Post-doc Fellow L1 or 2, Arch, Plan & Envir Policy, 31 months

Applications are invited for a temporary, full-time post of Post-Doctoral Research Fellow in the UCD School of Architecture, Planning and Environmental Policy. The successful applicant will work on a three year EPA-funded research project exploring climate action pathways by identifying the communication and engagement strategies most resonant with certain segments of the Irish population. Alongside the project team, the Post-Doctoral Research Fellow will generate novel insights for how to better design communications and engagement strategies in support of climate action in Ireland. By means of a public survey, roundtable sessions and a Community of Practice with key sectoral stakeholders, as well as focus groups with samples of the general public, the project will specifically address a knowledge gap regarding how worldviews and values shape perceptions of and motivation to engage with climate change in a context of a pro-climate economic transition. An integrated approach combining quantitative and qualitative methodologies will be used to gather and analyse data, which will contribute to the design of tailored communications addressing priority climate-related issues of key sectoral stakeholders.

This is a research focused role, where you will conduct a specified programme of research supported by research training and development under the supervision and direction of a Principal Investigator.

The primary purpose of the role is to further develop your research skills and competences, including the processes of publication in peer-reviewed academic publications, the development of funding proposals, the mentorship of graduate students along with the opportunity to develop your skills in research led teaching.

Appointment on the above range will be dependent upon qualifications and experience.

Closing date: 12:00 noon (local Irish time) on 11th April 2024

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 CV's 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.

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The PD2 post is intended for researchers that have completed PD1. As with the PD1, if you have already completed your PD2 stage in UCD or will soon complete a PD2, or your total Postdoctoral experience, inclusive of the duration of the advertised post, would exceed 6 years, you should not apply and should refer to Research Fellow posts instead.