#SETUW SETU is seeking to recruit a Postdoctoral Researcher to work on a Research Ireland VistaMilk Research Centre funded project focused on developing a farmer-centric data governance framework that will empower farmers to play a more integral, co-creative and meaningful role in the inputs and outputs of digital engagement and data activities for better enablement of trustful and quality data sharing and technological innovation opportunities between stakeholders. VistaMilk is a world leading Research Centre for innovative precision pasture-based dairying. Leading the Agri-Food technology sector through innovation and enhanced sustainability across the dairy supply chain. This post-doctoral researcher position is based in the RIKON Research Centre, Waterford campus of SETU and aims to take a multi-actor approach to engage with agriculture stakeholders in order to profile data governance practices and challenges within farmer segments to enable targeted and practical strategies, tools and solutions that can be used by both Vistamilk's researchers and innovators to ensure good data governance and responsible data sharing in a trusting environment'. This is a multi-faceted role requiring project management, data analysis and communication skills. The research will involve a state of the art review of data governance issues, stakeholder mapping, conducting participatory farmer engagement workshops, and developing practical strategies, tools and solutions based upon identified and profiled data governance segments. The Post-Doctoral Researcher will, while working in conjunction with senior research staff, gain insight and experience into a variety of areas including the processes of project and budgetary management, publishing in peer-reviewed academic journals, writing grant applications, and attracting external funding; the development of active collaboration with relevant national and international research communities; the development of communication and presentation skills, leadership and management skills, and overall career development. If you are interested in working in a unique environment that offers a culture that promotes autonomy and the pursuit of individual interests and ideas, then we are eager to hear from you. All vacancies are advertised through this online recruitment system. All applications must be submitted via this system. We no longer accept applications through email.