🔭 We’re Hiring a Postdoctoral Researcher for the Sustainable Tourism Observatory Project to work with the STORYATU team at the Atlantic Technological University.

storyatu.ie hosts the Atlantic Sustainable Tourism Observatory Ireland, a member of the UN Tourism International Network of Sustainable Tourism Observatories (INSTO). As Ireland's only INSTO observatory, we collaborate closely with tourism destinations along the Atlantic coast, Ireland's islands, and heartlands.

The Postdoctoral Researcher will help collect the data required to inform sustainable change built on established, evidence based sustainable tourism indicators.

The role involves working closely with the STORYATU team, local communities and enterprises at the destination level, making a real impact helping to shape and strengthen sustainable tourism practices in Ireland and beyond.

📍 A few things worth highlighting:
• This post may be offered on a specific purpose contract until the 31st of December 2027.
•  Strong emphasis on applied research, fieldwork, or community based research projects.
• Excellent scope to grow your research portfolio, contribute to publications, and be involved in follow-on funding applications.
• Supportive, collaborative environment across Atlantic Technological University and external engagement partners.

This would suit someone from Tourism, Geography, Sustainability Studies, Environmental Studies, Social Sciences, Economics, or a related field who wants their research to have visible, practical impact.

🌍 Location: any ATU campus.
⏰ Closing date: Thursday, 14th May 2026 at 12 noon
💡 Interested? Application and job specification https://lnkd.in/dCrfEWR7
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