Post-Doctoral/Senior Post-Doctoral Researcher - Sustainability Institute

University College Cork; Cork; On-site; EUR 47,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

University College Cork invites applications for a Fixed Term, Whole-time Post for a Post Doctoral or Senior Post-Doctoral Researcher in Naval Architecture & Offshore Renewable Energy. The role focuses on cutting-edge maritime design, ocean engineering, and sustainable shipping technologies, with a project alignment to SEAI FLOWLO.

Garda vetting may be required. The successful candidate will lead and support studies in ship design, hydrodynamics, structural analysis, marine systems and emerging

Qualifications

• PhD in naval architecture or a closely related field.
• Experience in physical model design and hydrodynamic testing.
• Experience with marine operations simulation and offshore vessel dynamics.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary research environment.
• Willingness to undergo Garda vetting or international clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support studies in ship design and hydrodynamics.
• Conduct structural analysis and marine systems research.
• Develop and test physical models and simulations.
• Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to advance offshore renewable energy.
• Contribute to dissemination and impact of research.

Skills

Physical model design

Fabrication

Hydrodynamic testing

Marine operations simulation

Offshore vessel dynamics

Naval architecture

PhD in naval architecture

Education

PhD in naval architecture

Postdoc experience

Job description

Fixed Term, Whole-time Post (Duration: until 30th September 2028) UCC are seeking an exceptional Post Doctoral or Senior Post-Doctoral Researcher in Naval Architecture & Offshore Renewable Energy to join a leading research programme focused on the future of maritime design, ocean engineering, and sustainable shipping technologies. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research with real-world impact across the maritime sector. Working within a multidisciplinary research environment, you will lead and support advanced studies in ship design, hydrodynamics, structural analysis, marine systems, and emerging technologies that improve vessel performance, efficiency, and sustainability. The ideal candidate should possess expertise in physical model design, fabrication, hydrodynamic testing, marine operations simulation, and offshore vessel dynamics. Please note that Garda vetting and/or an international police clearance check may form part of the selection process. Project: SEAI RDD FLOWLO For an information package including full details of the post, selection criteria and application process see The University, at its discretion, may undertake to make an additional appointment(s) from this competition following the conclusion of the process. Informal inquiries can be made in confidence to Jimmy Murphy, Professor of Offshore Renewable Energy, School of Engineering/Rinn Energy, Tel: + ; Email: For further information on the hiring unit, please see: 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 Salary: Post-Doctoral Researcher: €47,273 - €53,925 p.a (IUA PD1 Salary Scale), Senior Post-Doctoral Researcher: €55,339 - € 60,250 p.a. (IUA PD2 Salary Scale) 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 ( Queries relating to the online application process should be referred to quoting the job-title. Candidates should apply, in confidence, before 12 noon (Irish Local Time) on Friday, 27th November 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. To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page.