Posted 12 July, 2026
Senior Post-Doctoral Researcher -Sustainability Institute/SCEI Group
University College Cork
Cork, Cork, Ireland
Full Time
Reference: 40005230
Senior Post-Doctoral Researcher -Sustainability Institute/SCEI Group
12 months, Fixed Term, whole-time Post
Applications are invited for the position of Senior Postdoctoral Researcher to join the Coastal & Marine Science Communication, Stakeholder Engagement & Societal Impact (SCEI) research group within the Coastal & Marine Systems (CMS) Research Area of the Sustainability Institute at University College Cork. The position is based at the Beaufort Building, Haulbowline Road, Ringaskiddy, Co. Cork, Ireland.
The successful candidate will join an international, interdisciplinary consortium delivering a Horizon Europe project focused on accelerating the uptake of knowledge-to-action tools that support the prevention and reduction of pollution from source to sea, contributing to the objectives of the EU Mission Restore our Ocean and Waters.
The postholder will play a leading role in the social science, stakeholder engagement, and science communication activities of the project, contributing to the co-design, evaluation, and uptake of an innovative Knowledge-to-Action Toolbox for public authorities, policy makers, industry, and other end users. The role includes planning and facilitating stakeholder consultations, focus groups, interviews, and co-design workshops across multiple governance levels, synthesising stakeholder requirements into practical guidance for toolbox development, and evaluating the effectiveness and usability of project outputs.
The successful candidate will also contribute to policy analysis and the assessment of existing knowledge-to-action tools, support the preparation of policy briefs, factsheets, and other communication resources, and work closely with project partners to maximise project impact. They will collaborate with leading European research organisations and stakeholder networks while contributing to high-quality scientific outputs, project deliverables, and dissemination activities.
The ideal candidate will have experience working in Horizon Europe or other European funded projects, a strong background in social science research, stakeholder engagement and science communication, and preferably experience in environmental pollution, marine litter, plastics, or broader sustainability and environmental policy research.
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
Please note that Garda vetting and/or an international police clearance check may form part of the selection process.
Project: Tools4CleanBanos
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. Kathrin Kopke, Senior Research Co-ordinator, Email: [email protected]
For further information on the Department: Sustainability Institute at 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 PD2 Salary Scale: €55,399-€60,250 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, July 17th, 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 : Dr. Kathrin Kopke
Contact Email : [email protected]
Job ID : 098053
Contact Number :
Close Date : 17-Jul-2026 12:00
12 months, Fixed Term, whole-time Post
Applications are invited for the position of Senior Postdoctoral Researcher to join the Coastal & Marine Science Communication, Stakeholder Engagement & Societal Impact (SCEI) research group within the Coastal & Marine Systems (CMS) Research Area of the Sustainability Institute at University College Cork. The position is based at the Beaufort Building, Haulbowline Road, Ringaskiddy, Co. Cork, Ireland.
The successful candidate will join an international, interdisciplinary consortium delivering a Horizon Europe project focused on accelerating the uptake of knowledge-to-action tools that support the prevention and reduction of pollution from source to sea, contributing to the objectives of the EU Mission Restore our Ocean and Waters.
The postholder will play a leading role in the social science, stakeholder engagement, and science communication activities of the project, contributing to the co-design, evaluation, and uptake of an innovative Knowledge-to-Action Toolbox for public authorities, policy makers, industry, and other end users. The role includes planning and facilitating stakeholder consultations, focus groups, interviews, and co-design workshops across multiple governance levels, synthesising stakeholder requirements into practical guidance for toolbox development, and evaluating the effectiveness and usability of project outputs.
The successful candidate will also contribute to policy analysis and the assessment of existing knowledge-to-action tools, support the preparation of policy briefs, factsheets, and other communication resources, and work closely with project partners to maximise project impact. They will collaborate with leading European research organisations and stakeholder networks while contributing to high-quality scientific outputs, project deliverables, and dissemination activities.
The ideal candidate will have experience working in Horizon Europe or other European funded projects, a strong background in social science research, stakeholder engagement and science communication, and preferably experience in environmental pollution, marine litter, plastics, or broader sustainability and environmental policy research.
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
Please note that Garda vetting and/or an international police clearance check may form part of the selection process.
Project: Tools4CleanBanos
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. Kathrin Kopke, Senior Research Co-ordinator, Email: [email protected]
For further information on the Department: Sustainability Institute at 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 PD2 Salary Scale: €55,399-€60,250 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, July 17th, 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 : Dr. Kathrin Kopke
Contact Email : [email protected]
Job ID : 098053
Contact Number :
Close Date : 17-Jul-2026 12:00
