We are hiring!
We are recruiting for two positions on the Witness Tree Project – a long-term research initiative using living trees as natural sensors to study environmental change. The project investigates how different species capture particulate matter (PM) from the air, which leaf traits enhance this capacity, and how trees respond to urban climate stressors such as heat and pollution. Field measurements, laboratory analyses, and environmental monitoring are combined to assess both PM capture efficiency and long-term tree resilience.
Research Fellow:
| Post Title: | Research Fellow, Witness Tree Project |
| Post Status: | Specific Purpose Contract – Full time, 1 year 6 months |
| Research Group / Department / School: | Plant-Climate Interaction Group, Discipline of Botany, School of Natural Science and Trinity College Botanic Garden, Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin |
| Location: | Trinity College Botanic Garden, Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin Palmerston Park, Dartry, Dublin 6, D06 W226, Ireland |
| Reports to: | Professor Jennifer McElwain |
| Salary: | Appointment will be made in line with Government Pay Policy at point 1 of the Postdoctoral Researcher scale (€46,305). |
| Hours of Work: | Full time |
| Closing Date: | 12 Noon (GMT), 14 October 2025 |
Download the full Post Specification here.
Research Assistant:
| Post Title: | Research Assistant, Witness Tree Project |
| Post Status: | Specific Purpose Contract – Full time, 1 year 6 months |
| Research Group / Department / School: | Plant-Climate Interaction Group, Discipline of Botany, School of Natural Science and Trinity College Botanic Garden, Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin |
| Location: | Trinity College Botanic Garden, Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin Palmerston Park, Dartry, Dublin 6, D06 W226, Ireland |
| Reports to: | Professor Jennifer McElwain |
| Salary: | Appointment will be made on Point 1 of the IUA Research Assistant Salary Scale in line with Government Pay Policy at €33,291 per annum |
| Hours of Work: | 39 |
| Closing Date: | 12 Noon (GMT), 14 October 2025 |
Download the full Post Specification here.
You can learn more about the project by visiting the project website and exploring the latest updates.
Postgraduate
If you are interested in joining our laboratory, please check the links below to find out what programs you are eligible for. Then contact us with your information and ideas for research that you would like to do in our lab.
