Post-Doctoral Researcher School of Engineering & Architecture / Sustainability Institute

Further Vacancy Details Post-Doctoral Researcher School of Engineering & Architecture / Sustainability Institute 24 Months, Fixed Term Full-Time Post Position Summary Applications are invited for the role of Post-Doctoral Researcher exploring the human and societal aspects of climate change and the just transition. We are seeking an enthusiastic, creative and self-motivated individual to contribute to the CLIMATUDE project funded by the Environmental Protection Agency. The project is working to develop an in-depth understanding of Irish people’s attitudes, beliefs and values related to climate change. The project is led by Dr Niall Dunphy and Dr Breffní Lennon. CLIMATUDE will map the knowledge and perceptions of Irish people relating to climate change and its societal implications. It will develop an in-depth understanding of how people’s attitudes to climate change are shaped by their sources of information, social networks and wider public discourse. It will explore how their beliefs and values are influenced by their socio-demographic attributes, especially gender, life-stage, socio-economic privilege, and educational attainment. The ideal candidate will have a PhD in environmental media studies or cognate discipline. They will have strong qualitative analytical skills and be equipped to analyse how media shapes understanding, perception, and action regarding the climate polycrisis. Candidates should be capable of working both independently and collaboratively with other team members. Furthermore, they should have fluent English and excellent writing, project management, communication, organisation and interpersonal skills. 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: CLIMATUDE Post Duration: 24 Months, Full-Time Post Salary: Post-Doctoral Researcher Salary: €46,306 - €52,863 p.a. (IUA PD1 Salary Scale) For an information package including further details of the post see https://ore.ucc.ie/ Informal enquiries can be made in confidence to Dr Niall Dunphy, Senior Research Fellow, Sustainability Institute, Email: n.dunphy@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 19th February, 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 ** 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. UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CORK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER Contact Person : Niall Dunphy Contact Email : n.dunphy@ucc.ie Job ID : 093353 Contact Number : Close Date : 19-Feb-2026 12:00 Click on the link(s) below to view documents Filesize Notes Guide for UCC Applicants 926 Guide For External Applicants 1672.6 Candidate Brief 3983.8 Apply for Job Return to Search