Posted 20 June, 2026
Research Assistant Technical -Department of Geography
University College Cork
Cork, Cork, Ireland
Full Time
Reference: 403273638
Research Assistant Technical -Department of Geography
The Department of Geography, University College Cork wishes to appoint a Research Assistant Technical to undertake fieldwork, data processing, project reporting and administration as deemed appropriate by the PI. The Successful candidate will support the MARA_B_ORE project which aims to model anthropogenic impacts, responses, and benefits of the marine Ecosystem from Offshore Renewable Energy.
The successful candidate will be based at University College Cork within the Department of Geography. The successful candidate will be proficient at fieldwork including the use of AUVs and various other field instrumentation relevant to coastal and marine research (ADCP). Ideally, they will have a strong interest in coastal and marine environments have an understanding of marine and environmental monitoring techniques. They will be excellent communicators and be able to lead project administration.
Experience and knowledge in any of the following areas would be highly valued: AUV mapping, marine measurements (ADCP), sediment analysis (particle size) and interpretation; Irish offshore wind and GIS. The appointee will work directly with PI's at University College Cork and will be expected to engage with a range of external stakeholder organisations and conduct large amounts of marine fieldwork and data processing. The candidate is expected to start no later than August 1st, 2026.
Project title: Modelling of Anthropogenic impacts, Responses, and Benefits of the Marine Ecosystem from Offshore Renewable Energy
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 Shauna Creane or Dr Aaron Lim, Department of Geography Tel: + 353 (0) 21 4903842; Email: [email protected]
For further information on the Department: https://www.ucc.ie/en/earthocean
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
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, 10th July 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 : Dr Aaron Lim
Contact Email : [email protected]
Job ID : 097353
Contact Number :
Close Date : 10-Jul-2026 12:00
The Department of Geography, University College Cork wishes to appoint a Research Assistant Technical to undertake fieldwork, data processing, project reporting and administration as deemed appropriate by the PI. The Successful candidate will support the MARA_B_ORE project which aims to model anthropogenic impacts, responses, and benefits of the marine Ecosystem from Offshore Renewable Energy.
The successful candidate will be based at University College Cork within the Department of Geography. The successful candidate will be proficient at fieldwork including the use of AUVs and various other field instrumentation relevant to coastal and marine research (ADCP). Ideally, they will have a strong interest in coastal and marine environments have an understanding of marine and environmental monitoring techniques. They will be excellent communicators and be able to lead project administration.
Experience and knowledge in any of the following areas would be highly valued: AUV mapping, marine measurements (ADCP), sediment analysis (particle size) and interpretation; Irish offshore wind and GIS. The appointee will work directly with PI's at University College Cork and will be expected to engage with a range of external stakeholder organisations and conduct large amounts of marine fieldwork and data processing. The candidate is expected to start no later than August 1st, 2026.
Project title: Modelling of Anthropogenic impacts, Responses, and Benefits of the Marine Ecosystem from Offshore Renewable Energy
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 Shauna Creane or Dr Aaron Lim, Department of Geography Tel: + 353 (0) 21 4903842; Email: [email protected]
For further information on the Department: https://www.ucc.ie/en/earthocean
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
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, 10th July 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 : Dr Aaron Lim
Contact Email : [email protected]
Job ID : 097353
Contact Number :
Close Date : 10-Jul-2026 12:00
