Post-Doctoral Researcher School of Engineering and Architecture

Further Vacancy Details Post-Doctoral Researcher School of Engineering and Architecture 12 Months, Fixed Term, whole-time Post Professor Marguerite Nyhan would like to invite applications for a fully funded Postdoctoral research position within the “Environmental Intelligence” project and the Sustainable Futures Lab. The project firstly focuses on advancing the science underpinning sustainable, healthy and liveable cities of the future. This frontier research employs largescale digital datasets, artificial intelligence and statistical methods to quantify urban environmental metrics (e.g. emissions, air pollution and greenspace) and urban dynamics in unprecedented accuracy and scale in several cities. The project will inform urban design, urban environmental policies and climate action plans. The candidate will also support the development and delivery of research-driven sustainability and climate curriculums and educational resources. Candidate Profile • A PhD in environmental engineering, computer science, data science or similar • Highly motivated, detail orientated and committed with a keen interest in creative and multidisciplinary research • Significant experience in data analytics, statistics and/or urban analytics • Experience in urban environmental sustainability, urban environmental policy and environmental education is advantageous but not essential • Excellent communication, organisation and interpersonal skills • A record of peer-reviewed journal publications 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 Please note that Garda vetting and/or an international police clearance check may form part of the selection process. Project Title: Sustainable Futures – Environmental Intelligence Post Duration: 12 Months, whole-time Post For an information package including full details of the post, selection criteria and application process see https://ore.ucc.ie/ The University, at its discretion, may undertake to make an additional appointment(s) from this competition following the conclusion of the process. Informal enquiries can be made in confidence to Professor Marguerite Nyhan, Professor of Engineering for Sustainability, Sustainability Institute and School of Engineering & Architecture, Tel: + 353 (0) 21 490 2210; Email: marguerite.nyhan@ucc.ie For further information on the Department Sustainable Futures | University College Cork University College Cork is committed to being a fully inclusive global university which actively recruits, supports and retains colleagues from all sectors of society. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) are core values under our UCC Strategic Plan 2023-2028. UCC holds a Silver Athena SWAN award  in recognition of our commitment to advancing equality in higher education. We value diversity as well as celebrate, support and thrive on the contributions of all our employees and the communities they represent.  We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from everybody, regardless of age, care-giving status, disability, ethnicity, gender and/or gender identity or expression status, nationality, marital status/civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion/creed, and/or sexual orientation. We are committed to supporting all staff through flexible working schemes, family-friendly policies, training and development, and staff networks. We value the enrichment that comes from a diverse community and seek to promote equality, prevent discrimination and protect the human rights of each individual in line with equality legislation. We encourage applicants to consult our Dignity and Respect Policy and learn more about our EDI related initiatives. Appointment may be made on the IUA PD1 Salary Scale: €46,805 - €53,391 p.a. Salary placement on appointment will be in accordance with public sector pay policy. We encourage you to reach out to us directly should you require assistance or reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process. Please note interviews will be conducted either online via Microsoft Teams or in person in the first instance. Candidates may also be required to attend interviews in person if an interview takes place online. Candidates will be notified as appropriate **.** 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. Candidates should apply, in confidence, before 12 noon (Irish Local Time) on Friday 24th April 2026. No late applications will be accepted. UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CORK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER 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 Contact Person : Marguerite Nyhan Contact Email : marguerite.nyhan@ucc.ie Job ID : 095634 Contact Number : Close Date : 24-Apr-2026 12:00 Click on the link(s) below to view documents Filesize Notes Guide For External Applicants 741.4 Guide for UCC Applicants 926 Candidate Brief 2819.1 Apply for Job Return to Search