Post-Doctoral Researcher, School Of Biological, Earth and Environmental Science (BEES)
28 Months, Fixed-Term, Whole-Time Post
Position Summary
Applications are invited for the role of Post-Doctoral Researcher within the School of Biological, Earth and Environmental Science.
We are seeking a highly motivated and dynamic Postdoctoral Researcher to join the interdisciplinary BLUESHORES project at the School of Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences, University College Cork.
This EU-funded project focuses on the development and validation of novel Hybrid Blue-Green Infrastructure (HBGI) to enhance shoreline resilience, support biodiversity, and integrate ecological and societal benefits across European estuarine and coastal environments.
The successful candidate will be physically based in Cork, Ireland, and will work closely with international partners on the logistics, implementation, and evaluation of experimental eco-engineering structures across three European study sites.
Project Title: BLUESHORES: Developing Hybrid Multifunctional Foreshore Infrastructure that Optimises Environmental and Blue Economy Benefits.
Post Duration: 28 Months
Salary: €45,847 – €52,339 per annum, IUA PD1 Salary Scale
Application Instructions
For an information package including further details of the post see https://ore.ucc.ie/
Informal enquiries can be made in confidence to Louise Firth, Senior Lecturer in Environmental Sustainability, School of Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Tel: + 353 (0) 21 490 4626; Email: louise.firth@ucc.ie
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 Thursday, 10th of July 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.
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