Posted 20 June, 2026
Research Support Officer -Administration (Office Manager) INFANT Research Centre
University Vacancies Ireland
Cork, Cork, Ireland
Temporary
Reference: 2144358718
12 Months Specific Purpose, Whole-time post
The INFANT Research Centre, established in 2013 and hosted by University College Cork (UCC), is dedicated to advancing maternal and child health research. INFANT's overarching vision is to advance translational research in maternal and child health and to position Ireland at the forefront of this field. The Centre delivers scientific excellence and impact across academic, translational and commercial activities, bringing together a diverse team of clinicians and scientists supported by selected industry partners, international collaborators, and business and regulatory advisors. INFANT is funded through a range of national and international funding agencies, EU programmes, industry partnerships and philanthropy, and has a well-established Clinical Trials Platform underpinned by an ISO 9001:2015 accredited Quality Management System.
INFANT plays a central role in UCC Futures - Children, one of ten thematic areas within UCC Futures, UCC's ambitious programme of research prioritisation in areas of strategic importance. UCC Futures - Children builds on INFANT's established strengths in child health, development and translational research, while fostering wider interdisciplinary collaboration across disciplines, schools and colleges. The theme is dedicated to advancing research with and for children, supporting the fulfilment of their rights, and improving outcomes across health, education, justice and social policy.
The INFANT Research Centre is now accepting applications for a full-time Research Support Officer - Administration (Office Manager). This role will be based within INFANT and will support the Centre's research, operational and strategic activities, including UCC Futures - Children. The post requires significant, high-level administrative and office management experience in a healthcare, research or higher education setting, together with excellent communication, IT and organisational skills.
Project title: INFANT Research Centre Projects
Post Duration: (12) Months Whole-Time Post with a view to extend.
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 Eoghan McKernan, INFANT Research Centre. Email: [email protected]
For further information on the Department: INFANT - A research centre focused entirely on pregnancy, birth and early childhood
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
Salary: €45,000 p.a. (personal rate).
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.
Application Instructions
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 July 3rd, 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
Document
Candidate Brief_548.pdf 2.82 MB
Apply
The INFANT Research Centre, established in 2013 and hosted by University College Cork (UCC), is dedicated to advancing maternal and child health research. INFANT's overarching vision is to advance translational research in maternal and child health and to position Ireland at the forefront of this field. The Centre delivers scientific excellence and impact across academic, translational and commercial activities, bringing together a diverse team of clinicians and scientists supported by selected industry partners, international collaborators, and business and regulatory advisors. INFANT is funded through a range of national and international funding agencies, EU programmes, industry partnerships and philanthropy, and has a well-established Clinical Trials Platform underpinned by an ISO 9001:2015 accredited Quality Management System.
INFANT plays a central role in UCC Futures - Children, one of ten thematic areas within UCC Futures, UCC's ambitious programme of research prioritisation in areas of strategic importance. UCC Futures - Children builds on INFANT's established strengths in child health, development and translational research, while fostering wider interdisciplinary collaboration across disciplines, schools and colleges. The theme is dedicated to advancing research with and for children, supporting the fulfilment of their rights, and improving outcomes across health, education, justice and social policy.
The INFANT Research Centre is now accepting applications for a full-time Research Support Officer - Administration (Office Manager). This role will be based within INFANT and will support the Centre's research, operational and strategic activities, including UCC Futures - Children. The post requires significant, high-level administrative and office management experience in a healthcare, research or higher education setting, together with excellent communication, IT and organisational skills.
Project title: INFANT Research Centre Projects
Post Duration: (12) Months Whole-Time Post with a view to extend.
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 Eoghan McKernan, INFANT Research Centre. Email: [email protected]
For further information on the Department: INFANT - A research centre focused entirely on pregnancy, birth and early childhood
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
Salary: €45,000 p.a. (personal rate).
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.
Application Instructions
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 July 3rd, 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
Document
Candidate Brief_548.pdf 2.82 MB
Apply
