Posted 27 June, 2026
Research Support Officer (Lead LC-MS Analyst) School of Food & Nutritional Sciences
University College Cork
Cork, Cork, Ireland
Full Time
Reference: 538373212
Research Support Officer (Lead LC-MS Analyst) School of Food & Nutritional Sciences
4 Years Specific Purpose, Whole-Time Post
Applications are invited for a Research Support Officer to join a Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM)-funded interdisciplinary project involving UCC, Teagasc, and University College Dublin (UCD), focused on mapping PFAS contamination across Irish agriculture and food systems (MaPFAS)
The successful candidate will provide specialist analytical chemistry and mass spectrometry expertise to support the project's research activities. Working under the direction of the Principal Investigator, the appointee will support the development and implementation of analytical workflows for the detection, quantification and characterisation of PFAS in environmental, food, feed and biological samples.
The role will involve operation, maintenance and optimisation of advanced liquid chromatography-high resolution mass spectrometry (LC-MS/HRMS) instrumentation, implementation of quality assurance procedures, support of analytical method development and validation activities, and coordination of analytical activities associated with the project. The postholder will work closely with researchers and project partners across UCC, Teagasc and UCD to ensure the generation of high-quality analytical data in support of the project objectives.
Project title: MaPFA - Mapping the Footprint of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Across Ireland
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 Eileen Ryan, School of Food and Nutritional Sciences, University College Cork, Email: [email protected]
For further information on the Department: School of Food and Nutritional Sciences UCC, Food Science, Nutritional Science and Human Nutrition and Dietetics, 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 Salary Scale: €54,280 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
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 : Eileen Ryan
Contact Email : [email protected]
Job ID : 097633
Contact Number :
Close Date : 10-Jul-2026 12:00
4 Years Specific Purpose, Whole-Time Post
Applications are invited for a Research Support Officer to join a Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM)-funded interdisciplinary project involving UCC, Teagasc, and University College Dublin (UCD), focused on mapping PFAS contamination across Irish agriculture and food systems (MaPFAS)
The successful candidate will provide specialist analytical chemistry and mass spectrometry expertise to support the project's research activities. Working under the direction of the Principal Investigator, the appointee will support the development and implementation of analytical workflows for the detection, quantification and characterisation of PFAS in environmental, food, feed and biological samples.
The role will involve operation, maintenance and optimisation of advanced liquid chromatography-high resolution mass spectrometry (LC-MS/HRMS) instrumentation, implementation of quality assurance procedures, support of analytical method development and validation activities, and coordination of analytical activities associated with the project. The postholder will work closely with researchers and project partners across UCC, Teagasc and UCD to ensure the generation of high-quality analytical data in support of the project objectives.
Project title: MaPFA - Mapping the Footprint of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Across Ireland
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 Eileen Ryan, School of Food and Nutritional Sciences, University College Cork, Email: [email protected]
For further information on the Department: School of Food and Nutritional Sciences UCC, Food Science, Nutritional Science and Human Nutrition and Dietetics, 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 Salary Scale: €54,280 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
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 : Eileen Ryan
Contact Email : [email protected]
Job ID : 097633
Contact Number :
Close Date : 10-Jul-2026 12:00
