Professor of Maritime Resources and Innovation

Unist; Munster; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Munster Technological University (MTU) invites applications for the Professor of Maritime Resources and Innovation. The appointee will lead MTU's maritime research capability, shaping strategic direction and establishing partnerships with industry and government.

Based at MTU's campuses in Munster, the role focuses on expanding doctoral activity, attracting external funding, and building a national and international research network in maritime resources and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Lead a significant next stage in MTU's maritime research capability.
• Develop and manage a broad maritime research programme with external partners and funders.

Job description

Organisation/Company MUNSTER TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY Research Field Environmental science Geosciences Researcher Profile Leading Researcher (R4) Established Researcher (R3) Application Deadline 6 Dec 2026 - 00:00 (UTC) Country Ireland Type of Contract Permanent 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

Professor of Maritime Resources and Innovation at Munster Technological University (MTU) Ireland

Munster Technological University (MTU) was established on 1st January 2021 and is the newest University in the South-West with six campuses across Cork and Kerry. MTU has over 18,000 learners, 2,000 staff and 140 courses and programmes ranging from apprenticeships, degrees, Masters to PhDs. Its mission is to lead change and, through education, empower people for a successful future in a globalised world. MTU provides a broad range of programmes and research opportunities across multiple disciplines, contributing to regional development and innovation. This is an exciting time to join the MTU community as they continue through a period of transition and transformation.

MTU is establishing its first professorial appointments to strengthen research leadership, develop talent and extend the contribution of its research to industry and society in the South-West region of Ireland. MTU invites applications for the above post.

The Professor of Maritime Resources and Innovation will lead a significant next stage in the development of MTU's maritime research capability.

The National Maritime College of Ireland provides a distinctive foundation, combining MTU and Irish Naval Service expertise, specialist maritime education, advanced simulation and sectoral relationships. Existing research activity through the Halpin Centre for Research and Innovation, together with wider university strengths in engineering, energy, digital technologies, business and sustainability, creates opportunities to develop a broader maritime research programme.

The appointment offers an established research leader scope to shape that programme, connect complementary expertise and develop new partnerships. The central ambition is a substantial increase in the scale, quality and sustainability of maritime research at MTU, supported by external funding, growing research teams and doctoral activity.

Closing date for receipt of completed applications:

1.00 pm on Friday 8th January 2027

MTU is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to the employment policies, procedures and practices which do not discriminate on grounds such as gender, civil status, family status, age, disability, race, religious belief, sexual orientation or membership of the travelling community

MTU supports equality of opportunity, diversity and inclusion and encourages underrepresented groups to make applications and accommodates candidates with disability to apply for posts.