Post Doctoral Researcher in Data Governance (2-year Specified Purpose)

Post Doctoral Researcher in Data Governance (2-year Specified Purpose) Vacancy I.D.: 039864 - Post Doctoral Researcher in Data Governance Contract: up to 2-years Specified Purpose Whole-Time contract Salary: The gross salary applicable to this is post point 3 of the IUA Postdoctoral Researcher Scale €49,396 per annum rate effective 01/02/2026. SETU is seeking to recruit a Postdoctoral Researcher to work on a Research Ireland VistaMilk Research Centre funded project focused on developing a farmer-centric data governance framework that will empower farmers to play a more integral, co-creative and meaningful role in the inputs and outputs of digital engagement and data activities for better enablement of trustful and quality data sharing and technological innovation opportunities between stakeholders. VistaMilk is a world leading Research Ireland Research Centre for innovative precision pasture-based dairying. Leading the Agri-Food technology sector through innovation and enhanced sustainability across the dairy supply chain.  This post-doctoral researcher position is based in the RIKON Research Centre, Waterford campus of SETU and aims to take a multi-actor approach to engage with aagriculture stakeholders in order to profile data governance practices and challenges within farmer segments to enable targeted and practical strategies, tools and solutions that can be used by both Vistamilk’s researchers and innovators to ensure good data governance and responsible data sharing in a trusting environment’. This is a multi-faceted role requiring project management, data analysis and communication skills.  The research will involve a state of the art review of data governance issues, stakeholder mapping, conducting participatory farmer engagmenet workshops, and developing practical strategies, tools and solutions based upon identified and profiled data governance segments.The Post-Doctoral Researcher will, while working in conjunction with senior research staff, gain insight and experience into a variety of areas including the processes of project and budgetary management, publishing in peer-reviewed academic journals, writing grant applications, and attracting external funding; the development of active collaboration with relevant national and international research communities; the development of communication and presentation skills, leadership and management skills, and overall career development. If you are interested in working in a unique environment that offers a culture that promotes autonomy and the pursuit of individual interests and ideas, then we are eagar to hear from you. Application Process: Applications must be made through the online recruitment system on SETU’s Vacancies page on the website. Please log onto SETU Vacancies for further details and to apply for this position. Applications will not be accepted by email, any other third-party website or in any other format. Garda Vetting may be required for particular posts. SETU is an equal opportunities employer. #SETU Opening Date : 19-Mar-2026 Vacancy ID : 039864 Close Date : 02-Apr-2026 12:00 Contact Email : Researchrecruitment.wd@setu.ie Contact Number : Contact Person : Recruitment Team Click on the link(s) below to view documents Filesize External Applicant E-Recruit Guidelines - SETU 1 623.7 Internal Applicant E-Recruit Guidelines - SETU 1 639.4 Job Description 493.5 Return to Search Apply for Job