Researcher in Architecture Engineering (University College Cork)

School: School of Engineering & Architecture / Sustainability Institute Position Type: Full-Time, Fixed-Term (24 months) Project: CLIMATUDE Position Summary University College Cork (UCC) invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher to explore the human and societal aspects of climate change and the just transition. The position is part of the CLIMATUDE project, funded by the Environmental Protection Agency, which aims to develop a deep understanding of Irish people’s attitudes, beliefs, and values related to climate change. Project Leadership: Dr. Niall Dunphy, Senior Research Fellow, Sustainability Institute Dr. Breffní Lennon The project will investigate: How public attitudes to climate change are shaped by sources of information, social networks, and public discourse The influence of socio-demographic attributes such as gender, life-stage, socio-economic privilege, and educational attainment on beliefs and values Key Responsibilities Conduct qualitative research and analysis on media and societal influences related to climate change Collaborate with team members and work independently on research tasks Communicate findings through reports, publications, and presentations Assist in project management and coordination as needed Qualifications PhD in environmental media studies or a related discipline Strong qualitative analytical skills, particularly in media analysis and societal studies Ability to work independently and collaboratively Excellent English communication, writing, organizational, and interpersonal skills Additional Information: Achievements within Postdoctoral and Senior Postdoctoral levels are transferable across Irish HEIs Eligibility for appointment may depend on prior Postdoctoral experience and completion of PD1/PD2 levels under the Irish Universities Association Researcher Career Development Framework Terms of Appointment Duration: 24 months, full-time Salary: €46,306 – €52,863 per annum (IUA PD1 Salary Scale) Start Date: As soon as possible, subject to approval Location: University College Cork Application Process Applications must be submitted online via the UCC Vacancy Portal Application deadline: Thursday, 19 February 2026, 12:00 noon (Irish Local Time) Interviews: Conducted online the week after the closing date Late applications will not be accepted Informal enquiries: Dr. Niall Dunphy, Senior Research Fellow Email: n.dunphy@ucc.ie Queries about online application: recruitment@ucc.ie (quote job title and project name) Additional information: UCC Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Policies EDI Implementation Initiatives Commitment to Diversity UCC is committed to an inclusive and diverse working environment and encourages applications from candidates from all backgrounds, including those underrepresented in the protected characteristics outlined in UCC’s Equal Opportunities & Diversity Policy. UCC is an Equal Opportunities Employer Documents: Guide for UCC Applicants Guide for External Applicants Candidate Brief Job ID: 093353 Closing Date: 19-Feb-2026, 12:00 If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Academicoxy

School: School of Engineering & Architecture / Sustainability Institute
Position Type: Full-Time, Fixed-Term (24 months)
Project: CLIMATUDE

Position Summary

University College Cork (UCC) invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher to explore the human and societal aspects of climate change and the just transition. The position is part of the CLIMATUDE project, funded by the Environmental Protection Agency, which aims to develop a deep understanding of Irish people’s attitudes, beliefs, and values related to climate change.

Project Leadership:

Dr. Niall Dunphy, Senior Research Fellow, Sustainability Institute
Dr. Breffní Lennon

The project will investigate:

How public attitudes to climate change are shaped by sources of information, social networks, and public discourse
The influence of socio-demographic attributes such as gender, life-stage, socio-economic privilege, and educational attainment on beliefs and values

Key Responsibilities

Conduct qualitative research and analysis on media and societal influences related to climate change
Collaborate with team members and work independently on research tasks
Communicate findings through reports, publications, and presentations
Assist in project management and coordination as needed

Qualifications

PhD in environmental media studies or a related discipline
Strong qualitative analytical skills, particularly in media analysis and societal studies
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Excellent English communication, writing, organizational, and interpersonal skills

Additional Information:

Achievements within Postdoctoral and Senior Postdoctoral levels are transferable across Irish HEIs
Eligibility for appointment may depend on prior Postdoctoral experience and completion of PD1/PD2 levels under the Irish Universities Association Researcher Career Development Framework

Terms of Appointment

Duration: 24 months, full-time
Salary: €46,306 – €52,863 per annum (IUA PD1 Salary Scale)
Start Date: As soon as possible, subject to approval
Location: University College Cork

Application Process

Applications must be submitted online via the UCC Vacancy Portal
Application deadline: Thursday, 19 February 2026, 12:00 noon (Irish Local Time)
Interviews: Conducted online the week after the closing date
Late applications will not be accepted

Informal enquiries:
Dr. Niall Dunphy, Senior Research Fellow
Email: n.dunphy@ucc.ie

Queries about online application:
recruitment@ucc.ie (quote job title and project name)

Additional information:

Commitment to Diversity

UCC is committed to an inclusive and diverse working environment and encourages applications from candidates from all backgrounds, including those underrepresented in the protected characteristics outlined in UCC’s Equal Opportunities & Diversity Policy.

UCC is an Equal Opportunities Employer

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