- JOB
- Ireland
Job Information
- Organisation/Company
- University College Cork
- Department
- HR Research
- Research Field
- Economics » Other
- Researcher Profile
- Established Researcher (R3)
- Positions
- Postdoc Positions
- Country
- Ireland
- Application Deadline
- 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
Offer Description
As a Postdoctoral Researcher you will work as part of a cross-institutional team on an exciting new project focusing on the JUSt Transition in the Irish Circular Economy (JUSTICE). This project will help to impact the sustainability and ethical decision making of the fashion and food industries.
The JUSTICE project is an EPA Ireland-funded project focusing on ensuring a just transition to a circular economy in Ireland’s food and fashion industries, with a focus on resource recovery. This project will have multiple parts to it including mapping the sectors and the policy landscapes in Ireland as well as multiple workshops with stakeholders in these industries, an event study on current policy initiatives; multiple case studies to identify obstacles and opportunities for just transition in the food and fashion industries and examine job quality and conditions in these industries. This will be followed by behavioural experiments to test policy and financial incentives ensuring a just transition to a circular economy. Finally, JUSTICE principles will be developed and disseminated with the public, future leaders in undergraduate and postgraduate modules as well as with the resource recovery sector.
Where to apply
- Website
- http://www.ucc.ie/en/
Requirements
- Research Field
- Economics » Other
- Education Level
- Master Degree or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
The primary focus of the Postdoctoral Researcher will be research however a particular emphasis during this stage should include;
- To conduct a specified programme of research under the supervision and direction of a Principal Investigator/Project Leader.
- To engage in appropriate training and professional development opportunities as required by the Principal Investigator, School or College in order to develop research skills and competencies.
- To gain experience in grant writing.
- To engage in the dissemination of the results of the research in which they are engaged, as directed by, with the support of and under the supervision of a Principal Investigator.
- To become familiar with the publication process.
- To acquire generic and transferable skills (including project management, business skills and postgraduate mentoring/supervision).
- To engage in the wider research and scholarly 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 possibly have an agreed role in supporting these students in their day to day research in conjunction with an academic supervisor.
- To carry out administrative work to support the programme of research.
- To carry out additional duties as may reasonably be required within the general scope and level of the post.
- To contribute to costing research grant proposals and assist in the financial management of a research project.
Specific Requirements
Essential Criteria
- A PhD qualification.
- Appropriate research experience.
- Appropriate technical competence and accomplishment.
- A capability of working within a project team to achieve results.
- Good communication, organisation and interpersonal skills.
- A commitment to gaining practical experience working on a research project.
- Ability to work well within a team.
Desirable Criteria
- Applicants should have a PhD in Business or other relevant discipline. In addition, it is desirable that the candidate has experience in Sustainability, Circular Economy and Just Transition.
- Languages
- ENGLISH
- Research Field
- Economics » Other
Additional Information
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- University College Cork
- Country
- Ireland
- Geofield
Contact
- City
- Cork
- Website
- Street
- Western Road
- orlagh.reynolds@ucc.ie
- Phone
- 0214205061