Post Doctoral Researcher (Level 1) Tourism Policy Data Analysis and Dashboard Development

University of Limerick; Limerick; On-site; EUR 47,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Limerick invites applications for a Post Doctoral Researcher (Level 1) in Tourism Policy Data Analysis and Dashboard Development under the Department of Economics, Kemmy Business School. The role is project-based and focuses on estimating arrivals, profiling visitors, and building integrated dashboards across seven tourism sites in County Clare.

The successful candidate will develop surveys, WiFi-related questions for data triangulation and contribute to a quarterly Tourism

Responsibilities

• Estimate arrivals from ticketing systems and profile by demographics (Nationality/Age/Party Composition)
• Design profiling questionnaires for 7 tourism sites in County Clare
• Develop WiFi design questions for triangulation of visitor profiling
• Create workable dashboards for each site after data work is completed
• Integrate dashboards into an overall dashboard for all 7 sites
• Contribute to production and development of a Tourism Barometer for the Cliffs of Moher Experience (quarterly from late 2027)

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Post Doctoral Researcher (Level 1) Tourism Policy Data Analysis and Dashboard Development

Applications are invited for the following position:

Title of Post: Post Doctoral Researcher (Level 1) Tourism Policy Data Analysis and Dashboard Development

JOB SYNOPSIS

The Post Doctoral Researcher appointed will be directed by the Principal Investigator - Professor Jim Deegan to undertake research at 7 tourism sites In County Clare to (a) Estimate the number of arrivals from the ticketing systems and to profile by demographic grouping such as Nationality/Age/Party Composition etc. (b) Design appropriate profiling questionnaires for the 7 sites, taking in to account the particular characteristics of each site; (c) Develop appropriate Wi Fi design questions that can be adopted and integrated to the triangulation of visitor profiling; (d) Develop a workable dashboard for each site once the various data exercises have been accomplished ;(e) Integrate the various dashboards in to on overall dashboard for the 7 tourism sites and (f) The researcher will also be integral to the production and development of a Tourism Barometer for the Cliffs of Moher Experience(Quarterly from late 2027) and latterly for the other 6 sites. By end of the project, it is hoped that an integrated tourism barometer for all 7 sites can be an achieved, but this will be subject to successful dashboard development at all 7 sites.

Kemmy Business School

Department of Economics

Contract Type: Specific Purpose

Salary Scale: €47,273 - €53,925 (maximum starting salary €47,273) p.a. pro rata

University of Limerick is a research-led, energetic and enterprising institution with a proud record of innovation and excellence in education and scholarships. We value creativity, curiosity and excellence in our inclusive community which is committed to social good. Our motto Eagna chun Gnímh translates as Wisdom for Action reflecting our mission to contribute to the discovery of new knowledge for a better world.

Informal enquiries regarding the post may be directed to:
Professor Jim Deegan
Director
National Centre for Tourism Policy Studies
Department of Economics.
University of Limerick
Email: [e-mail]

The closing date for receipt of applications is Thursday, 22nd October 2026
Applications must be completed online before 12 noon, Irish Standard Time on the closing date.

“This is a professional training and development role and the training and development relevant to this position will be completed within the period of the contract. Post Doctoral Researchers appointed will be expected to complete the Researcher Career Development Programme.”
Please note your application must include:
A letter of introduction and a current CV indicating how you meet the criteria outlined in the Job description.
A completed online application form.

Please email [e-mail] if you experience any difficulties

Applications are welcome from suitably qualified candidates.

Further information for applicants and application material is available online from: University of Limerick Vacancies

We are committed to upholding the principles of fairness, equality, and transparency in pay, in line with the EU Pay Transparency Directive (Directive (EU) 2023/970)

Many thanks for your interest in this role.

Contact Person : Competition Type : Research

Contact Email : Job ID : 085009

Contact Number : Close Date : 22-Oct-2026 12:00

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