Professor of Maritime Resources and Innovation

Munster Technological University (MTU) was established on 1st January 2021 and is the newest University in the South-West with six campuses across Cork and Kerry. MTU has over 18,000 learners, 2,000 staff and 140 courses and programmes ranging from apprenticeships, degrees, Masters to PhDs. Its mission is to lead change and, through education, empower people for a successful future in a globalised world.  MTU provides a broad range of programmes and research opportunities across multiple disciplines, contributing to regional development and innovation. This is an exciting time to join the MTU community as they continue through a period of transition and transformation.

MTU is establishing its first professorial appointments to strengthen research leadership, develop talent and extend the contribution of its research to industry and society in the South-West region of Ireland. MTU invites applications for the above post.

The Professor of Maritime Resources and Innovation will lead a significant next stage in the development of MTU's maritime research capability.

The National Maritime College of Ireland provides a distinctive foundation, combining MTU and Irish Naval Service expertise, specialist maritime education, advanced simulation and sectoral relationships. Existing research activity through the Halpin Centre for Research and Innovation, together with wider university strengths in engineering, energy, digital technologies, business and sustainability, creates opportunities to develop a broader maritime research programme.

The appointment offers an established research leader scope to shape that programme, connect complementary expertise and develop new partnerships. The central ambition is a substantial increase in the scale, quality and sustainability of maritime research at MTU, supported by external funding, growing research teams and doctoral activity.

MTU will be supported in this appointment process by the executive search firm Perrett Laver. Enquiries can be made directly to Chris McCann, chris.mccann@perrettlaver.com.

Applications should be made using MTU’s e-Recruitment system only. Applications will not be accepted in any other format.

Closing date for receipt of completed applications:

1.00 pm on Friday 8^th January 2027

MTU is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to the employment policies, procedures and practices which do not discriminate on grounds such as gender, civil status, family status, age, disability, race, religious belief, sexual orientation or membership of the travelling community

MTU supports equality of opportunity, diversity and inclusion and encourages underrepresented groups to make applications and accommodates candidates with disability to apply for posts.

Please see https://www.mtu.ie/edi/ for more information including our equality statement.

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