Posted 04 July, 2026
Research Assistant Department of Sociology & Criminology
University College Cork
Cork, Cork, Ireland
Full Time
Reference: 2005083360
Research Assistant Department of Sociology & Criminology
19 months, Fixed Term, Part-Time Post
The Department of Criminology at University College Cork is seeking a Research Assistant to support research projects led by Professor Orla Lynch. The successful candidate will assist with literature reviews, data collection and analysis, report writing, and administrative support related to criminology research. This role requires strong organisational, analytical, and communication skills, with an interest in criminology, criminal justice, and social research methods. The position offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on research experience in a collaborative academic environment.
Please note that Garda vetting and/or an international police clearance check may form part of the selection process.
Project Title Trauma Studies and Political violence
Post Duration: 19 months, part-time post
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 Orla Lynch, Professor of Criminology, Dept Criminology & Sociology Email: [email protected]
For further information on the Department: Sociology | 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 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 17th 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 : Orla Lynch
Contact Email : [email protected]
Job ID : 097873
Contact Number :
Close Date : 17-Jul-2026 12:00
19 months, Fixed Term, Part-Time Post
The Department of Criminology at University College Cork is seeking a Research Assistant to support research projects led by Professor Orla Lynch. The successful candidate will assist with literature reviews, data collection and analysis, report writing, and administrative support related to criminology research. This role requires strong organisational, analytical, and communication skills, with an interest in criminology, criminal justice, and social research methods. The position offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on research experience in a collaborative academic environment.
Please note that Garda vetting and/or an international police clearance check may form part of the selection process.
Project Title Trauma Studies and Political violence
Post Duration: 19 months, part-time post
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 Orla Lynch, Professor of Criminology, Dept Criminology & Sociology Email: [email protected]
For further information on the Department: Sociology | 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 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 17th 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 : Orla Lynch
Contact Email : [email protected]
Job ID : 097873
Contact Number :
Close Date : 17-Jul-2026 12:00
