Organisation/Company University College Cork Department HR Research Research Field Environmental science » Other Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Postdoc Positions Country Ireland Application Deadline 15 Aug 2025 - 12:00 (Europe/Dublin) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description
Applications are invited for the role of Post-Doctoral Researcher or Senior Post-Doctoral Researcher within the School of Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences and the Environmental Research Institute. This position can be filled at either Post-Doctoral or Senior Post-Doctoral Researcher level, depending on qualification and experience of the successful candidate.
Applications are invited for the post of Postdoctoral Researcher or Senior Postdoctoral Researcher in our team on the Just Transition project: Demonstrating high value commercial bio-products at a circular IMTA site (CIRC_IMTA_DEMO ). The CIRC_IMTA_DEMO project is an ambitious, commercially focused, interdisciplinary bioeconomy project centered on a peatland-based integrated, multitrophic (IMTA) fish farm in the Irish Midlands.
The position focuses on duckweed cultivation and stakeholder engagement. Internationally, there has been strong interest in the development of Lemnaceae (Duckweed sp.) biomass as a source of plant protein, and as a replacement of soybean in feeds. Rapid growth, high protein content and a desirable amino acid profile are amongst the key features that make duckweed species promising candidates as a native protein source for Ireland.
The key tasks of the Postdoctoral/Senior Postdoctoral Researcher are to optimise outdoor duckweed cultivation on wastewater produced by aquaculture activities, and to develop a vibrant programme of training and engagement activities for stakeholders. Excellent networking and communication skills are essential.
The Postdoctoral/Senior Postdoctoral Researcher will be based in the Irish Midlands and needs to be highly independent, creative and self-motivated. Good technical skills and a valid driving licence (EU or Ireland) are essential.
Due to the remote location of the UCC laboratory in Mt Lucas (Co. Offaly), a full driving licence issued in Ireland, UK, EU or a recognised state is essential.
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 Associatio n
* To conduct a specified programme of research under the supervision and direction of a Principal Investigator/Project Leader.
* To engage in appropriate training and professional development opportunities as required by the Principal Investigator, School or College in order to develop research skills and competencies.
* To gain experience in grant writing.
* To engage in the dissemination of the results of the research in which they are engaged, as directed by, with the support of and under the supervision of a Principal Investigator.
* To become familiar with the publication process.
* To acquire generic and transferable skills (including project management, business skills and postgraduate mentoring/supervision).
* To engage in the wider research and scholarly activities of the research group, School or College.
* To interact closely with postgraduate research students who are studying for a Masters or a PhD and possibly have an agreed role in supporting these students in their day to day research in conjunction with an academic supervisor.
* To carry out administrative work to support the programme of research.
* To carry out additional duties as may reasonably be required within the general scope and level of the post.
* To contribute to costing research grant proposals and assist in the financial management of a research project.
SENIOR POST-DOCTORAL RESEARCHER
* To conduct and lead a specified programme of research under the supervision and direction of a Principal Investigator/Project Leader.
* To secure competitive research funding for research proposals.
* To engage in appropriate and professional development opportunities as required by your Principal Investigator, School or College.
* To assume a role in the design as well as the execution of research, contributing significantly to the development of research proposals and funding successes.
* To support the Principal Investigator and research group in the design and development of a research programme.
* To engage in the dissemination of the results of the research, as directed by and with the support of and under the supervision of the Principal Investigator.
* To engage in the wider research activities of the Research Group, School or College.
* To interact closely with postgraduate research students who are studying for a Masters or a PhD and have an agreed role in supporting these students in their day to day research in conjunction with the supervisor or supervision team.
* To conduct administrative and management work associated with the research project.
* To carry out any additional duties as may reasonably be required within the general scope and level of the post.
* To engage in costing research grant proposals and take on financial management of projects.
Specific Requirements
POST-DOCTORAL RESEARCHER
* Appropriate research experience.
* Appropriate technical competence and accomplishment.
* A capability of working within a project team to achieve results.
* Good communication, organisation and interpersonal skills.
* A commitment to gaining practical experience working on a research project.
* Ability to work well within a team.
SENIOR POST-DOCTORAL RESEARCHER
• Extensive competence and experience in a research area.
• Supervisory skills.
• Experience of applying for and securing funding.
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