Post-Doctoral Researcher Deputy President and Registrar’s Office

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Post-Doctoral Researcher Deputy President and Registrar’s Office

Company:

University College Cork

Job description

Job Information Organisation/CompanyUniversity College Cork DepartmentHR Research Research FieldOther Researcher ProfileRecognised Researcher (R2) PositionsPostdoc Positions CountryIreland Application Deadline8 Aug 2025 – 12:00 (Europe/Dublin) Type of ContractTemporary Job StatusFull-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?NoOffer DescriptionApplications are invited for the position of Post-Doctoral Researcher in the Deputy President and Registrar’s Office. The position holder will have responsibility for undertaking research activities under the management of the PI or nominee representing UCC’s role in the HCI funded project MicroCreds with a focus on inclusion. The role consists of contributing to technical, scheduling, performance, quality, and financial aspects of tasks in this high-profile National project. The role also includes responsibility for workload administration. Other project opportunities may arise during the course of the employment.Achievement of the expected progression within Post Doc and Senior Post Doc is transferable between the Irish HEI’s. This can be reflected in the starting pay of a PD researcher. Similarly, as the PD scheme is an intergenerational training scheme completion of PD1 or PD 2 levels in one HEI will normally render that researcher ineligible for appointment at a similar level in another Irish HEIProject Title: MicroCredsWhere to apply WebsiteRequirementsResearch Field Other Education Level Master Degree or equivalentSkills/QualificationsThe primary focus of the Postdoctoral Researcher will be research however a particular emphasis during this stage should include;

• To conduct a specified programme of research under the supervision and direction of a Principal Investigator/Project Leader.
• To engage in appropriate training and professional development opportunities as required by the Principal Investigator, School or College in order to develop research skills and competencies.
• To gain experience in grant writing.
• To engage in the dissemination of the results of the research in which they are engaged, as directed by, with the support of and under the supervision of a Principal Investigator.
• To become familiar with the publication process.
• To acquire generic and transferable skills (including project management, business skills and postgraduate mentoring/supervision).
• To engage in the wider research and scholarly activities of the research group, School or College.
• To interact closely with postgraduate research students who are studying for a Masters or a PhD and possibly have an agreed role in supporting these students in their day to day research in conjunction with an academic supervisor.
• To carry out administrative work to support the programme of research.
• To carry out additional duties as may reasonably be required within the general scope and level of the post.
• To contribute to costing research grant proposals and assist in the financial management of a research project.

Specific RequirementsEssential Criteria

• A PhD qualification.
• Appropriate research experience.
• Appropriate technical competence and accomplishment.
• A capability of working within a project team to achieve results.
• Good communication, organisation and interpersonal skills.
• A commitment to gaining practical experience working on a research project.
• Ability to work well within a team.

Please note that Garda vetting and international police clearance check may form part of the selection process.Languages ENGLISHResearch Field OtherAdditional InformationWork Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Chief People & Culture Office Country Ireland City 088093 GeofieldContact CityCork WebsiteStreetWestern Road E-Mailm.arnold@ucc.ieSTATUS: EXPIREDShare this page

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Cork

Job date

Sun, 27 Jul 2025 03:43:25 GMT

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