18 Months, Fixed Term Full-Time Post Position Summary Applications are invited for the post of post-doctoral researcher/senior post-doctoral researcher to work within the Offshore Renewable Energy Research Group in MaREI ( The Offshore Renewable Energy Research Group, based in the MaREI Centre and part of the Sustainability Institute at University College Cork, is a focused group of researchers led by Dr Jimmy Murphy, who researches ORE industry needs from technology development to logistics and LCOE modelling. It is a dynamic team that meets the challenges of the ORE sector by developing specialized tools, creating data sets and assisting in technology development. The successful candidate will take a leading role in UCC's participation in the Interreg Atlantic Area funded AOFFTECH project. AOFFTECH aims to contribute to decarbonisation, mitigate climate change and increase the EU's energy independence through advancement of the floating offshore wind sector. The project will focus on fostering knowledge exchange on floating offshore wind technologies, ensuring the sustainable development of floating wind, and building a digital offshore wind ecosystem in the Atlantic Area to support the deployment of floating offshore wind. The AOFFTECH consortium is led by Asime (Spain) and consists of several partners throughout the European Atlantic Area, including the Marine Institute (Ireland), PLOCAN (Spain), Universidade da Coruna (Spain), Adene (Portugal), Norwegian Offshore Wind (Norway), and University of Nantes (France). The successful applicant will be involved in a range of activities across the project relating primarily to governance and stakeholder engagement, but also potentially data analysis and device testing at the Lir NOTF. The successful applicant will work under the supervision of Dr Frances Judge and Dr. Jimmy Murphy in the School of Engineering and will be a member of the Offshore Renewable Energy Research Group in UCC. The ideal candidate will hold a PhD in offshore renewable energy or a related discipline, and will be a versatile individual, with good technical as well as general research skills. The successful applicant will be based in the MaREI Centre, at the Beaufort Building, Ringaskiddy, Co. Cork. 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: AOFFTECH - Atlantic Offshore Tech Post Duration: 18 Months, Full-Time Post (possibility of extension). Salary: Post-Doctoral Researcher Salary: €46,306 - €52,863 p.a (IUA PD1 Salary Scale) /Senior Post-Doctoral Researcher Salary: €54,307 - €59,064 p.a. (IUA PD2 Salary Scale) For an information package including further details of the post see Informal enquiries can be made in confidence to Dr Frances Judge, Lecturer in Energy Engineering, School of Engineering, 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 Friday, January 2nd, 2026. 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.