Post-Doctoral Researcher Department of Food Business & Development, Cork University Business School (CUBS)

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Post-Doctoral Researcher Department of Food Business & Development, Cork University Business School (CUBS)

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Offer DescriptionCork University Business School is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher with strong qualitative & quantitative research and project management skills to work on the project WISESHIFT. WISESHIFT is a HORIZON Europe project that explores how a subset of the social economy, Work Integration Social Enterprises (WISEs), can drive inclusive and sustainable transitions across Europe. By connecting science, practice, and policy we aim to develop actionable strategies, evidence-based tools and policy recommendations to support WISEs and the wider social economy. The project brings together 13 partners from 8 countries.The appointee will be required to support a range of tasks on the project, under the direction of the Principal Investigator Professor Mary O’Shaughnessy.Key tasks will be to conduct, and manage, 24 in depth case studies of WISEs and their local ecosystems through a multistakeholder approach to provide embedded and in-depth evidence that will serve as the base for a transversal analysis. This will include an analysis of the data gathered and produce reports for each case study that reflects the role of WISEs and their local ecosystems towards inclusive and sustainable transitions. This will involve consultation with consortium partners and other stakeholders on case study and survey design, preparation of the protocol and related research instruments, preparing the application for ethical approval, dissemination, analysis of findings and drafting of working papers and other outputs. Applicants must have proven experience of case study design and analysis and must demonstrate relevant skills, including qualitative data and statistical analysis. The completion of work tasks to a high standard within prescribed time frames will be critical to the success of the project.Achievement of the expected progression within Post Doc and Senior Post Doc is transferable between the Irish HEI’s. This can be reflected in the starting pay of a PD researcher. Similarly, as the PD scheme is an intergenerational training scheme completion of PD1 or PD 2 levels in one HEI will normally render that researcher ineligible for appointment at a similar level in another Irish HEI nProject Title: WISESHIFTWhere to apply WebsiteRequirementsResearch Field Other Education Level PhD or equivalentSkills/QualificationsThe 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

• 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.

Please note that Garda vetting and international police clearance check may form part of the selection process.Languages ENGLISHResearch Field OtherAdditional InformationWork Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute University College Cork Country Ireland GeofieldContact CityCork WebsiteStreetWestern Road E-Mailmary.oshaughnessy@ucc.ie Phone0214205061STATUS: EXPIREDShare this page

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Thu, 12 Jun 2025 02:43:54 GMT

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