Post-Doctoral Researcher/Senior Post-Doctoral Researcher Sustainability Institute/MaREI

17 Months, Fixed-Term, Whole-time Post Position Summary Please note that this position can be filled at Post-Doctoral or Senior Post-Doctoral level, depending on qualification and experience of the successful candidate. Post Doctoral Researcher - The Researcher would primarily contribute to the delivery of the TALX2 project but would be expected to contribute to across a number of climate change projects as part of the MaREI Centre. The TALX2 project is an Environmental Protection Agency funded project, focusing on the creation and advancement of transboundary place-based climate adaptation partnerships on the island of Ireland. This position offers the opportunity for an ambitious climate and social scientist with a background in climate adaptation/resilience and stakeholder engagement, to join this exciting partnership and make a meaningful contribution to the delivery of these projects. Senior Post Doctoral Researcher - The researcher would primarily lead research on the TALX2 project but would be expected to provide expert input across a number of climate change projects as part of the MaREI Centre. The TALX2 project is an Environmental Protection Agency funded project, focusing on the creation and advancement of transboundary place-based climate adaptation partnerships on the island of Ireland. This position offers the opportunity for an ambitious climate and social scientist with proven expertise and experience in climate adaptation/resilience and stakeholder engagement, to join this exciting partnership, provide leadership and ensure the effective delivery of these projects. 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: TalX 2 Post Duration: 17 Months Salary: €46,306 - €52,863 p.a. IUA PD1 Scale / €54,307 - €59,064 p.a. (IUA PD2 Scale) For an information package including further details of the post see Informal enquiries can be made in confidence to Dr. Denise McCullagh. MaREI Centre 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, October 3rd, 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 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.