UCD Postdoc Fellow Lvl 1, School of Business, Until 04 Dec 2027

Organisation/Company University College Dublin Research Field Geosciences " Other Geosciences " Other Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Application Deadline 29 Sep 2026 - 03:34 (UTC) Country Ireland Type of Contract Temporary 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

Applications are invited for a temporary post of a UCD Post-Doctoral Research Fellow Level 1 within UCD School of Business.

The Energy Narratives and Change in Coastal Communities in Ireland (ENACT) project is an engaged research project working with coastal residents in Co. Clare and Co. Cork to develop and understand narratives related to the grassroots experience of energy production and the transition from fossil fuels to renewables, in particular offshore wind energy. ENACT uses these energy narratives to investigate how existing energy infrastructures serve as nexuses of meaning and attachment for the community. It also seeks to understand how the local history of energy production is brought into dialogue with renewables development in an area, for instance through narratives that convey a sense of sociocultural continuity or economic security. In this way, ENACT can help give shape to engagements between government actors (e.g., county councils) and communities to determine the local development potential and reception of renewable energy projects in coastal areas, in line with key government policy including the 2023 Climate Action Plan and the Rural Development Policy .

We are looking for a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow to lead key work packages in the ENACT project. This includes developing the engaged research process, working with local communities to establish, refine and finalise energy narratives (notably by incorporating resident-led and other engaged research methods), and producing project outputs such as publications, policy briefs and community-oriented formats for knowledge sharing and dissemination. The role requires close collaboration with the ENACT project team and will be developed under the supervision and direction of the PI and Project Partners.

Salary Range: €47,273 - €53,925 Per Annum
Appointment on the above range will be dependent upon qualifications and experience.

Closing date: 12:00 noon (local Irish time) on 29 September 2026.

Applications must be submitted by the closing date and time specified. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time of 12:00 noon (Local Irish Time) on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system. UCD are unable to accept late applications.

UCD do not require assistance from Recruitment Agencies. Any CVs submitted by Recruitment Agencies will be returned.

The PD1 position is intended for early-stage researchers, either just after completion of a PhD or for someone entering a new area for the first time. If you have already completed your PD1 stage in UCD or will soon complete a PD1, or you are an external applicant whose total Postdoctoral experience, inclusive of the duration of the advertised post, would exceed 4 years, you should not apply and should refer to PD2 posts instead.

Communication and interpersonal skills, Environmental Humanities, Psychology, Sociology, Geography, Geoscience, Experience working at the grassroots, Strong research methods and data analysis skills