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Post-Doctoral Researcher, Environmental Research Institute, and MaREI, the SFI Research Centre for Energy, Climate and Marine

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5 Jul 2024

Job Information

Organisation/Company
University College Cork
Department
HR Research
Research Field
Environmental science » Natural resources management
Computer science
Researcher Profile
Recognised Researcher (R2)
Positions
PhD Positions
Country
Ireland
Application Deadline
Type of Contract
Temporary
Job Status
Full-time
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
Not funded by a EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No

Offer Description

16 Months, Fixed-Term, Whole-Time Post

Position Summary

Applications are invited for the role of Post-Doctoral Researcher at the Environmental Research Institute and MaREI Centre.

Institute background

MaREI is a key research centre within UCC’s Environmental Research Institute (ERI), which is an internationally recognised Institute for environmental research dedicated to the understanding and protection of our natural environment and to developing innovative technologies, tools and services to facilitate a transformation to a zero carbon and resource efficient society. The MaREI Centre is an SFI funded research centre headquartered in the ERI and includes 13 other Universities and Third Level Institutes across Ireland, has 50 industrial partners and has accumulated research funding of approximately €60m. It combines the expertise of a wide range of research groups and industry partners, with the shared mission of solving the main scientific, technical and socio-economic challenges across the climate, energy and marine spaces.  MaREI is also funded by SEAI, EI, EPA, ERDF, EU, HEA, Marine Institute, DCCAE and IRC, as well as through contributions from our industry partners. Researchers in the MaREI Centre have over 30 years of experience in conducting fundamental and applied research supported by competitively won national and international funding, and commercial contracts with government agencies and industry. MaREI’s strengths lie in the multi-disciplinary nature of its research teams, allowing it to combine insights across areas such as MRE Technologies, Materials & Structures, Observations & Operations, Coastal & Marine Systems, Bioenergy, Energy Policy & Modelling and Renewable Energy Management.

Project background

This project will integrate a set of software tools for optimising life cycle operations and costs within the wind, wave and tidal energy sectors.  It will build on the existing individual software tools that have already been developed in Matlab and excel through various research projects, expanding these to be able to address future user needs.

The candidate would consolidate existing in-house tools, developing a single, centralized logistics and financial modelling tool for the whole lifecycle of an offshore renewable technology farm and can consider wind, wave and tidal technologies. This would include a user-friendly input/output GUI. The project will then migrate the model to a more accessibly computer language e.g. python to help make the code more usable in the long term.

Once we have a centralised tool and migrated it, we then wish to extend the tool to undertake a number of upcoming projects relevant to the MaREI objectives. Development will also follow our long-term model development plan, created over the years as user needs became apparent. This project would also provide a solid base for advancing and extending the range of use of the tools to match government/industry evolving requirements such that they can be used for strategic assessments and for consultancy work.

Ideally candidates would have experience in software development and an understanding of the offshore renewable energy sector.  

Project Title: Integration and development of software tools for LCoE and offshore logistics assessment.

Post Duration: 16 Months

Salary: €44,347-€50,805 p.a.  (IUA PD1 Scale)       

For an information package including further details of the post see https://ore.ucc.ie/.  

Informal enquiries can be made in confidence to Fiona Devoy McAuliffe, Research Fellow, ERI, MaREI Centre, Tel: + 353 (0) 21 486 4300; Email: f.devoymcauliffe@ucc.ie 

Where to apply

Website
https://ore.ucc.ie/

Requirements

Skills/Qualifications

This title will apply to newly qualified Post-Doctoral Researchers and will be considered as a period of training as the researcher will have dual goals in terms of the research project and their own career development.  The researcher will be mentored by a Principal Investigator (PI).  It is expected that a researcher would spend not more than 3 years at the Post Doctoral level, subject to the term of the project and would then be eligibleto competefor a Senior Post Doctoral post advertised by the University.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

The primary focus of the Postdoctoral Researcher will be research however a particular emphasis during this stage should include;

  • To conduct a specified programme of research under the supervision and direction of a Principal Investigator/Project Leader.
  • To engage in appropriate training and professional development opportunities as required by the Principal Investigator, School or College in order to develop research skills and competencies.
  • To gain experience in grant writing.
  • To engage in the dissemination of the results of the research in which they are engaged, as directed by, with the support of and under the supervision of a Principal Investigator.
  • To become familiar with the publication process.
  • To acquire generic and transferable skills (including project management, business skills and postgraduate mentoring/supervision).
  • To engage in the wider research and scholarly activities of the research group, School or College.
  • To interact closely with postgraduate research students who are studying for a Masters or a PhD and possibly have an agreed role in supporting these students in their day to day research in conjunction with an academic supervisor.
  • To carry out administrative work to support the programme of research.
  • To carry out additional duties as may reasonably be required within the general scope and level of the post.
  • To contribute to costing research grant proposals and assist in the financial management of a research project.
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Health & Safety

In addition to the statutory safety duties of all employees (as prescribed in safety legislation and the relevant local safety statement) each staff member is responsible for:

  • Discharging any safety functions delegated to them by their Head of College / School / Department / Centre / Unit, in relation to the areas / activities under their control.
  • Co-operating and assisting the University and the Head of College / School / Department / Centre / Unit in the discharge of their statutory safety responsibilities.
  • Ensuring that all work under their control, is undertaken safely and without risk to health and complies with the provision of all relevant statutory legislation.
Specific Requirements

Criteria

  • A PhD qualification.
  • Appropriate research experience.
  • Appropriate technical competence and accomplishment.
  • A capability of working within a project team to achieve results.
  • Good communication, organisation and interpersonal skills.
  • A commitment to gaining practical experience working on a research project.
  • Ability to work well within a team.

Please note that Garda vetting and international police clearance check may form part of the selection process.

Languages
ENGLISH
Research Field
Environmental science » Natural resources managementComputer science

Additional Information

Additional comments

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, 18th July 2024.

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

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Work Location(s)

Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
University College Cork
Country
Ireland
State/Province
Cork
City
Cork
Geofield

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