Senior Post-Doctoral Researcher – BlueMissionAA

This role provides the opportunity to join an exciting transdisciplinary team of researchers in MaREI, and to work at a pan-European scale to deliver an innovative programme of research supporting marine science and conservation in Europe.  The candidate should have relevant experience and knowledge in areas of governance, participatory mechanisms and restoration, preferably in the marine sector, and experience in research and initiatives at European scale.  Candidates should have a track record in working in project-based environments, and preferably be familiar with the European funding landscape. They will be self-motivated with ability to conduct independent research to a very high level, and will be expected to contribute to the development of new research efforts, grants, and publications. The appointee will have significant project management experience and experience of working with diverse teams including external actors.

• To work effectively and collaboratively with MaREI colleagues on the management and co-ordination of the BlueMissionAA project, and to proactively lead on and shape the development of certain aspects of that work.
• To work in active partnership with the BlueMissionAA project partners to ensure timely achievement of project deliverables and milestones, including regularly attending meetings with some or all partners, both remotely and in-person.
• To contribute to the successful running of the BlueMission AA project, ensuring scientific excellence, timely production of reports and deliverables across the project’s work packages, as well as driving the publication of project outputs in peer-reviewed academic publications.
• To conduct and lead a specified programme of research under the supervision and direction of a Principal Investigator/Project Leader.
• To secure competitive research funding for research proposals.
• To engage in appropriate and professional development opportunities as required by your Principal Investigator, School or College.
• To assume a role in the design as well as the execution of research, contributing significantly to the development of research proposals and funding successes.
• To support the Principal Investigator and research group in the design and development of a research programme.
• To engage in the dissemination of the results of the research, as directed by and with the support of and under the supervision of the Principal Investigator.
• To engage in the wider research activities of the Research Group, School or College.
• To interact closely with postgraduate research students who are studying for a Masters or a PhD and have an agreed role in supporting these students in their day to day research in conjunction with the supervisor or supervision team.
• To conduct administrative and management work associated with the research project.
• To carry out any additional duties as may reasonably be required within the general scope and level of the post.
• To engage in costing research grant proposals and take on financial management of projects

The successful candidate will be expected to have:

• A relevant PhD qualification and extensive competence and experience in the marine science and policy domains.
• Demonstrable experience of playing a leading role in the delivery of multi-partner European Projects.
• Strong project management experience including monitoring of project deliverables, timelines and budget.
• Good communication, organisation and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in liaising with external project partners and engaging with stakeholders, including citizens.
• Supervisory skills.
• Leadership potential.
• Experience of applying for and securing funding

MaREI is a key research centre within UCC’s Environmental Research Institute (ERI), which is an internationally recognised Institute for environmental research dedicated to the understanding and protection of our natural environment and to developing innovative technologies, tools and services to facilitate a transformation to a zero carbon and resource efficient society. The MaREI Centre is an SFI funded research centre headquartered in the ERI and includes 13 other Universities and Third Level Institutes from across Ireland, has 50 industrial partners and has accumulated research funding of approximately €60m. It combines the expertise of a wide range of research groups and industry partners, with the shared mission of solving the main scientific, technical and socio-economic challenges across the climate, energy and marine spaces.  MaREI is also funded by SEAI, EI, EPA, ERDF, EU, HEA, Marine Institute, DCCAE and IRC, as well as through contributions from our industry partners. Researchers in the MaREI Centre have over 30 years of experience in conducting fundamental and applied research supported by competitively won national and international funding, and commercial contracts with government agencies and industry. MaREI’s strengths lie in the multi-disciplinary nature of its research teams, allowing it to combine insights across areas such as MRE Technologies, Materials & Structures, Observations & Operations, Coastal & Marine Systems, Bioenergy, Energy Policy & Modelling and Renewable Energy Management.