Posted 12 July, 2026
Post Doctoral Researcher Department of Management and MarketingCork University Business School
University College Cork
Cork, Cork, Ireland
Full Time
Reference: 2046342360
Post Doctoral Researcher Department of Management and MarketingCork University Business School
18 months, Fixed Term, whole-time Post
Cork University Business School invites applications for a motivated and research-focused individual to work as part of the "System of Systems Platform" in the Research Ireland VistaMilk Research Centre. This Post-Doctoral Researcher post offers the opportunity to contribute to an important research project that takes a stakeholder-centred, value chain approach to understanding the adoption of novel technologies and decision-making tools to optimise production with the Irish dairy sector.
The project is grounded in the concept of coopetition, examining how simultaneous competition and collaboration among stakeholders shapes data sharing and technology adoption across the dairy value chain. It investigates the factors shaping participation in data sharing activities, the uptake of different measures, and the key motivations and barriers involved through the lens of coopetition. The goal is to generate practical, evidence-based insights that can inform strategies to support stakeholder data sharing and collaboration within the Irish dairy sector. The project has implications for stakeholders across the dairy value chain and policy to enable climate action on farms, while also contributing to academic literature through a deeper understanding of the intersection of data and coopetition studies. The postdoctoral researcher will work as part of an interdisciplinary team across the VistaMilk Research Ireland Centre. As part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary team, the successful candidate will play an active role in delivering research that contributes to more effective and sustainable agricultural practices in Ireland. The PD will design and execute studies using qualitative research methodologies and analyse qualitative data collected, feeding insights back to inter-disciplinary team members as well as writing up findings for peer-reviewed publications.
This post may be extended to 36 months.
Achievement of the expected progression within Post Doc and Senior Post Doc is transferable between the Irish HEI's. This can be reflected in the starting pay of a PD researcher. Similarly, as the PD scheme is an intergenerational training scheme completion of PD1 or PD 2 levels in one HEI will normally render that researcher ineligible for appointment at a similar level in another Irish HEI Researcher Career Development Framework | Irish Universities Association.
Project: Coopetition in Agri-Data Sharing - VistaMilk
Please note that Garda vetting and/or an international police clearance check may form part of the selection process.
For an information package including full details of the post, selection criteria and application process see https://ore.ucc.ie/ The University, at its discretion, may undertake to make an additional appointment(s) from this competition following the conclusion of the process.
Informal enquiries can be made in confidence to Dr Sean Tanner, Senior Lecturer, Management & Marketing, Cork University Business School, Email: [email protected] or Dr Helen McGrath, Senior Lecturer, Management & Marketing, Cork University Business School; Email: [email protected]
For further information on the Department: Cork University Business School | University College Cork
University College Cork is committed to being a fully inclusive global university which actively recruits, supports and retains colleagues from all sectors of society. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) are core values under our UCC Strategic Plan 2023-2028. UCC holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advancing equality in higher education. We value diversity as well as celebrate, support and thrive on the contributions of all our employees and the communities they represent. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from everybody, regardless of age, care-giving status, disability, ethnicity, gender and/or gender identity or expression status, nationality, marital status/civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion/creed, and/or sexual orientation. We are committed to supporting all staff through flexible working schemes, family-friendly policies, training and development, and staff networks. We value the enrichment that comes from a diverse community and seek to promote equality, prevent discrimination and protect the human rights of each individual in line with equality legislation. We encourage applicants to consult our Dignity and Respect Policy and learn more about our EDI related initiatives.
Appointment may be made on the IUA PD1 Salary Scale: €47, 273 - €53, 925 p.a.
Salary placement on appointment will be in accordance with public sector pay policy.
We encourage you to reach out to us directly should you require assistance or reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process.
Please note interviews will be conducted either online via Microsoft Teams or in person in the first instance. Candidates may also be required to attend interviews in person if an interview takes place online. Candidates will be notified as appropriate.
Applications must be submitted online via the University College Cork vacancy portal https://ore.ucc.ie/ Queries relating to the online application process should be referred to [email protected] quoting the job-title.
Candidates should apply, in confidence, before 12 noon (Irish Local Time) on Friday 7th August, 2026.
No late applications will be accepted.
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CORK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER
Please note that an appointment to posts advertised will be dependent on University approval, together with the terms of the employment control framework for the higher education sector
Contact Person : Sean Tanner
Contact Email : [email protected]
Job ID : 097833
Contact Number :
Close Date : 07-Aug-2026 12:00
18 months, Fixed Term, whole-time Post
Cork University Business School invites applications for a motivated and research-focused individual to work as part of the "System of Systems Platform" in the Research Ireland VistaMilk Research Centre. This Post-Doctoral Researcher post offers the opportunity to contribute to an important research project that takes a stakeholder-centred, value chain approach to understanding the adoption of novel technologies and decision-making tools to optimise production with the Irish dairy sector.
The project is grounded in the concept of coopetition, examining how simultaneous competition and collaboration among stakeholders shapes data sharing and technology adoption across the dairy value chain. It investigates the factors shaping participation in data sharing activities, the uptake of different measures, and the key motivations and barriers involved through the lens of coopetition. The goal is to generate practical, evidence-based insights that can inform strategies to support stakeholder data sharing and collaboration within the Irish dairy sector. The project has implications for stakeholders across the dairy value chain and policy to enable climate action on farms, while also contributing to academic literature through a deeper understanding of the intersection of data and coopetition studies. The postdoctoral researcher will work as part of an interdisciplinary team across the VistaMilk Research Ireland Centre. As part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary team, the successful candidate will play an active role in delivering research that contributes to more effective and sustainable agricultural practices in Ireland. The PD will design and execute studies using qualitative research methodologies and analyse qualitative data collected, feeding insights back to inter-disciplinary team members as well as writing up findings for peer-reviewed publications.
This post may be extended to 36 months.
Achievement of the expected progression within Post Doc and Senior Post Doc is transferable between the Irish HEI's. This can be reflected in the starting pay of a PD researcher. Similarly, as the PD scheme is an intergenerational training scheme completion of PD1 or PD 2 levels in one HEI will normally render that researcher ineligible for appointment at a similar level in another Irish HEI Researcher Career Development Framework | Irish Universities Association.
Project: Coopetition in Agri-Data Sharing - VistaMilk
Please note that Garda vetting and/or an international police clearance check may form part of the selection process.
For an information package including full details of the post, selection criteria and application process see https://ore.ucc.ie/ The University, at its discretion, may undertake to make an additional appointment(s) from this competition following the conclusion of the process.
Informal enquiries can be made in confidence to Dr Sean Tanner, Senior Lecturer, Management & Marketing, Cork University Business School, Email: [email protected] or Dr Helen McGrath, Senior Lecturer, Management & Marketing, Cork University Business School; Email: [email protected]
For further information on the Department: Cork University Business School | University College Cork
University College Cork is committed to being a fully inclusive global university which actively recruits, supports and retains colleagues from all sectors of society. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) are core values under our UCC Strategic Plan 2023-2028. UCC holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advancing equality in higher education. We value diversity as well as celebrate, support and thrive on the contributions of all our employees and the communities they represent. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from everybody, regardless of age, care-giving status, disability, ethnicity, gender and/or gender identity or expression status, nationality, marital status/civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion/creed, and/or sexual orientation. We are committed to supporting all staff through flexible working schemes, family-friendly policies, training and development, and staff networks. We value the enrichment that comes from a diverse community and seek to promote equality, prevent discrimination and protect the human rights of each individual in line with equality legislation. We encourage applicants to consult our Dignity and Respect Policy and learn more about our EDI related initiatives.
Appointment may be made on the IUA PD1 Salary Scale: €47, 273 - €53, 925 p.a.
Salary placement on appointment will be in accordance with public sector pay policy.
We encourage you to reach out to us directly should you require assistance or reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process.
Please note interviews will be conducted either online via Microsoft Teams or in person in the first instance. Candidates may also be required to attend interviews in person if an interview takes place online. Candidates will be notified as appropriate.
Applications must be submitted online via the University College Cork vacancy portal https://ore.ucc.ie/ Queries relating to the online application process should be referred to [email protected] quoting the job-title.
Candidates should apply, in confidence, before 12 noon (Irish Local Time) on Friday 7th August, 2026.
No late applications will be accepted.
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CORK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER
Please note that an appointment to posts advertised will be dependent on University approval, together with the terms of the employment control framework for the higher education sector
Contact Person : Sean Tanner
Contact Email : [email protected]
Job ID : 097833
Contact Number :
Close Date : 07-Aug-2026 12:00
