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Senior Postdoctoral Researcher in Law and Social Science for Youth Climate Justice Project University College Cork in Ireland

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Anthropology

Funding

21-month fixed-term whole-time post. Appointment may be made on the IUA PD2 Salary Scale: €55,399-€60,250 per annum, subject to public sector pay policy. This is a paid postdoctoral research position; no tuition or scholarship funding is mentioned.

Deadline

Sep 25, 2026

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Keywords

Anthropology
Environmental Science
Sociology
Political Science
Social Science
Law
Climate Justice
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About this position

University College Cork is advertising a Senior Postdoctoral Researcher position in the School of Law for the Youth Climate Justice Project, an European Research Council-funded research project on children’s leadership in climate action around the world.

The project examines children’s work in the climate space across multiple countries and in the courts. The successful candidate will join a vibrant interdisciplinary team that includes PhD researchers in law and social science.

This post is especially relevant for candidates with backgrounds in law, social science, or anthropology. Responsibilities include managing the project website, conducting research with children in Argentina, producing high-quality academic outputs, publishing in leading journals, and contributing to the supervision and mentorship of graduate students.

The role is a 21-month fixed-term, whole-time post. It is an advanced research training position building on prior postdoctoral experience. External appointments directly into Senior Post-Doctoral research positions must have at least 3 years of postdoctoral experience. Garda vetting and/or international police clearance may form part of the selection process.

Salary is on the IUA PD2 Salary Scale at €55,399–€60,250 per annum, subject to public sector pay policy. Applications must be submitted online via the UCC vacancy portal. The deadline is 25 September 2026 at 12 noon Irish local time.

Funding details

21-month fixed-term whole-time post. Appointment may be made on the IUA PD2 Salary Scale: €55,399-€60,250 per annum, subject to public sector pay policy. This is a paid postdoctoral research position; no tuition or scholarship funding is mentioned.

What's required

Background in law, social science, or anthropology; prior postdoctoral experience is expected for senior postdoctoral appointments, with at least 3 years of postdoctoral experience required for external appointments directly into Senior Post-Doctoral research positions. The role involves research with children in Argentina, managing a project website, producing high-quality academic outputs, publishing in leading journals, and contributing to supervision and mentorship of graduate students. Garda vetting and/or international police clearance may be required.

How to apply

Apply online through the University College Cork vacancy portal. Review the full information package and selection criteria at the UCC recruitment site, then submit the application before 12 noon Irish local time on 25 September 2026. Direct queries about the online application process should be emailed to [email protected].

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