12 Months, Specific Purpose Full-Time Post Position Summary A position is available for a Post-Doctoral Researcher to join a new, high-impact project at Cork University Business School (CUBS). The successful candidate will work with a team of researchers, working under the guidance of the Principal Investigator and the research fellow, to deliver an innovative research programme focused on supporting and scaling up the just transition to a circular economy in Ireland. The project is funded by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The Post doctoral researcher will work with the research team in: Identifying circular business models, collaborative consumption models, infrastructure needs, social enterprises, financial incentives and systems that could be developed to support and scale-up the transition to the circular economy. Exploring ways to develop circular business and collaborative consumption models, infrastructure and social enterprises. Assessing the socio-economic and cultural impacts of the transition to the circular economy and bioeconomy at both local/regional and rural/urban levels. Designing financial incentives and systems to support industrial transformation, servitisation and consumer behaviour changes. Identifying holistic solutions to achieve a just and inclusive transition to the circular economy. Developing and implementing research instruments such as surveys, interviews and focus groups. Conducting quantitative and qualitative data analysis using software such as Stata and Qualtrics. Engaging with key stakeholder groups, including the research community, industry partners, and other collaborators. Reporting regularly to the EPA and the project's steering committee. Authoring and co-authoring publications and project reports; and Disseminating project outputs at national and international conferences and events. Expected skillset: We are seeking an enthusiastic, self-motivated individual with a high level of initiative, capable of working both independently and collaboratively with other team members. The candidate should have fluent English and excellent communication, organisation, planning and interpersonal skills. Ideally, the candidate will have experience in circular economy research and a strong understanding of the circular economy landscape in Ireland. Proficiency in both quantitative and qualitative research is essential. A solid background in data and econometric analysis is required, with previous experience using Stata, Qualtrics and other similar software also desirable. 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 Title: Supporting and scaling up the just transition to the circular economy Post Duration: 12 Months, Full-Time Post Salary: €46,306 - €52,863 (IUA PD1 Salary Scale) For an information package including further details of the post see Informal enquiries can be made in confidence to Dr. Bernadette Power, Senior Lecturer in Sustainable Business, Department of Economics, Tel: + ; Email: Applications must be submitted online via the University College Cork vacancy portal Queries relating to the online application process should be referred to quoting the job-title and project name. Candidates should apply, in confidence, before 12 noon (Irish Local Time) on Thursday 11th of December 2025. Interviews will be held online the week after the closing date for application No late applications will be accepted. 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. UCC is committed to creating and fully embracing an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated. As a university we strive to create a workplace that reflects the diversity of our student population where people from a wide variety of backgrounds learn from one another, share ideas, and work collaboratively. UCC is committed to being an employer that recognises the value of diversity amongst its staff. We encourage applicants to consult our policies at / and initiatives at / and we welcome applications from everyone, including those who are underrepresented in the protected characteristics set out in our Equal Opportunities & Diversity Policy. UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CORK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process, click the Apply button below to Login/Register.