Senior Post-Doctoral Researcher-Sustainability Institute/EPMG

Further Vacancy Details Senior Post-Doctoral Researcher-Sustainability Institute/EPMG 18 Months, Fixed-Term, Whole-Time Post Position Summary IMPACT (Indicators for Measuring Policy Actions and Climate Trends) is an EPA-funded research project that addresses a critical gap in Ireland’s climate governance: the absence of a structured, standardised approach to ex-post evaluation of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions savings from implemented climate policies. The project will develop and pilot a robust, replicable, and sector-sensitive framework for quantifying realised emissions outcomes across key policy domains, aligned with EU reporting requirements and national Climate Action Plan and NECP processes. IMPACT combines quantitative modelling, decomposition analysis, and policy evaluation with close stakeholder collaboration to ensure methodological credibility and institutional relevance. The successful candidate will play a central technical role in IMPACT, leading the development and application of ex-post evaluation methods across multiple work packages. Responsibilities will include data review and gap analysis, decomposition and simulation modelling using tools such as LEAP Ireland, and supporting the design, testing, and validation of policy-relevant indicators and sectoral templates. The role also involves close engagement with government stakeholders, contribution to methodological guidance and policy outputs, and active involvement in dissemination, capacity-building, and project coordination activities within the Energy Policy and Modelling Group. 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: Indicators for Measuring Policy Actions and Climate Trends (IMPACT) Post Duration: 18 Months, Whole-Time Salary: €54,850 - €59,654 p.a. (IUA PD2 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. Tomás Mac Uidhir, Senior Postdoctoral Researcher, EPMG, Sustainability Institute, Tel: + 353 (0) 21 490 1931; Email: tomas.macuidhir@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 Friday, March 13th, 2026. 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 : Dr. Tomás Mac Uidhir Contact Email : tomas.macuidhir@ucc.ie Job ID : 094454 Contact Number : Close Date : 13-Mar-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 3782 Apply for Job Return to Search