Organisation/Company University College Cork Department HR Research Research Field Environmental science » Other Researcher Profile Established Researcher (R3) Positions Postdoc Positions Country Ireland Application Deadline 6 Jun 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
12 Months, Fixed-Term, Whole-Time Post
Position Summary
Applications are invited for the role ofSenior Postdoctoral researcher to work within the Offshore Renewable Energy Research Group in MaREI.
The researcher will lead the ongoing development of a techno-economic Web-GIS tool for offshore renewable energy, secure competitive research funding, engage in the wider research activities of the ORE Group and disseminate and communicate research results. Tasks associated with this post include but are not limited to: Optimising the GIS interface to make it more user-friendly; Incorporating new analysed datasets into the GIS TE tool e.g. availability, accessibility, weather window and extreme wave and wind metocean conditions; creating new datasets and incorporating them into the GIS TE tool; and increasing the techno-economic analysis complexity and functionality of the tool in co-operation with the ORE Group techno-economic model development group.
Project Title: MaREI
Post Duration: 12 Months
Informal enquiries can be made in confidence to Jimmy Murphy, Dr, Civil Engineering / MaREI, Tel: + 353 (0) 21 4864313; Email: Jimmy.murphy@ucc.ie
This is an advanced research training role, building on their prior experience as a Post-Doctoral Researcher in UCC or elsewhere, where you will conduct a specified programme of research and research training under the guidance of a Principal Investigator. The primary purpose of the role is to deliver research results and objectives, develop new or advanced research skills and competencies, the successful development of funding proposals and to interact in the supervision and mentorship of graduate students, in conjunction with an academic supervisor.
The Post-Doctoral/Senior Post-Doctoral phase has an expected duration up to a maximum of 6 years, subject to the term of the project, on a full-time or part-time basis. Movement to the grade of Senior Post-Doctoral researcher in the University will be by competing for an advertised post. External appointments made directly to Senior Post-Doctoral research positions must have previous post-doctoral experience of at least 3 years.
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
The successful candidate will be required:
* 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.
Health & Safety: In addition to the statutory safety duties of all employees (as prescribed in safety legislation and the relevant local safety statement) each staff member is responsible for:
* Discharging any safety functions delegated to them by their Head of College \ School \ Department \ Centre \ Unit, in relation to the areas/ activities under their control
* Co-operating and assisting the University and the Head of College \ School \ Department \ Centre \ Unit in the discharge of their statutory safety responsibilities
* Ensuring that all work under their control, is undertaken safely and without risk to health and complies with the provision of all relevant statutory legislation
Note: As the university continues to expand and evolve, it is likely that flexibility in regard to the allocation of specific duties will be necessary. Accordingly, the list of duties specified above is not intended to be exclusive or restrictive; duties may be added or withdrawn but any such alteration will take place after consultation with the appointee.
Specific Requirements
SELECTION CRITERIA
The successful candidate will be expected to have:
* Post-doctoral experience.
* Extensive competence and experience in a research area.
* Knowledge of the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) sector.
* Knowledge of techno-economics for ORE projects.
* Proficiency in met-ocean modelling (wave, wind and currents).
* Proficiency in GIS software (ArcGIS, AGOL, QGIS).
* Experience in dealing with NetCDF data – download, processing, and visualization.
* Supervisory skills.
* Leadership potential.
* Experience of applying for and securing funding.
* Appropriate technical competence and accomplishment.
* A capability of working within a project team to achieve results.
* Experience with managing and leading projects and/or teams.
* Good communication, organisation and interpersonal skills.
* A commitment to gaining practical experience working on a research project.
Please note that Garda vetting and international police clearance check may form part of the selection process.
Candidates are requested to make a personal assessment of these criteria against their own qualifications, skills and abilities to assess whether they should apply for the post
Please note: Candidates who do not demonstrate that they meet the criteria as detailed above will not be short listed.
The University, at its discretion, may undertake to make an additional appointment(s) from this competition following the conclusion of the process.
Languages ENGLISH
Research Field Environmental science » Other
Additional Information
Additional comments
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 recruitment@ucc.ie, quoting the job-title and project name.
Candidates should apply, in confidence, before 12 noon (Irish Local Time) on Friday, 6th of June 2025
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 iscommitted to being an employer that recognises the value of diversity amongst its staff. We encourage applicants to consult our policies at https://www.ucc.ie/en/edi/policies/ and initiatives at https://www.ucc.ie/en/edi/implementation/ and we welcome applications from everyone, including those who are underrepresented in the protected characteristics set out in our Equal Opportunities & Diversity Policy.
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