Post-Doctoral Researcher, Department of Geography

4 Years, Fixed-Term, Whole-time Post

Position Summary

The Earth and Ocean Lab at the Department of Geography, University College Cork wishes to appoint a Post-Doctoral researcher to undertake the DETECT project.  This project aims to harness the power of novel multispectral 3D structure-from-motion photogrammetry, machine learning and numerical modelling to support environmental decision-making and policy development with a focus on vulnerable coastal habitats in Ireland. By leveraging existing data sources (e.g. IPCC, Copernicus, EPA), emerging technologies (e.g. multispectral drone mapping, and 3D modelling) and consolidated methodologies (e.g. computational fluid dynamics), this project will develop a digital twin framework from multi-threshold data to create a state-of-art simulation system of protected habitats. This will enable high-resolution predictive modelling that can provide near-real time results, key for informed decision-making of stakeholders. Thus, this project ensures synergy and collaboration with Ireland’s leading research institutions e.g. UCC, MAREI, ERI and UCD towards actionable insights on vulnerable ecosystems whilst creating a virtual replica of the current state of the environment.

Experience and knowledge in any of the following areas would be highly valued: multispectral UAV mapping, bathymetric data processing, coastal measurements (ADCP, Kestral, wind, wave, buoy), data mining/web-scraping; sediment analysis (particle size) and interpretation; CFD modelling; Irish coastlines and data science. The appointee will work directly with PI’s at University College Cork and University College Dublin, and will be expected to engage with a range of external stakeholder organisations.

Project Title: Digital Environmental Technology for Enhanced Coastal Zone Management (DETECT)

Post Duration: 4 Years

Salary: €42,781 - €49,177 p.a. (IUA PD1 Salary Scale)

For an information package including further details of the post see https://ore.ucc.ie/.

Informal enquiries can be made in confidence to Dr Aaron Lim, Lecturer in Coastal Geomorphology, Department of Geography Tel: + 353 (0) 21 4903842; Email: [email protected]; Web:   https://www.ucc.ie/en/earthocean/.

Applications must be submitted online via the University College Cork vacancy portal (https://ore.ucc.ie/). Queries relating to the online application process should be referred to [email protected], quoting the job-title and project name.

Candidates should apply, in confidence, before 12 noon (Irish Local Time) on Friday, 5 January 2024. No late applications will be accepted.

Please note that an appointment to posts advertised will be dependent on University approval, together with the terms of the employment control framework for the higher education sector.

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