Posted 13 June, 2026
Research Assistant School of Law
University College Cork
Cork, Cork, Ireland
Full Time
Reference: 1145954510
Research Assistant School of Law
12 Months, Fixed Term, Whole-time post
This RA position is part of a Taighde Éireann/Research Ireland-funded project that explores changing societal attitudes towards body disposal in Ireland, and industry and regulatory responses to these changing attitudes.
The successful candidate will ideally be physically based at University College Cork, Ireland within the School of Law, and will have the option to be associated with the Radical Humanities Laboratory. They will ideally have some experience in respectful, community-engaged empirical research, as well as an interest in and understanding of key themes and trends in modern funerary practice and scholarship.
Project title: Making Body Disposal in Ireland Environmentally and Socially Sustainable
Duration: 12 months, whole-time post
Please note that Garda vetting and/or an international police clearance check will form part of the selection process.
For an information package including full details of the post, selection criteria and application process see https://ore.ucc.ie/ The University, at its discretion, may undertake to make an additional appointment(s) from this competition following the conclusion of the process.
Informal enquiries can be made in confidence to Dr Kate Falconer, Lecturer, School of Law and Radical Humanities Laboratory, Tel: + 353 (0) 85 196 3032; Email: [email protected]
For further information on the Department: Law | University College Cork
University College Cork is committed to being a fully inclusive global university which actively recruits, supports and retains colleagues from all sectors of society. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) are core values under our UCC Strategic Plan 2023-2028. UCC holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advancing equality in higher education. We value diversity as well as celebrate, support and thrive on the contributions of all our employees and the communities they represent. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from everybody, regardless of age, care-giving status, disability, ethnicity, gender and/or gender identity or expression status, nationality, marital status/civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion/creed, and/or sexual orientation. We are committed to supporting all staff through flexible working schemes, family-friendly policies, training and development, and staff networks. We value the enrichment that comes from a diverse community and seek to promote equality, prevent discrimination and protect the human rights of each individual in line with equality legislation. We encourage applicants to consult our Dignity and Respect Policy and learn more about our EDI related initiatives .
Appointment may be made on the Research Assistant IUA Salary Scale: €34,129 - €44,311 p.a.
Salary placement on appointment will be in accordance with public sector pay policy.
We encourage you to reach out to us directly should you require assistance or reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process.
Please note interviews will be conducted either online via Microsoft Teams or in person in the first instance. Candidates may also be required to attend interviews in person if an interview takes place online. Candidates will be notified as appropriate
Applications must be submitted online via the University College Cork vacancy portal https://ore.ucc.ie/ Queries relating to the online application process should be referred to [email protected] quoting the job-title.
Candidates should apply, in confidence, before 12 noon (Irish Local Time) on Friday, 26th June, 2026.
No late applications will be accepted.
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CORK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER
Please note that an appointment to posts advertised will be dependent on University approval, together with the terms of the employment control framework for the higher education sector
Contact Person : Kate Falconer
Contact Email : [email protected]
Job ID : 097193
Contact Number :
Close Date : 26-Jun-2026 12:00
12 Months, Fixed Term, Whole-time post
This RA position is part of a Taighde Éireann/Research Ireland-funded project that explores changing societal attitudes towards body disposal in Ireland, and industry and regulatory responses to these changing attitudes.
The successful candidate will ideally be physically based at University College Cork, Ireland within the School of Law, and will have the option to be associated with the Radical Humanities Laboratory. They will ideally have some experience in respectful, community-engaged empirical research, as well as an interest in and understanding of key themes and trends in modern funerary practice and scholarship.
Project title: Making Body Disposal in Ireland Environmentally and Socially Sustainable
Duration: 12 months, whole-time post
Please note that Garda vetting and/or an international police clearance check will form part of the selection process.
For an information package including full details of the post, selection criteria and application process see https://ore.ucc.ie/ The University, at its discretion, may undertake to make an additional appointment(s) from this competition following the conclusion of the process.
Informal enquiries can be made in confidence to Dr Kate Falconer, Lecturer, School of Law and Radical Humanities Laboratory, Tel: + 353 (0) 85 196 3032; Email: [email protected]
For further information on the Department: Law | University College Cork
University College Cork is committed to being a fully inclusive global university which actively recruits, supports and retains colleagues from all sectors of society. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) are core values under our UCC Strategic Plan 2023-2028. UCC holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advancing equality in higher education. We value diversity as well as celebrate, support and thrive on the contributions of all our employees and the communities they represent. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from everybody, regardless of age, care-giving status, disability, ethnicity, gender and/or gender identity or expression status, nationality, marital status/civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion/creed, and/or sexual orientation. We are committed to supporting all staff through flexible working schemes, family-friendly policies, training and development, and staff networks. We value the enrichment that comes from a diverse community and seek to promote equality, prevent discrimination and protect the human rights of each individual in line with equality legislation. We encourage applicants to consult our Dignity and Respect Policy and learn more about our EDI related initiatives .
Appointment may be made on the Research Assistant IUA Salary Scale: €34,129 - €44,311 p.a.
Salary placement on appointment will be in accordance with public sector pay policy.
We encourage you to reach out to us directly should you require assistance or reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process.
Please note interviews will be conducted either online via Microsoft Teams or in person in the first instance. Candidates may also be required to attend interviews in person if an interview takes place online. Candidates will be notified as appropriate
Applications must be submitted online via the University College Cork vacancy portal https://ore.ucc.ie/ Queries relating to the online application process should be referred to [email protected] quoting the job-title.
Candidates should apply, in confidence, before 12 noon (Irish Local Time) on Friday, 26th June, 2026.
No late applications will be accepted.
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CORK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER
Please note that an appointment to posts advertised will be dependent on University approval, together with the terms of the employment control framework for the higher education sector
Contact Person : Kate Falconer
Contact Email : [email protected]
Job ID : 097193
Contact Number :
Close Date : 26-Jun-2026 12:00
