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

University College Cork; Ireland; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

University College Cork invites applications for a Fixed Term, Whole-time Post as a Post Doctoral or Senior Post-Doctoral Researcher in Naval Architecture & Offshore Renewable Energy. The role focuses on maritime design, ocean engineering and sustainable shipping technologies, with leadership in ship design, hydrodynamics and marine systems.

The successful candidate will bring expertise in physical model design, fabrication, hydrodynamic testing and offshore vessel dynamics, and will contribute

Qualifications

• Post Doctoral or Senior Post-Doctoral Researcher in Naval Architecture & Offshore Renewable Energy.
• Experience in ship design, hydrodynamics, structural analysis, marine systems and emerging technologies.
• Ability to lead and contribute to multidisciplinary research with real-world maritime impact.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support advanced studies in ship design, hydrodynamics, structural analysis and marine systems.
• Develop and apply innovative research methods to improve vessel performance and sustainability.

Skills

Physical model design

Fabrication

Hydrodynamic testing

Marine operations simulation

Offshore vessel dynamics

Job description

Organisation/Company University College Cork Department HR Research Research Field Environmental science Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Postdoc Positions Application Deadline 13 Nov 2026 - 12:00 (Europe/Dublin) Country Ireland Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 39 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

Fixed Term, Whole-time Post (Duration: until 30th September 2028)

UCC are seeking an exceptional Post Doctoral orSenior 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 https://ore.ucc.ie/ 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 toJimmy Murphy, Professor of Offshore Renewable Energy, School of Engineering/Rinn Energy, Tel: + 353 (0) 21 4864313; Email: [e-mail]

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 andlearn more about our EDI related initiatives

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

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.