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 Email: j.peterson@ucc.ie Tel: +353 (0)21 490 2920 Diversity & Equal Opportunities UCC is committed to: Creating an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated Being an equal opportunities employer Welcoming applications from individuals from underrepresented backgrounds EDI Policies & Initiatives: Policies Implementation Further Information / Documents Guide for UCC Applicants (PDF) Guide for External Applicants (PDF) Candidate Brief (PDF) Job ID: 093274 If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Physicaloxy

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