Research Fellow - Sustainability Institute

Unist; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 67,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

University College Cork invites applications for a 12-month, fixed-term Research Fellow position in the Coastal and Marine Research Group of the Sustainability Institute, Ringaskiddy. The role focuses on delivering C3S/CAMS contributions, developing training activities, and coordinating a multinational consortium across Europe.

You will undertake independent quality review of Copernicus datasets, contribute to curriculum design and capacity development, and support expert assessment of

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development and delivery of training activities across disciplinary contexts.
• Contribute to the independent quality review of Copernicus datasets and products.
• Collaborate with a multinational consortium and stakeholders across Europe.

Job description

Organisation/Company University College Cork Department HR Research Research Field Environmental science Researcher Profile Leading Researcher (R4) Positions Other Positions Application Deadline 23 Oct 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

12 Months, Fixed Term, Whole-time Post

The successful candidate will join the Coastal and Marine Research (CMR) Group in the Sustainability Institute and will be based in the Institute’s Beaufort Building in Ringaskiddy. A key aim of the CMR Group and the Sustainability Institute’s is to connect research and innovation to society. This funding from the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasting (ECMWF) is focused on Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) and the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS). The Research Fellow will play a key role in delivering UCC's contributions to C3S datasets and products, while also leading the design, development and delivery of training activities across a range of disciplinary and professional contexts. Working closely with a multinational consortium and stakeholders across Europe and overseas, the postholder will contribute to the implementation and development of best practice in capacity development, curriculum design and training delivery, while advancing research into effective approaches for vocational, professional and technical education. An important component of the role will also involve independent quality review of Copernicus datasets and products, providing expert assessment of scientific quality, uncertainty, methodological soundness and user relevance to support the continued development of the Copernicus portfolio.

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

Project Title: ECMWF - Copernicus Climate Change and Atmospheric Monitoring Services

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 enquiries can be made in confidence toJeremy Gault, Co-ordinator, CMR Group, Sustainability Institute, 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.

Appointment may be made on the IUA Scale for Research Fellow: €67,214 - €73,239 p.a.

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

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