Postdoctoral Researcher in Environmental Communications

23 Jan 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Dublin City University

Research Field

Other

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Ireland

Application Deadline

6 Feb 2024 - 12:00 (Europe/Dublin)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the following position: #002432

Research Centre - School of Communications & Centre for Climate and Society

Post title - Postdoctoral Researcher in Environmental Communications

Level on Framework - Level 1

Post duration - Fixed Term Contract up to 3 years

 

Dublin City University

Dublin City University (DCU) is a leading innovative European University. It is proud to be one of the world’s leading Young Universities and is among the world’s top 2% globally. DCU is known as Ireland’s University of Impact, with a mission to ‘transform lives and societies’ and focuses on addressing global challenges in collaboration with key national and international partners and stakeholders.

DCU has over 20,000 students in five faculties spread across three academic campuses in the Glasnevin-Drumcondra area of North Dublin. Thanks to its innovative approach to teaching and learning, the University offers a ‘transformative student experience’ that helps to develop highly sought-after graduates. DCU is currently No. 1 in Ireland for Graduate Employment Rate, and for graduate income (CSO).

 

DCU is a research-intensive University and is home to a number of SFI-funded Research Centres. The University participates in a range of European and international research partnerships. DCU is also the leading Irish university in the area of technology transfer as reflected by licensing of intellectual property.

As a ‘People First’ institution, DCU is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion - a University that helps staff and students to thrive. The University is a leader in terms of its work to increase access to education, and is placed in the world’s Top 10 for reducing inequalities in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings.

 

Research Career Framework

As part of this role the researcher will be required to participate in the DCU Research Career Framework.  This framework is designed to provide significant professional development opportunities to Researchers and offer the best opportunities in terms of a wider career path.

Background & Role

The DCU Centre for Climate and Society aims to provide cutting edge research, innovation, and engagement on the societal dimensions of climate change by bringing together DCU’s significant expertise in the humanities, social sciences and related disciplines as they relate to climate change. The Centre is the first climate change research centre in Ireland with a core focus on humanities and social sciences perspectives. It comprises a diverse and multidisciplinary research community of over 30 faculty members and 15 PhD students across three DCU faculties.The Centre is co-lead of the social sciences platform of Climate+, a major new six-year research centre focused on climate, biodiversity, and water and co-funded by Science Foundation Ireland, the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs of Northern Ireland, and UK Research and Innovation.

The postdoctoral researcher will join the new Climate + Biodiversity and Water Co-Centre, a major tri-jurisdictional (Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland, Great Britain) research centre focused on the interlinked challenges of climate change, biodiversity, and water quality. The postdoctoral researcher will contribute to a project led by DCU entitled “Analysing public understanding of climate**, biodiversity and water quality risks and responses”.** This project will examine the media consumed (and produced) by rural, farming, coastal, and fishing communities in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.

 

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Funded Investigator, the successful candidate will undertake a range of research and associated tasks across the Climate+ projects. The main duties and responsibilities include:

• Undertaking comprehensive literature reviews and synthesising existing research across multiple fields of relevance to the projects.
• Undertaking primary data collection and analysis, including but not limited to document analysis, interviews, social media data analysis, focus group work.
• Participating in project meetings and working with partners across the project consortia.
• Presenting research findings at relevant national and international conferences.
• Engaging with relevant stakeholders and overseeing outreach to different audiences.
• Overseeing the timely completion of project deliverables.
• Contributing to the efficient management of the project, including through relevant administrative tasks.

Minimum Criteria

Applicants should have a PhD in PhD in Environmental Communications or a cognate discipline*.*  In addition, it is desirable that the candidate has;

• A strong research profile on the environmental communications.
• An emerging track record of peer reviewed academic publications.
• Excellent empirical research, analytical, and writing skills.
• Proven ability to work in an interdisciplinary setting.
• Strong interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively to both academic and practitioner audiences.
• Knowledge of the Irish media landscape.

 

Candidates will be assessed on the following competencies:

• Discipline knowledge and Research skills – Demonstrates knowledge of a research discipline and the ability to conduct a specific programme of research within that discipline.
• Understanding the Research Environment – Demonstrates an awareness of the research environment (for example funding bodies) and the ability to contribute to grant applications.
• Communicating Research – Demonstrates the ability to communicate their research with their peers and the wider research community (for example presenting at conferences and publishing research in relevant journals) and the potential to teach and tutor students.
• Managing & Leadership skills - Demonstrates the potential to manage a research project including the supervision of undergraduate students.

 

Essential Training 

The postholder will be required to undertake the following essential compliance training: Orientation, Health & Safety, Data Protection (GDPR) and all Cyber Security Awareness Training. Other training may need to be undertaken when required.

 

Salary Scale:

IUA Postdoctoral Researcher Salary Scale - €42,783- €54,965

Appointment will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and in line with current Government pay policy.

Closing date: Tuesday 6th February 2024

For more information on the School of Communications, please visit: https://www.dcu.ie/communications

 

Informal Enquiries in relation to this role should be directed to:

Dr David Robbins, DCU Centre for Climate and Society & School of Communications, Dublin City University.

Email: [email protected]

Please do not send applications to this email address, instead apply as described below.

 

Application Procedure:

Please submit your application through the online system . In order to be considered for the role to which you are applying for, you must upload:

1)  Curriculum Vitae

2)  Cover Letter

3)  Completed application form (blank forms can be downloaded from the Vacancy Detail tab on the menu on the left hand side).

Please note, if all items are not uploaded, the application will be deemed incomplete, and will not be processed.

 

Dublin City University is an equal opportunities employer.  

In line with the Employment Equality Acts 1998 – 2015, the University is committed to equality of treatment for all those who engage with its recruitment, selection and appointment processes.   

The University’s Athena SWAN Bronze Award signifies the University’s commitment to promoting gender equality and addressing any gender pay gaps.  Information on a range of university policies aimed at creating a supportive and flexible work environment are available in the  DCU Policy Starter Packs.

Requirements

Research Field

Other

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Languages

ENGLISH

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Additional Information
Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Dublin City University

Country

Ireland

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Where to apply

Website

https://www.dcu.ie/hr/vacancies-employment-opportunities-human-resources

Contact

City

Dublin

Website

http://dcu.ie

Street

Glasnevin

Postal Code

Dublin 9

STATUS: EXPIRED