data from orbiting spacecraft like Wind, ground-based magnetometer data and upstream solar wind monitoring, (iii) the exploration of Jupiter’s magnetosphere with NASA Juno, examining multi-wavelength auroral emissions from X-ray to radio to UV, in situ fields, plasma and energetic particles, and modelling moon-magnetosphere interactions. We also have formal involvement in the ESA JUICE mission, quantifying the impact of spacecraft charging on plasma measurements. At the core of our team’s work are the highest standards in coding and data visualisation, underpinned by our community-facing approach and openness to sharing our software [https://github.com/diasplanetary] and tools/event lists [dias.ie/planetary/#magneto-software].

There is scope for scientific independence with this post, with the successful applicant working in one of the broad areas listed above, depending on past experience and future aspirations. 

The successful candidate will be working at the centre of a vibrant research group, collaborating with other researchers locally and internationally on the treatment and interpretation of spacecraft data and/or model outputs.
This position is available for 2 years in the first instance, with possible scope for extension thereafter, starting as soon as possible. Remuneration is based on Science Foundation Ireland Postdoctoral Fellowship team member budget scales (available here) and starting salary will depend on experience. Applicants need to have a PhD in space physics, computer science, or a closely related field. A good command of English, to at least IELTS level 6.5, is required for international applicants. Experience with programming in Python is advantageous.
Applications should be submitted through the DIAS online e-recruitment system by 5pm on October 31st 2023 at this link https://dias.ie/i8l1y.  




Candidates should upload as one pdf document:
	A covering letter explaining their motivation and research interests (1 page maximum)
	A CV (2 pages maximum)
	A list of publications
	The names of up to 3 academic referees who may be contacted.
At DIAS, we are committed to building an inclusive scientific community, distinguished by scientific excellence, gender balance, and diversity. Proposals for flexible working will be considered. Applicants are encouraged to include in their CV details of any career breaks, and (if applicable) a short statement on any impact the Covid-19 pandemic had on their scientific productivity.
Please direct any enquiries about the position to: Prof. Caitriona Jackman cjackman@cp.dias.ie

Applications are being sought for this permanent full-time research position in the School of Celtic Studies at the level of Assistant Professor.  The School seeks applications from scholars researching in any area encompassed by the School and applications from those with proven expertise in Early or in Early Modern Irish would be especially welcome. Applicants should have an established record of achievement in independent research to include an exceptional record of publication commensurate with career stage and a record of engagement as evidenced by conference papers and contributions to other academic events. Experience of working in a third-level institution would be desirable as would evidence of having supervised postgraduate work. A track-record in applying for project-based research funding would also be an advantage.    

A letter of applications with CV and the names of three referees should be uploaded, as one PDF document, on the DIAS e-recruitment system by 31 October 2023.



Táthar ag lorg iarratas ar an bpost lán-aimsearach taighde seo ag leibhéal na hOllúnachta Cúnta i Scoil an Léinn Cheiltigh. Fáilteofar roimh iarratais ó scoláirí atá i mbun taighde i gceann ar bith de na réimsí taighde atá cuimsithe ag an Scoil agus bheadh fáilte ar leith roimh iarratais uatha siúd a bhfuil saineolas cruthanta acu ar an Luath-Ghaeilge nó ar an Nua-Ghaeilge Mhoch. Ba cheart go léireodh iarrthóirí a bhfuil bainte amach acu mar thaighdeoirí neamhspleácha agus go mbeadh  fianaise sa mhéid sin ar shárshraith foilseachán a bheadh ag teacht leis an gcéim ina bhfuil siad dá ngairm, maille le fianaise ar a rannpháirtíocht sa ghort ar bhonn léachtaí comhdhála agus gníomhaíocht in imeachtaí eile acadúla. Ba inmhianta taithí a bheith acu ar obair in institiúid ar an tríú leibhéal agus taithí ar obair iarchéime a stiúrú. Ba bhuntáiste freisin a bheith in ann léiriú gur chuir siad isteach ar mhaoiniú ar thionscadail taighde.

Ba cheart litir iarratais  maille le CV agus ainmneacha triúr moltóirí a uaslochtú mar chomhad amháin PDF, ar chóras earcaíochta na hInstitiúide faoin 31 Deireadh Fómhair 2023.

The Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies (DIAS) invites applications for the permanent post of Front of House  Services Officer.    

DIAS is a dedicated research organisation that attracts researchers and scholars from around the world.  It conducts and publishes advanced research across three areas: Celtic Studies, Theoretical Physics and Cosmic Physics (encompassing Astronomy, Astrophysics and Geophysics).  

This is a full-time post and primarily involves general reception duties, post distribution, meeting room preparation, assistance with management of bookstores and other ad hoc duties.   Further details on the position are available here.

The successful candidate will need to have previous experience in Reception/Front of House role with good communication and computer skills and also be able to undertake light manual work. A high standard of spoken and written English is required and a good working knowledge of the Irish language is desirable.    

Applications should be submitted through the DIAS online e-recruitment system.   Applicants should upload a letter of application and CV as one pdf file.   The closing date for applications is 13 September 2023.

Applications are invited for a four-year PhD Scholarship at the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies (DIAS), starting January 2024, as part of the SFI-IRC Pathway project “Hawking Radiation and Black Hole Entropy in Causal Set Theory” led by Dr. Yasaman K. Yazdi.

The successful applicant will be supervised by Dr. Yasaman K. Yazdi and co-supervised by Prof. Denjoe O’Connor and carry out research within the causal set theory approach to quantum gravity.

Interested candidates are requested to submit an application including a cover letter, CV, transcript of grades, statement of research interests and relevant experience as a single PDF document by September 15, 2023. Applicants should also arrange for three letters of recommendation to be submitted by the application deadline.

For full consideration, application materials must be received by September 15. Applications will continue to be accepted after this until the position is filled.

Applicants must have a Master’s degree or equivalent in a relevant area by the start date of this position. Knowledge of general relativity, quantum field theory, quantum field theory in curved spacetime, computational physics and coding experience, would be assets.

The scholarship award consists of a stipend of €19000 annually, a budget for travel, laptop and other research materials, as well as an annual contribution towards fees.

Any questions about this position can be directed to grogers@stp.dias.ie.


At DIAS, we are committed to building an inclusive scientific community, distinguished by scientific excellence, gender balance, and diversity.

As part of the DIAS Summer Studentships programme, DIAS Astrophysics is delighted to offer two Summer Studentships to work in the Solar Physics and Space Weather Research Group on the development of our ionospheric detectors (https://www.dunsink.dias.ie/supersid/).

DIAS Astrophysics undertakes research in solar physics, space weather, planetary magnetospheres, star formation, astrophysical jets, massive stars, and high energy astrophysics. DIAS Dunsink Observatory is operated by the section and is a designated European site of historical significance for physics. 

Successful candidates should be in line for a 1st or 2.1 honours degree in Astrophysics, Physics, or a related area, and be completing their undergraduate degree at an Irish higher education institution.

Please apply online here (https://dias.ie/70fT7). 
The application should consist of: 
- CV (max 2 pages)
- Cover letter detailing why the applicant wants to pursue a career in research (max 1 page)
Please upload these two document to the system all one as a PDF file (please do not use other formats).

The closing date for applications is 5pm on Friday, June 16, 2023. 

At DIAS, we are committed to building an inclusive scientific community, distinguished by scientific excellence, gender balance, and diversity.

Test Job 

The Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies (DIAS) is offering a Research Fellowship to work on the independent development of astronomical instrumentation. Opportunities exist to participate in European Space Agency (ESA) projects, e.g., the Ariel Mission, European Southern Observatory (ESO) instrumentation, e.g., GRAVITY+, and the development of cryogenic astronomical detectors, e.g., Microwave Kinetic Inductance Detectors (MKIDs). 

Applicants should have a PhD in physics, computer science, astronomy, or a closely related field. The aim of DIAS Research Fellowship to provide promising researchers near the start of their career with well-resourced medium-term positions in a world-class research environment. The award of a fellowship will be based on the candidate’s research record and promise, the quality of the research proposal submitted, and the contribution of the proposed research to the overall research strategy of the institute.

This fellowship is for up to 5 years starting as early as possible (the precise starting date is negotiable).    The current DIAS Fellowship salary scale is: €59,485-€66,114 per annum (Personal Pension Contribution scale).   The appointee will be subject to the general Irish public sector regulations as regards annual leave, sick leave, pension entitlements etc.

DIAS will provide funds for publications, travel, etc., and the fellow may be expected to act as a mentor to a postgraduate student.

Applications should be made via the DIAS online e-recruitment system.   Interested candidates should upload a letter of application together with a CV, a list of publications, and a description of their research proposal, all as one pdf file. The names of three referees should be provided and candidates should arrange with their referees to upload their references (onto the same system) before the closing date of Sunday 7th May,2023. 

Detailed enquiries regarding the project can be made to Prof Tom Ray (tr@cp.dias.ie), while submission enquiries can be directed to astrophysics@dias.ie.

At DIAS, we are committed to building an inclusive scientific community, distinguished by scientific excellence, gender balance, and diversity. The DIAS Gender Equality and Inclusion Action Plan may be found here.

From mid-May 2023, the DIAS Planetary Magnetospheres group (dias.ie/planetary), led by Prof. Caitriona Jackman, is offering a 2-to-3-month studentship for a bright, motivated candidate to work with the group on software development and data processing.

The intern will gain experience in:

    Testing (and potentially improving) code to visualise data from spacecraft orbiting at Jupiter, Saturn and Earth.
    Working with group members on best practice for software curation and testing, including unit testing, advising on code architecture and documentation.
    Helping out with running large simulations in a high performance computing environment.
    Exploring cross-platform implementation (e.g. Linux, Mac and Windows).
    Version control (GitLab, GitHub etc.)
    Detailed software documentation.

A successful candidate should have a background in computer science, software engineering, or a related discipline, and have an interest in the scientific applications of good code. Experience with Python programming is essential, and exposure to Linux operating systems and high performance computing would be an advantage.

The successful candidate will be based at DIAS Dunsink Observatory in Dublin 15, and will have the opportunity to interact with scientists from across the Astronomy & Astrophysics Section at DIAS, whose research interests span solar physics, star formation, high energy astrophysics, data analytics and machine learning.

At DIAS we are committed to building an inclusive scientific community, distinguished by scientific excellence, gender balance, and diversity. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. The DIAS Gender Equality and Inclusion Action Plan may be found at dias.ie/about-us.

The successful candidate will receive a tax-free stipend of €1,500 per month. The closing date for applications is 17:00 Irish Summer Time on Monday April 17th 2023. The application should consist of:

    a CV (max 2 pages)
    a cover letter (max 2 pages) detailing why you would suit the role

The application and letter should be uploaded in a single PDF file. For questions about the internship please contact cjackman@cp.dias.ie. 

As part of the DIAS Summer Studentship programme, the School of Theoretical Physics of the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies is inviting applications for Studentships for Summer 2023.     Students will receive a total stipend of €3,000 to cover a two- month internship starting in early June 2023.
A successful candidate should be completing their 3rd year at an Irish higher education institution, be in line for a 1st class honours degree and have an interest in a research career in Theoretical Physics or Mathematics.    
STP offers the opportunity to pursue junior research projects in quantum gravity, quantum field theory, string and M-theory, condensed matter physics and topics related to quantum computing.
DIAS is committed to gender balance, equality and diversity.
The closing date for applications is 23:59 on Tuesday April 25th. Successful candidates will be notified by email.
The application should consist of:
i) a CV (max 2 pages),
ii) a statement of why the applicant wants to pursue a career in the relevant research area (max 1 page),
iii) a letter from the head of department or other senior person in the department supporting the application and stating that the candidate is in line for a 1st class honours degree,
iv) the application and letter should be uploaded as a single pdf file (please do not use other formats) before the closing date.

The Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies (DIAS) is a government-funded academic research institution. The Geophysics section in DIAS operates the Irish National Seismic Network (INSN), since 2017 with support from the Geological Survey Ireland (GSI). The Seismic Network Specialist will be responsible for the installation and maintenance of permanent INSN remote field sites from which seismic data stream continuously in real-time via digital telemetry to the seismic observatory at DIAS.

Data QC, seismic data management support, seismic data analysis and supporting scientific report publication will form part of the work. The officer will report to the DIAS Director of Seismic Networks and work alongside several Technical Officers and analysts already employed within DIAS Geophysics.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 
•Plan and/or participate in seismic field campaigns that involve the installation/maintenance of new/existing broadband seismic field stations. This includes the installation of seismic sensors, seismic digitizers and power and communications systems. Design and commissioning of seismic bunkers will form part of the work.
•Testing and configuration of broadband seismometers and digitizers.
•Participating in the development of tender documents for the purchase of such systems.
•Installing and maintaining 12V DC power systems in remote areas, including photovoltaic systems.
•Contribute to documentation of procedures, system documentation and reports.
•Work to automate network health monitoring tools to ensure rapid response to network outages.
•Seismic data quality control (	PQLX, obspy).
•Analysis of broadband seismic data, e.g. Event detection and location.
•Even detection and instrument drift correction on Ocean Bottom Seismometers.
•Maintenance of seismic databases and working with real-time data streams.

PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE 
Essential:
•Bachelor’s Degree or at least equivalent in Engineering, Physics, Applied Maths or Earth Sciences.
•At least one year experience in installing broadband seismometers in a variety of environments.
•Experience in seismic network operation and data analysis in Linux including event detection and location.
•Experience with seismic beam forming arrays.
•Willing to travel for field work.
•Full drivers licence.

Desirable:
•Experience with installing and configuring real-time digital telemetry connections linking field installations to a data centre.
•Knowledge of computer network communications and seedlink protocol. 
•Willingness to assist with communicating innovations in network performance/data analysis methods through publications, reports and outreach activities.

The position is for a fixed term of five years and is subject to a six-month probationary period. Starting salary will be in line with Government pay policy.
The appointment will be made at Technical Officer grade, the New Entrant Salary Scale ranges from €42,976 by seven points to €56,703. For pre-1995 public sector appointees, a lower Non-PPC salary scale will apply.

Applicants should upload a letter of application and CV, including the names of two referees, as one pdf file, onto the DIAS e-Recruitment system by close of business at 5pm on 14 April 2023 

DIAS is committed to gender balance and diversity.

Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies (DIAS) is offering an exciting opportunity to lead education and public engagement activities at DIAS Dunsink Observatory in a full-time permanent role as Education and Public Engagement Officer.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and creative person to develop and run educational workshops with local schools and community youth groups, and to create and deliver new education content reflecting the modern, cutting edge work of the Astronomy & Astrophysics Section. The Education Officer will also be central to efforts to develop new plans with our educational partners across the country for national collaborative projects. The role will also offer the opportunity to lead our usual public engagement offerings here, such as Public Visitor Nights and other special events throughout the year.

The successful candidate requires: 
●A primary degree in a STEM or related field
●Excellent planning and project management skills
●Excellent written and verbal communication skills
●Strong interpersonal skills
●Good IT skills, with website management skills desirable
●The ability to work independently

Previous experience in either education and/or public engagement is highly desirable, as is experience in a relevant area of STEM.
The Education Officer will be based at DIAS Dunsink Observatory in Dublin 15 and will be expected to travel both nationally and internationally. The post will involve working some evenings and weekends (for public events at Dunsink). Flexible working arrangements will be considered.
This is a permanent appointment on the Research Project Officer scale, with a salary range from €40,573 - €53,143 for new entrants to the public sector starting on the minimum point. The appointee will be subject to the general Irish public sector regulations as regards annual leave, sick leave, and pension entitlements.
 
Applications should consist of:
●Letter of application (maximum 2 pages)
●Curriculum Vitae (maximum 2 pages)
●Names of two referees
 
Candidates should upload these as one single pdf document to the DIAS online e-recruitment system by 17:00 local Irish time on 16th March 2023.

DIAS is committed to gender balance, inclusion, and diversity. The DIAS Gender Equality and Inclusion Action Plan may be found on our website.
 

Applications are invited for a 3 year Postdoctoral Fellowship at the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies (DIAS, dias.ie) in the Astronomy & Astrophysics Section working with the Solar Physics and Space Weather Research Group (dias.ie/solar physics). The Astronomy & Astrophysics Section is a vibrant and inclusive community of more than 40 researchers working in areas including solar physics, space weather, planetary science, star formation, and high-energy astrophysics.

The successful applicant will be primarily involved in a new EU Horizon 2020 Project, ARCAFF that is led by DIAS. ARCAFF will combine over 26 years’ worth of solar observation (millions of images) with state-of-the-art deep learning techniques to enhance active region classifications and flare forecasts. These outputs will also be integrated into SolarMonitor.org. The successful candidate will collaborate with researchers locally and internationally on the preparation of data for and the development and training of deep learning models for flare forecasting.

Minimum qualifications
•Doctorate in solar physics, heliospheric physics, machine learning, or related discipline.
•Experience with Linux/Unix operating systems.

 Preferred qualifications
•Experience with data analysis using the scientific Python stack (e.g., NumPy, Matplotlib, SciPy, Astropy, SunPy).
•Experience with the preparation and analysis of solar data, particularly EUV images (SDO/AIA, SOHO/EIT) and magnetograms (SDO/HMI, SOHO/MDI).
•Experience with the development and application of deep learning models to solar observations (e.g. PyTorch or TensorFlow).
•Experience with continuous integration and development tools (e.g., GitLab, GitHub) and containers (e.g. Docker/Kubernetes).

Responsibilities
•Creation of training datasets for active region classification and flare forecasting.
•Development and training of deep learning models for active region classification and flare forecasting.
•Integration of developed models into SolarMonitor.org.
•Presenting research at international conferences and writing publications.
•Liaising and collaborating with other ARCAFF researchers (internal and external).

This position is available for 3 years (36 months) starting as soon as possible. The Fellow will receive a salary starting at Level 2A Point 1 of the SFI team member budget scale (€41,208). The appointee will be subject to the general Irish public sector regulations as regards annual leave, sick leave, pension entitlements etc. For any questions related to the role please contact us at astrophysics@dias.ie.

Candidates should submit an application through the DIAS e-recruitment system by uploading the following all as one PDF document:
•Curriculum Vitae (2 pages maximum)
•Statement of research interests and career goals (2 pages maximum)
•Publication list
In addition please also arrange for two letters of reference to be emailed to astrophysics@dias.ie before close of business on 8 March 2023. 

At DIAS we are committed to building an inclusive scientific community, distinguished by scientific excellence, gender balance, and diversity. The DIAS Gender Equality and Inclusion Action Plan may be found at dias.ie/about-us.

The Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies (DIAS) is seeking for an experienced Senior Systems Administrator who will join a small dedicated team responsible for the design, operation and maintenance of DIAS IT infrastructure spread over three Central Dublin sites, Dunsink Observatory and Rosse Observatory in Birr Castle, Co.Offaly. 

DIAS IT supports a wide spectrum of research projects ranging from numerical simulations in astrophysics and theoretical physics to processing of significant amounts of astrophysical and geophysical data, including data from I-LOFAR radio telescope as well as several geophysical and astronomical data gathering networks, to 2D/3D imaging of medieval Irish manuscripts and Ogham stones. The majority of these projects are linked to DIAS websites some of which are updated in real time. Other areas supported by DIAS IT are DIAS administration incorporating Finance, HR and Communications, as well as DIAS-run conferences and other events.

The wide variety of activities supported by DIAS IT results in an equally wide spectrum of IT technologies being used. One of the key advantages of this job is a unique opportunity to master many (or most) of modern IT technologies. An interest in learning new things is essential. While the successful candidate will have a full access to formal training in the areas where it is available, an ability to learn from other members of IT team and, if necessary, on their own, would be of primary importance. Strong analytic skills will be of key importance. Good interpersonal, collaborative as well as verbal and written skills are also required.

The knowledge of and experience in any of the following areas would be beneficial:

•	Linux/UNIX system administration;
•	Support of Linux, MacOS and Windows clients;
•	Linux scripting, orchestration and automation tools;
•	Virtualisation by Linux hosts;
•	Data storage, NFS, NAS, SAN, modern filesystems;
•	Data backups and replication;
•	100MbE-100GbE networking, network orchestration and automation;
•	High performance computing;
•	Web development for Apache/MySQL/PHP environment;
•	Systems and applications integration, including Open Source software.

Contract duration: An initial 5 year fixed term contract, with the possibility of a permanent appointment. Salary scale €55,564 - €66,883 p.a. (Personal Pension Contribution scale); €52,786-€63,539 p.a. (Non- PPC scale for pre-existing public servants). 

The starting salary will be in line with public sector regulations – new entrants to the public sector will be appointed on the minimum point. Further information can be obtained from DIAS Head of IT, Dr. Dmitri Grigoriev dmitri.grigoriev@dias.ie and the Office of the Registrar & CEO, registrarsoffice@dias.ie. 

Candidates should submit an application through the DIAS online e-recruitment system by close of business on 7 February 2023. Please upload a cover letter and CV, including the names of two referees,  as a single PDF file. 

The Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies (DIAS) invites applications for the permanent post of Estates and Facilities Officer.   

As the world’s second, and Ireland’s only, Institute for Advanced Studies, DIAS is a globally embedded institution that attracts scholars and academics from around the world.  It conducts and publishes advanced research across a range of areas: Celtic Studies, Theoretical Physics and Cosmic Physics (encompassing Astronomy, Astrophysics and Geophysics).  

This newly established post will play a vital role in managing DIAS properties and facilities. Reporting directly to the CEO  & Registrar, the appointee will be responsible for ensuring that all DIAS properties and work facilities are managed effectively to support the strategic and operational needs of the organisation, and to meet health and safety requirements.  

Further details are available here.   Interested candidates should submit an application through the DIAS online e-recruitment system. Salary Scale:  x- y STO position (PPC scale).    

Starting salary will be in line with public sector pay guidelines.  (A lower salary scale will apply for existing public servants serving before April 1995). 

Applicants should upload a letter of application, CV and the names of two referees, as one pdf file, onto the DIAS e-Recruitment system by close of business on Friday, 10 February 2023.  

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The Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies (DIAS) is a statutory academic research institution funded directly by the Department of Higher & Further Education.
 
DIAS invites applications for the permanent post of Secretary based in the Geophysics section of the School of Cosmic Physics. The secretary will provide administrative support to the geophysics team and assist the Head of Section in the day-to-day running of the section. Previous administrative experience is essential.

The section comprises a busy and dynamic environment of researchers working on a wide range of Earth Science projects both in Ireland and across the world.  

Further details are available here. Interested candidates should submit an application through the DIAS online e-recruitment system. 

Salary range is €26,596, increasing by 13 increments to €41,188 (PPC Scale). A lower salary scale will apply for existing public servants who are on Non-PPC scale.

Applicants should upload a letter of application, CV and the names of two referees, as one pdf file, onto the DIAS e-Recruitment system: https://dias.ie/applysecretarygeophysics2023 by close of business on Thursday, 19 January 2023.

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The School of Theoretical Physics of the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies invites applications for one post-doctoral scholarships in theoretical physics. Applicants are welcome from all fields of theoretical and mathematical physics; however, preference will be given to applicants with an overlap of interest with research areas where the school is already active.

Closing date for applications is Thursday 5 January 2023.

Applications should be submitted through the DIAS online e-recruitment system
  
Candidates should upload a CV, research statement, list of publications and three letters of recommendation, all as one pdf file. The names of three referees should be provided on the system and candidates should arrange with their referees to upload the academic references (onto the same system) before the closing date. 

At DIAS, we are committed to building an inclusive scientific community, distinguished by scientific excellence, gender balance, and diversity.

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Two Research Fellowships are available in the School of Theoretical Physics of the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies. These are dedicated research positions for up to five years.

Candidates must have a proven record as independent researchers in one of the following fields of study: Quantum Field Theory, String Theory, Mathematical Physics, Statistical Mechanics, Condensed Matter Theory, Quantum Information, Quantum Computing and Theoretical Cosmology.

Applications should be submitted through the DIAS online e-recruitment system.

Candidates should upload a letter of application together with a CV, a list of publications and a research proposal, all as one pdf file.  The names of three referees should be provided on the system and candidates should arrange with their referees to upload the academic references (onto the same system) before the closing date. 

The closing date for applications is   17 December  2022 (by 23:59 Irish Time).  It is proposed to hold interviews for these positions on 20 and 21 December 2022.

Appointments will be on the basis of a fixed-term contract up to five years. The Fellowship salary scale is: €58,318– €64,818 per annum (Personal Pension Contribution scale); €55,403– €61,578 per annum (Non-Personal Pension Contribution scale). The appointee will be subject to the general Irish public sector regulations as regards annual leave, sick leave, pension entitlements etc.

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The School of Celtic Studies is able to offer a scholarship to be taken up in early 2023. Applicants will normally hold a doctoral degree prior to taking up the scholarship. 

Scholars are expected to reside in Dublin, to attend regularly at the Institute and to participate fully in all activities in the School of Celtic Studies – seminars, lectures and conferences. The maximum tenure is three years, reviewed on an annual basis. 

Candidates should apply on the DIAS e-recruitment system, by 5pm 13 January 2023, by uploading a full CV together with an outline of the research which the applicant proposes to undertake (maximum of 1000 words), that references from at least two referees who are qualified to testify as to her/his ability to carry out original research all as one PDF document.

DIAS is committed to gender balance, inclusion and diversity. The DIAS Gender Equality and Inclusion Action Plan may be found here: https://www.dias.ie/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/DIAS-Gender-Equality-and-Inclusion-Action-Plan-Web.pdf


Scoláireacht Uí Dhonnabháin 


Tá Scoil an Léinn Cheiltigh ag tairiscint scoláireacht, le tógáil suas go luath i 2023.     Beidh céim doctúireachta de ghnáth ag iarrthóirí roimh tógail suas na scoláireachta. 
Beifear ag súil go mbeidh scoláirí ina gcónaí i mBaile Átha Cliath, ag freastal go rialta ar an Institiúid agus ag glacadh páirt in imeachtaí uile Scoil an Léinn Cheiltigh – seimineáir, léachtanna agus comhdháilacha.   Is trí bliana ar a mhéad an tréimhse, le hathbhreithniú bliantúil.   
Ba chóir d’iarrthóirí iarratas a chur isteach  ar chóras ríomhearcaíochta na hInstitiúide ag cur in áirde  CV iomlán, maraon le breac-chuntas ar an taighde ar mhian leis an iarrthóir tabhairt faoi (uasmhéid 1000 focal) agus litreacha molta ó dhá mholtóir, ar a laghad, atá cáilithe chun fianaise a thabhairt ar a c(h)umas tabhairt faoi bunthaighde,  mar aon cháipéis PDF amháin roimh 5 a chlog tráthnóna ar 13 Eanáir 2023.

Tá Institiúid Ard-Léinn Bhaile Átha Cliath tiomanta don chomhionannas inscne, éagsúlacht agus ionchuimsiú.  Is féidir Plean Gníomhach na hInstitiúide maidir le Comhionannas inscne, Éagsúlacht agus Ionchuimsiú a aimsiú anseo:   https://www.dias.ie/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/DIAS-Gender-Equality-and-Inclusion-Action-Plan-Web.pdf

The Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies wishes to appoint in 2023 a promising early-stage researcher to a five-year Bergin Fellowship in the School of Celtic Studies. The appointee should be available to commence on 1 February (or on a suitable date soon afterwards).

Candidates should hold the degree of PhD and should have a record of outstanding research experience in an area of Celtic Studies relevant to the work of the School. Intending candidates who wish to discuss the vacancy may contact the Director of the School of Celtic Studies.

Candidates should apply on the DIAS e-recruitment system, by 5pm 13 January 2023,  by uploading a short letter of application, together with an academic CV, a research proposal (no more than 4 pages), and contact details from three academic referees (who have agreed to act) all as one PDF document. 

DIAS is committed to gender balance, inclusion and diversity. The DIAS Gender Equality and Inclusion Action Plan may be found here: https://www.dias.ie/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/DIAS-Gender-Equality-and-Inclusion-Action-Plan-Web.pdf


COMHALTACHT UÍ AIMHIRGÍN

Is mian le hInstitiúid Ard-Léinn Bhaile Átha Cliath taighdeoir ardchumasach atá i dtús a réime agus a bhfuil geallúint faoi/fúithi a cheapadh i 2023 faoi scéim Chomhaltachtaí Uí Aimhirgín (5 bliana) i Scoil an Léinn Cheiltigh. Ba chóir don taighdeoir a bheith ábalta tosnú ar 1 Feabhra (nó ar dháta oiriúnach chomh luath agus is féidir ina dhiaidh sin).

Is cóir d’iarrthóirí an chéim PhD a bheith bainte amach acu, agus taithí d’ardcháilíocht a bheith acu i mbun taighde ar ghné den Léann Ceilteach a bhaineann le raon saothair na Scoile. Is féidir le hiarrthóirí ar mian leo an folúntas a phlé teagmháil a dhéanamh le Stiúrthóir na Scoile.

Ba chóir d’iarrathóir litir iarratais, maraon le CV acadúil, moladh i gcomhair tionscnaimh thaighde (gan dul thar 4 lch), agus ainmneacha agus seoltaí ag baint le triúr moltóirí (atá sásta feidhmiú),  a chur in airde, mar aon cháipéis PDF amháin, ar chóras ríomhearcaíochta na hInstitiúide ag: https://dias.ie/applyBerginfellow2023 roimh 5.00 a chlog tráthnóna ar  13 Eanáir 2023.
Tá Institiúid Ard-Léinn Bhaile Átha Cliath tiomanta don chomhionannas inscne, éagsúlacht agus ionchuimsiú.  Is féidir Plean Gníomhach na hInstitiúide maidir le Comhionannas Inscne, Éagsúlacht agus Ionchuimsiú a aimsiú anseo:  https://www.dias.ie/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/DIAS-Gender-Equality-and-Inclusion-Action-Plan-Web.pdf
   

Data Manager 


Institute:Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies
Section:Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies, Geophysics Section
Research Centre:SFI Research Centre in Applied Geosciences (iCRAG)

Post Duration:24 months
Research Project:iCRAG_Phase2
Reports to / Principal Investigator:Dr Jennifer Craig (and/or nominee)
HR Administrator Mary Buke (mburke@cp.dias.ie) 



Position Summary:

The iCRAG research centre is currently seeking a Data Manager to manage implementation, maintenance and refinement of data management practices across the Centre.

iCRAG is the world leading SFI Research Centre in Applied Geosciences and comprises of 150 researchers across eight universities and institutions including UCD, TCD, NUIG, UCC, DIAS, Teagasc, GSI and MU. Supported by Science Foundation Ireland and a wide range of domestic and international industry partners, iCRAG brings together a diverse team of researchers representing the full geosciences spectrum, working together to create solutions for a sustainable society. For further information, please visit: www.icrag-centre.org 

Although working across the multi-institution iCRAG consortium, the position will be primarily based at the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies (DIAS) Geophysics Section in Dublin city centre, with some secondments to other locations and institutes within the iCRAG network, particularly University College Dublin (UCD). DIAS is a government funded Research Institute and hosts certain national data, infrastructure and equipment pools. It operates the Irish National Seismic Network, www.INSN.ie in collaboration with the Geological Survey Ireland (GSI) and hosts both www.iMARL.ie a national Marine equipment pool and a large mobile seismic & magneto-telluric terrestrial instrument pool. DIAS also has strong collaboration with ICHEC, the Irish Centre for High End Computing. 
Due to the nature of the research being undertaken in DIAS, our researchers engage in big data projects and analysis in their daily work, defining the day-to-day working environment for the iCRAG Data Manager.  

iCRAG is seeking an expert in data management to work with research leaders and Centre management in order to ensure that the significant volume and diverse range of data (geological, geophysical, geochemical, environmental, statistical) produced by the Centre is stored in line with best practices and facilitates open access to both internal (centre researchers) and external (the publics) stakeholders. 

The role will include the opportunity to design, develop and establish a centralised data infrastructure, implementing procedures and protocols in line with best practice and compliance standards. 

The successful candidate will be responsible for the maintenance of all Centre data as well as management and development of suitable database infrastructures. In consultation with researchers, the post holder will also work to prepare, implement and monitor metadata and research data structures, including the registration of persistent identifiers for data sets and upkeep of catalogues of external database links. The Data Manager will hold responsibility for informing and monitoring data management practices of researchers across the Centre. They will work with iCRAG’s IT Manager to oversee the maintenance of documentation for the use of iCRAG’s platforms and servers as part of the centralised data management system.

The Data Manager may be asked to support other aspects of the iCRAG’s work when relevant and the appointee will be expected to have a flexible approach in this regard.

Salary Range:  €55,811-€60,814per annum*

* Salary offered will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.


Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

•Technical and administrative maintenance of all iCRAG data in close cooperation with iCRAG’s institutions and researchers at all necessary 
 levels.
•Development, refinement and management of a centralised data infrastructure to support data management across the Centre.
•Management and further development of iCRAG database features in close cooperation with the participating researchers.
•Preparation of metadata and research data structures in accordance with FAIR principles.
•Structuring and standardization of metadata, research data, and variables as a basis for interoperability curation of research data and      
 metadata to be imported. 
•Management of accessibility of data to both internal and external stakeholders. For internal stakeholders, this will require compilation and management of a catalogue of links to external databases holding iCRAG generated data in national or international repositories (e.g. Marine Institute, GSI, PANGAEA, BCO-DMO, Orfeus, EPOS etc). For external stakeholders, this will include registration and assignment of “Persistent Identifiers” (DOIs) for data sets.
•Consulting with and providing support to researchers via the centralised data system in handling and managing their research data within the        entire data lifecycle (collection, storage, research, integration, publication) as well as the use of the iCRAG data platforms.
•Updating the documentation for the use of the iCRAG platforms and servers via the centralised system.
•Liaising with relevant Centre stakeholders nationally and internationally, ensuring needs of both internal and external stakeholders are met effectively, in line with best practices and quality standards.


Selection Criteria:  
Selection criteria outline the qualifications, skills, knowledge and/or experience that the successful candidate would need to demonstrate for successful discharge of the responsibilities of the post.   Applications will be assessed on the basis of how well candidates satisfy these criteria.



Mandatory:

•Third level degree
•At least 2 years experience in relevant management of data systems and infrastructure. 
•Experience in a research environment, preferably in geosciences.
•Advanced knowledge of research data management (e.g., metadata standards and best practice, legal aspects, data publishing).
•Broad experience in programming languages and platforms (e.g., SQL, Python, R, C Sharp, BASH).
•Scientific understanding of projects, data analysis, metadata requirements and database software and database software (eg., BEXIS, SQL, R).
•Experience in real time data capture.
•Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with experience working with project partners and researchers about their data, metadata and 
 data publications.
•Excellent presentation and writing skills with a proven ability to disseminate complex requirements into accessible formats.

Desirable:

•General knowledge of the earth sciences.
•Knowledge of national and international geoscience/earth science databases and catalogues.
•Familiarity of standard practices and procedures of data management in the third-level education sector in Ireland, preferably in the geoscience spectrum.


Further Information for Candidates:

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) at DIAS


The Institute recognises the right of all who work and attend at DIAS premises to be treated with dignity and respect. DIAS is committed to implementing and promoting measures to protect the dignity of our community within DIAS, and to encouraging respect for others. This is achieved by creating a work environment that is free from racism and harassment of any form and that facilitates an atmosphere of respect, openness, safety and equality. DIAS is an equal opportunities employer which embraces diversity and promotes employment equality.

Our DIAS Gender Equality and Inclusion Action Plan may be found here:

DIAS Gender Equality and Inclusion Action Plan



Supplementary information:

The Institute:	https://www.dias.ie/

The Section:	https://www.dias.ie/cosmicphysics/geophysics/

Relocation Expenses:
X	Will not apply

0       Will be applied 

Garda Vetting required:

X   NO

0  YES 

Informal Enquiries ONLY to:
Please note this section is optional. Applications will be addressed to an assigned HR administrator. 

Name:Dr Jennifer Craig
Title:Chief Operations Officer
Email address:	jennifer.craig@icrag-centre.org

Telephone:00353-01-716-2940

Application Procedure:

Applicants should upload a letter of application, CV and the names of two referees, as one pdf file, onto the DIAS e-Recruitment system by 6 January 2023. 

The Astronomy & Astrophysics Section of the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies (DIAS) is offering a short-term postdoctoral fellowship (9 months) for research on multiwavelength studies of Nebulae around evolved massive stars as part of the group of Dr. Jonathan Mackey.  This short-term position is available to start as soon as the selection process and administrative formalities have been completed.

The Postdoctoral Fellow will receive a salary starting at Level 2A Point 1 of the SFI "team member budget scale" (plus pension and social insurance contributions), computer equipment needed for work, and a small travel allowance.  This is a fixed-term position for 9 months.  The proposed start date is December 2022 or January 2023, and the place of work will be DIAS Dunsink Observatory.

The successful candidate will have a PhD in Physics or Astronomy & Astrophysics, with research experience in theoretical and observational Astrophysics. Strong candidates should have demonstrated experience in reducing and analysing multiwavelength data (ideally related to nebulae around massive stars in e.g. radio, IR, optical, X-ray bands), be strongly self-motivated, able to conduct independent research as part of a team, and have excellent written and spoken English language skills.  Experience with computational fluid-dynamics and/or stellar evolution modelling is an advantage.

For informal scientific enquiries about the positions, contact Jonathan Mackey (mailto:jmackey@cp.dias.ie).

Candidates should apply through the DIAS e-Recruitment system, where they will be asked to upload a curriculum vitae (2-page max.), a publication list, and a statement of research interests and career goals (2-page max.), all as a PDF document, and arrange for two letters of reference to be sent by email, to Dr Sophie Murray (sophie.murray@dias.ie) by the application deadline.

The deadline for applications is Friday 1st of December 2022 at 5pm Irish Time (GMT).

More info:
+ Jonathan Mackey's webpage: https://homepages.dias.ie/jmackey/
+ Group page: https://dias.ie/massivestars
+ DIAS Astronomy & Astrophysics: https://dias.ie/astrophysics

	 	 	 	
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Postdoctoral position in the DIAS Solar Physics Group

Applications are invited for a 3 year Postdoctoral Fellowship at the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies (DIAS, www.dias.ie) in the Astronomy & Astrophysics Section working with the Solar Physics and Space Weather group (https://www.dias.ie/solarphysics/). The Astronomy & Astrophysics Section is a vibrant and inclusive community of more than 40 researchers working on planetary science, solar physics, space weather, star formation, and high-energy astrophysics.

The successful applicant will be involved in an EC funded project (ARCAFF) which will develop and apply state-of-the-art deep learning techniques to the problems of active region classification and flare forecasting. This ambitious project will combine over 26 years worth of solar observation (millions of images) with novel deep learning techniques to enhance active region classifications and flare forecasts. These outputs will also be integrated with SolarMonitor (www.solarmonitor.org).

The successful candidate will be working at the centre of a vibrant research group, collaborating with other researchers locally and internationally on the preparation of data for, and the development of these deep learning models.
Minimum qualifications:
•	Doctorate in solar physics, computer science or related discipline.
•	Experience in data analysis using the scientific python stack (e.g., NumPy, Matplotlib, SciPy, Astropy, SunPy)
•	Experience in the preparation and analysis of solar data in particular EUV images (SDO/AIA, SOHO/EIT) and magnetograms (SDO/HMI, SOHO/MDI)
•	Experience in Linux/Unix operating systems
Preferred qualifications:
•	Experience in the development and application of deep learning models to solar observations (e.g. pytorch or tensorflow).
•	Continuous integration and development tools (e.g., GitLab, GitHub)
•	Containers (e.g. Docker/Kubernetes)
Responsibilities
•	Creation of training datasets for active region classification and flare forecasting.
•	Development and training of deep learning models for active region classification and flare forecasting.
•	Integration of developed models into SolarMonitor.org
•	Presenting research at international conferences and in publications.
•	Liaise and collaborate with other ARCAFF researchers (internal and external)

This position is available for 3 years (36 months) starting in January 2023. The Fellow will receive a salary starting at Level 2A Point 1 of the SFI team member budget scale. The appointee will be subject to the general Irish public sector regulations as regards annual leave, sick leave, pension entitlements etc.

Applications are invited for a 1-year Postdoctoral Scholarship at the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies (DIAS, www.dias.ie) Astronomy & Astrophysics Section working with the Solar Physics and Space Weather group (https://www.dias.ie/solarphysics/). The Astronomy & Astrophysics Section is a vibrant and inclusive community of about 40 researchers working on planetary science, solar physics, space weather, star formation, and high-energy astrophysics.

The successful applicant will be involved in the SolarMonitor project (www.solarmonitor.org) which provides an overview of current solar activity as well as a historical data archive. SolarMonitor was initially created in 2001 using PHP and IDL (SolarSoft) and has since received many small progessive upgrades. Recently, the Solar Physics and Space Weather group began an ambitious project to rebuild SolarMontior using a modern technology using a Python-powered REST APIs and modern Javascript frontend.

The Scholar is expected to have a PhD in Physics, Computer Science or related discipline, have experience with Linux/Unix, Python web and scientific stacks, web application development, continuous integration and development tools, databases, and containers. 
 
The Scholar will receive training and work with a vibrant research group, collaborating with other researchers locally and internationally to improve existing features of SolarMonitor and to develop new features.
 
This position is available for 1-year starting in January 2023. Postdoctoral Scholars receive a tax-free annual stipend of €29,000 (equivalent to approximately €36,000 taxable salary). 

The Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies (DIAS) invites applications for the permanent post of Services Officer.    

DIAS is a dedicated research organisation that attracts scholars and academics from around the world.  It conducts and publishes advanced research across three areas: Celtic Studies, Theoretical Physics and Cosmic Physics (encompassing Astronomy, Astrophysics and Geophysics).  

This is a full-time post and primarily involves general front of house duties, including Reception.  The role also involves assisting with management of bookstores and other ad hoc duties.   The successful candidate will need to have previous experience in Reception/Front of House role with good communication and computer skills. A high standard of spoken and written English is required and a good working knowledge of the Irish language is desirable.    

Further details are available here.   Interested candidates should submit an application through the DIAS online e-recruitment system.   Applicants should upload a letter of application and CV as one pdf file, onto the DIAS e-Recruitment system by close of business on 10 January 2023.

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The Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies (DIAS) is a government-funded academic research
Institution. The Geophysics section in DIAS operates the Irish National Seismic Network (INSN), since 2017 with support from the Geological Survey Ireland (GSI). The Seismic Network Specialist will be responsible for the installation and maintenance of permanent INSN remote field sites from which seismic data stream continuously in real-time via digital telemetry to the seismic observatory at DIAS.

Some of these sites may be in a Marine environment. Data QC, seismic data management support, seismic data analysis and supporting scientific report publication will form part of the work. The Officer will report to the DIAS Director of Observational Seismology and work alongside several technicians and analysts already employed within DIAS Geophysics. Further details on the role are available here.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Plan and/or participate in seismic field campaigns that involve the installation/maintenance of
new/existing broadband seismic field stations. This includes the installation of seismic sensors,
seismic digitizers and power and communications systems. Design and commissioning of seismic
bunkers will form part of the work.

Testing and configuration of broadband seismometers and digitizers.

Participating in the development of tender documents for the purchase of such systems.

Installing and maintaining 12V DC power systems in remote areas, eg. solar and wind generators.

Contribute to documentation of procedures, system documentation and reports.

Work to automate network health monitoring tools to ensure rapid response to network outages.

Seismic data quality control [PQLX, obspy].

Maintenance of seismic databases & working with real-time data streams.


PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Essential:

Bachelors Degree or at least equivalent in Engineering, Physics, Applied Maths or Earth Sciences

At least 1 year experience in installing broadband seismometers in a variety of environments.

Experience in seismic network operation and data analysis in Linux.

Willing to travel for extended field work.
Full drivers licence

Desirable:

Experience in installation of broadband seismometers and digitizers with real-time digital telemetry
connection to a data centre.

Knowledge of computer network communication & seedlink protocol.

Willingness to assist with communicating innovations in network performance/data analysis methods through publications, reports and outreach activities.

The position is for an initial period of 12 months (a three- month probation period applies).
Starting salary will be in line with Government pay policy:
The appointment will be made at the Technical Officer grade, the New Entrant Salary Scale ranges from €42,133 by seven points to €55,590.   For pre-1995 public sector appointees, a lower Non-PPC salary scale will apply.

Applicants should upload a letter of application and CV, including the names of two referees, as one pdf file, onto the DIAS e-Recruitment system by close of business at 5pm on 28 November 2022.

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The Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies (DIAS) is a government-funded academic research
Institution. The Geophysics section in DIAS operates the Irish National Seismic Network (INSN), since 2017 with support from the Geological Survey Ireland (GSI).  DIAS is seeking to appoint a Community Seismology Programme Officer.  The position is for 4 days per week for a three-year period. The main task of the Officer is to establish and manage a new Community Seismology Programme (CSP) which will build the outreach component of the INSN.  Further details on the role are available here.

The following qualifications and experience are essential: 
•B.Sc. or equivalent in Physical/Mathematical/Geosciences ;
•Excellent communication skills and previous experience with operating social media accounts and editing websites;  
•Ability to familiarize with the installation and configuration procedures of low-cost seismometers, e.g. Raspberry Shake; 
•Ability to organize and run workshops to support school teachers and to foster an Irish citizen seismology community
•Awareness of, and interest to develop, physics, geoscience, physical geography or similar teaching modules

It is also desirable that candidates have experience with processing, analysing and visualizing scientific time domain data, ideally using python in a Linux environment and have previous experience with organizing outreach activities.

The successful candidate must also have a full driving license and a willingness to frequently travel to visit schools, attend public events and organize workshops.

The position is for a period of 36 months at which point additional funding will be sought.  The appointment will be made on a pro-rata basis on the New Entrant Salary Scale which ranges from €42,133 by seven points to €55,590 (full-time rates). For a pre-1995 public sector appointee, a lower Non-PPC scale will apply.   Starting salary will be in line with Government pay policy.

Applicants should upload a letter of application and CV, including the names of two referees, as one pdf file, onto the DIAS e-Recruitment system by close of business, at 5pm on 28 November 2022.

DIAS is committed to gender balance and diversity

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The Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies (DIAS) invites applications for the permanent post of Estates and Facilities Officer.   

As the world’s second, and Ireland’s only, Institute for Advanced Studies, DIAS is a globally embedded institution that attracts scholars and academics from around the world.  It conducts and publishes advanced research across three areas: Celtic Studies, Theoretical Physics and Cosmic Physics (encompassing Astronomy, Astrophysics and Geophysics).  

This newly established post will play a vital role in managing DIAS properties and facilities. Reporting directly to the CEO  & Registrar, the appointee will be responsible for ensuring that all DIAS properties and work facilities are managed effectively to support the strategic and operational needs of the organisation, and to meet health and safety requirements.     

Further details are available here. Interested candidates should submit an application through the DIAS online e-recruitment system.

Salary Scale:  €50,973 - €64,133 (PPC scale).    Starting salary will be in line with public sector pay guidelines.  (A lower salary scale will apply for existing public servants serving before April 1995).    
   
Applicants should upload a letter of application, CV and the names of two referees, as one pdf file, onto the DIAS e-Recruitment system https://dias.ie/applyestatefacilitiesofficer by close of business on Wednesday, 20 July 2023.
   
DIAS is committed to gender balance and diversity

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Applications are invited for a 5-year postdoctoral research fellowship in the Astronomy and Astrophysics Section at the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies (DIAS). This “DIAS Research Fellowship in Astrophysics” is a fixed term contract and presents a unique opportunity for a talented researcher to pursue research questions of interest to them, in an institute with a track record and culture of excellence, independent critical enquiry and innovative frontier research.

Candidates should have a PhD and a proven record as independent researchers in one of the following areas of study (or a closely related field): Space Plasma Physics, Magnetospheric Physics, Heliospheric Physics, Planetary Science, Data-intensive Space Science, Machine Learning. Appointment will be on the basis of a fixed-term contract up to five years. The Fellow will work independently but will also have the opportunity to collaborate closely with research groups within the Astronomy & Astrophysics Section at DIAS, in particular the Planetary Magnetospheres group. The Fellow will be based primarily at the DIAS Dunsink Observatory.

Further details on the position together with the application procedure are available at: https://dias.ie/informationpageresearchfellowastrophysics. The closing date for applications is 5pm on September 9th 2022.

Applications should be submitted through the DIAS online e-recruitment system: 
https://dias.ie/applyresearchfellowastrophysics2022 

Candidates should upload as one pdf document:
-	A research proposal of up to 3 pages
-	A CV
-	A list of publications
-	The names of up to 3 academic referees who may be contacted.

The Fellowship salary scale is: €56,058-62,307 per annum (Personal Pension Contribution scale); €53,256 - 59,192 per annum (Non-Personal Pension Contribution scale). The appointee will be subject to the general Irish public sector regulations as regards annual leave, sick leave, pension entitlements etc.

At DIAS, we are committed to building an inclusive scientific community, distinguished by scientific excellence, gender balance, and diversity. Proposals for flexible working will be considered. Applicants are encouraged to include details in their CV of any career breaks, and (if applicable) a short statement on any impact the Covid-19 pandemic had on their scientific productivity.

Please direct any enquiries about the Fellowships to: Prof. Caitriona Jackman cjackman@cp.dias.ie

The School of Theoretical Physics of the Dublin Institute for Advanced
Studies invites applications for one (possibly two) junior
post-doctoral scholarships in theoretical physics. Applicants are
welcome from all fields of theoretical and mathematical physics;
however, preference will be given to applicants with an overlap of
interest with research areas where the school is already active.

Closing date for applications is Monday 10 January 2022.

Applications should apply with a CV, research statement, list of
publications and three letters of recommendation via the DIAS website:
At DIAS, we are committed to building an inclusive scientific community, distinguished by scientific excellence, gender balance, and diversity.

A Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship is available in the School of Theoretical Physics at the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies. This is a dedicated research position for up to five years.

Candidates must have a proven record as independent researchers in one of the following fields of study: Quantum Field Theory, String Theory, Mathematical Physics, Statistical Mechanics, Condensed Matter Theory, Quantum Information, Quantum Computing and Theoretical Cosmology.

Applications should be submitted through the DIAS online e-recruitment system:
https://dias.ie/applyschrodingerfellowship 

Candidates should upload a letter of application together with a CV, a list of publications and a research proposal and arrange for the upload of three academic references via the same system.

The closing date for applications is Sunday 16 January 2022(by 23:59)Irish Time.

Appointments will be on the basis of a fixed-term contract up to five years. The Fellowship salary scale  is: €53,876 - €58,852 per annum (Personal Pension Contribution  scale); €51,183 - €56,888 per annum (Non-Personal Pension Contribution scale).  The appointee will be subject to the general Irish public sector regulations as regards annual leave, sick leave, pension entitlements etc.

At DIAS, we are committed to building an inclusive scientific community, distinguished by scientific excellence, gender balance, and diversity.

As part of the DIAS Summer Studentships programme the School of Theoretical,
of the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies is delighted to be in a
position to offer 3 Summer Studentships.

The stipend is for a total scholarship of 3,000 euros and covers
a two month internship starting on or before June 4th.

A successful candidate should be in line for a 1st class honours 
degree, have an interest in a research career in Theoretical Physics
or Mathematics and be completing their 3rd year at an Irish
higher education institution.

The School of Theoretical Physics is committed to gender balance
so both female and male candidates are encouraged to apply. 

STP offers the opportunity to pursue junior research projects in
quantum gravity, quantum field theory, string and M-theory, 
condensed matter physics and topics related to quantum computing.

The closing date for applications is 5pm on Friday April 19th.
Successful candidates will be notified by email later in April.

The application should consist of

       i) a CV (max 2 pages),
      ii) a statement of why the applicant wants to pursue a career in
          the relevant research area (max 1 page),
     iii) a letter from the head of department or other senior person in
          the department supporting the application and stating that the
          candidate is in line for a 1st class honours degree,
      iv) the application and letter should be uploaded as a PDF file
          (please do not use other formats) before 5pm on April 19th.