Researcher in Geography

University College Cork

Department: Department of Geography / School of the Human Environment & Radical Humanities Laboratory, University College Cork (UCC)

Project: Developing a Dynamic Fisheries Community Profile Framework for Irish Fisheries (FishFrame)

Position Type: Fixed-term, Full-Time, 48 months

Salary: €46,306 – €52,863 p.a. (IUA PD1 Salary Scale)

Application Deadline: 12:00 noon (Irish Local Time), Friday, 3 April 2026

Interviews: Online, the week following the application deadline

Position Summary

UCC’s School of the Human Environment seeks a highly motivated Post-Doctoral Researcher to join the MI-funded FishFrame project, which aims to develop dynamic community profiles for Irish fisheries.

The project integrates quantitative and qualitative data to support marine governance and fisheries management. The researcher will engage with local communities, industry, and stakeholders while being physically based at UCC (Department of Geography) or associated BIM offices, with the option to affiliate with the Radical Humanities Laboratory.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct community-engaged, ethnographic qualitative research
• Address cultural, social, and economic factors in fisheries communities
• Manage aspects of project planning and coordination
• Collaborate with stakeholders, including local communities and industry partners
• Integrate and synthesize quantitative and qualitative data

Desired Skills and Experience

• Proficiency in ethnographic and participatory research methods
• Experience with fishery community profiling and social, economic, or cultural research
• Familiarity with statistical and spatial analysis, GIS, social network mapping, archival research
• Policy analysis and socio-economic modeling skills
• Excellent communication and project management abilities

Eligibility & Notes

• Open to EU and non-EU applicants
• Appointment is subject to university approval and compliance with the Higher Education employment control framework
• Previous PD1/PD2 appointments at Irish HEIs may affect eligibility under the Irish Universities Association Researcher Career Development Framework

What We Offer

• A 48-month, full-time postdoctoral position
• Competitive salary scale (€46,306 – €52,863 p.a.)
• Engagement in an innovative, interdisciplinary project impacting fisheries governance in Ireland
• A supportive and inclusive work environment

Application Instructions

Applications must be submitted online via the UCC vacancy portal: https://ore.ucc.ie/

Required documents:

• CV
• Cover letter / statement of motivation
• Any supporting documents as indicated in the portal

Queries about the online process: recruitment@ucc.ie (quote job title & project)

Informal enquiries:
Dr. Jesse Peterson – Lecturer, Department of Geography, UCC
j.peterson@ucc.ie
Tel: +353 (0)21 490 2920