Lecturer (Above the Bar) in Physical Geography, Department of Geography, School of the Human Environment

Fixed Term Whole Time Post (duration to 21st October 2027)

UCC wishes to appoint an academic to the role of Lecturer (Above the Bar) in Physical Geography with expertise in MetOcean, reporting to the Head of Department. This position will complement and expand the Department's existing interdisciplinary research and teaching, with a lead role in the new PGCert MetOcean for Offshore Wind.

The successful candidate will demonstrate research activity in physical geography with applications to renewable energy, building on existing areas of research strength in the School, with the potential for securing external funding including ERC grants. They will align to relevant UCC Futures Clusters where possible and will be expected to collaborate with research groups within UCC such as the Earth and Ocean Lab, MaREI and the Environmental Research Institute, as well as develop international links.

Candidates with experience in inclusive approaches to teaching, learning and assessment in Physical Geography and a background that bridges academic geoscience with practical applications in the offshore wind sector are particularly encouraged to apply.

Please note that Garda vetting and/or an international police clearance check may form part of the selection process.

For an information package including full details of the post, selection criteria and application process see https://ore.ucc.ie/.   The University, at its discretion, may undertake to make an additional appointment(s) from this competition following the conclusion of the process.

Informal enquiries can be made in confidence to Head of Department, Dr Denis Linehan, Tel:, +353 (0)21 4902517Email: d.linehan@ucc.ie . Further information on the Department is available at https://www.ucc.ie/en/geography 

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Appointment may be made on the Lecturer (Above the Bar) Salary Scale: €78,401 - €101,534 (Scale B) / €74,592 - €96,455 (Scale A).

Salary placement on appointment will be in accordance with public sector pay policy.

We encourage you to reach out to us directly should you require assistance or reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process.

Please note that interviews will take place online via MS Teams in the first instance. Candidates may be required to attend UCC for an in person interview. Candidates will be advised as appropriate.

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 recruitment@ucc.ie, quoting the job-title.

Candidates should apply, in confidence, before 12 noon (Irish Local Time) on Tuesday, 17th June 2025

No late applications will be accepted.

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