Posted 05 July, 2026
Senior Research Co-Ordinator - Accountant Sustainability Institute/RINN Energy
University College Cork
Cork, Cork, Ireland
Full Time
Reference: 771831970
Senior Research Co-Ordinator - Accountant Sustainability Institute/RINN Energy
36 Months Specific Purpose Whole-Time Post
The Rinn Energy Centre is now seeking a dynamic candidate for the key position of Accountant (Senior Research Coordinator) to ensure the smooth and efficient day-to-day operations of the Rinn Energy Centre, to manage and ensure full implementation of the Centre's policies and procedures, and to engage effectively with our key stakeholders and funders.
The Accountant will be responsible for all aspects of the Centre budget, including all other associated research projects that fall under the remit of the Centre and liaise with all relevant Project Managers and finance personnel to ensure timely and appropriate allocation, spending and control of the budget. The Accountant will provide regular reporting and projection analysis to advise the Centre Manager and Centre Executive Management Team on financial issues and inform future Financial planning. The Accountant will build and develop relationships with key finance people in all partner institutions, Industrial partners and UCC Finance Office. The Accountant will develop appropriate guidelines and safeguards, to ensure compliance with internal and external auditing, and provide guidance and support for the Centres' Principal Investigators and Funded Investigators and researchers with regard to research spend and related financial matters.
The Accountant will report to the Centre Manager, who will act as line manager and will be primarily located in the Sustainability Institute Beaufort Building in Ringaskiddy Cork. The Sustainability Institute formerly the Environmental Research Institute (ERI) at University College Cork was established in 2000 as a flagship University Institute to bring together researchers to address complex global sustainability challenges using a transdisciplinary approach.
The ideal candidate will be proactive, enthusiastic, very organised and capable of managing a heavy and diverse workload. They will be able to work under pressure and be able to effectively manage many competing demands simultaneously.
UCC Sustainability Institute:
The Sustainability Institute, formerly the Environmental Research Institute (ERI) at University College Cork was established in 2000 as a flagship University Institute to bring together researchers to address complex global sustainability challenges using a transdisciplinary approach. The Sustainability Institute is a UCC Futures Institute. UCC Futures is an ambitious new programme of research prioritisation coupled with an innovative academic recruitment strategy across ten indicative areas of strategic importance that will build a foundation for economic, societal and cultural resilience and prosperity. The Sustainability Institute constitutes an important part of UCC's strategy to develop interdisciplinary research institutes that have a critical mass of world-class researchers in prioritised research areas to enable a more strategic approach, create an interdisciplinary research environment, develop capacity, and engage coherently with industry and society.
The Sustainability Institute is recognised for its expertise in environmental, marine, energy, sustainable materials, and sustainable food research, and is focused on addressing three global environmental challenges: Climate Action, Circular Economy, and Healthy Environment. The Institute currently has over 400 researchers from 20 disciplines and incorporates a number of research centres including: MaREI Centre for Energy, Climate and Marine, Centre for Research on Atmospheric Chemistry (CRAC), the Cleaner Production and Promotion Unit (CPPU) and Centre for Law and the Environment (CLE). The Sustainability Institute has a unique and outstanding physical space for conducting research with substantial research facilities at its two dedicated buildings, the Ellen Hutchins Building on the Lee Road, Cork and the Beaufort Building, Ringaskiddy which houses the Lir National Ocean test Facility (NOTF) along with research facilities across UCC campus.
The Senior Research Coordinator may be asked to support other aspects of the Rinn Energy Centre's work when relevant and the appointee will be expected to have a flexible approach in this regard. The ideal candidate will be proactive, enthusiastic, very organised and capable of managing a heavy and diverse workload. They will be able to work under pressure and be able to effectively manage many competing demands simultaneously.
Please note that Garda vetting and/or an international police clearance check may form part of the selection process.
Project: RINN ENERGY
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 Prof. Jimmy Murphy, CSIT, Email: [email protected]
For further information on the Department Sustainability Institute at 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
Salary: €62,000 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
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 31st 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 : Jimmy Murphy
Contact Email : [email protected]
Job ID : 097894
Contact Number : 0868347853
Close Date : 31-Jul-2026 12:00
36 Months Specific Purpose Whole-Time Post
The Rinn Energy Centre is now seeking a dynamic candidate for the key position of Accountant (Senior Research Coordinator) to ensure the smooth and efficient day-to-day operations of the Rinn Energy Centre, to manage and ensure full implementation of the Centre's policies and procedures, and to engage effectively with our key stakeholders and funders.
The Accountant will be responsible for all aspects of the Centre budget, including all other associated research projects that fall under the remit of the Centre and liaise with all relevant Project Managers and finance personnel to ensure timely and appropriate allocation, spending and control of the budget. The Accountant will provide regular reporting and projection analysis to advise the Centre Manager and Centre Executive Management Team on financial issues and inform future Financial planning. The Accountant will build and develop relationships with key finance people in all partner institutions, Industrial partners and UCC Finance Office. The Accountant will develop appropriate guidelines and safeguards, to ensure compliance with internal and external auditing, and provide guidance and support for the Centres' Principal Investigators and Funded Investigators and researchers with regard to research spend and related financial matters.
The Accountant will report to the Centre Manager, who will act as line manager and will be primarily located in the Sustainability Institute Beaufort Building in Ringaskiddy Cork. The Sustainability Institute formerly the Environmental Research Institute (ERI) at University College Cork was established in 2000 as a flagship University Institute to bring together researchers to address complex global sustainability challenges using a transdisciplinary approach.
The ideal candidate will be proactive, enthusiastic, very organised and capable of managing a heavy and diverse workload. They will be able to work under pressure and be able to effectively manage many competing demands simultaneously.
UCC Sustainability Institute:
The Sustainability Institute, formerly the Environmental Research Institute (ERI) at University College Cork was established in 2000 as a flagship University Institute to bring together researchers to address complex global sustainability challenges using a transdisciplinary approach. The Sustainability Institute is a UCC Futures Institute. UCC Futures is an ambitious new programme of research prioritisation coupled with an innovative academic recruitment strategy across ten indicative areas of strategic importance that will build a foundation for economic, societal and cultural resilience and prosperity. The Sustainability Institute constitutes an important part of UCC's strategy to develop interdisciplinary research institutes that have a critical mass of world-class researchers in prioritised research areas to enable a more strategic approach, create an interdisciplinary research environment, develop capacity, and engage coherently with industry and society.
The Sustainability Institute is recognised for its expertise in environmental, marine, energy, sustainable materials, and sustainable food research, and is focused on addressing three global environmental challenges: Climate Action, Circular Economy, and Healthy Environment. The Institute currently has over 400 researchers from 20 disciplines and incorporates a number of research centres including: MaREI Centre for Energy, Climate and Marine, Centre for Research on Atmospheric Chemistry (CRAC), the Cleaner Production and Promotion Unit (CPPU) and Centre for Law and the Environment (CLE). The Sustainability Institute has a unique and outstanding physical space for conducting research with substantial research facilities at its two dedicated buildings, the Ellen Hutchins Building on the Lee Road, Cork and the Beaufort Building, Ringaskiddy which houses the Lir National Ocean test Facility (NOTF) along with research facilities across UCC campus.
The Senior Research Coordinator may be asked to support other aspects of the Rinn Energy Centre's work when relevant and the appointee will be expected to have a flexible approach in this regard. The ideal candidate will be proactive, enthusiastic, very organised and capable of managing a heavy and diverse workload. They will be able to work under pressure and be able to effectively manage many competing demands simultaneously.
Please note that Garda vetting and/or an international police clearance check may form part of the selection process.
Project: RINN ENERGY
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 Prof. Jimmy Murphy, CSIT, Email: [email protected]
For further information on the Department Sustainability Institute at 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
Salary: €62,000 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
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 31st 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 : Jimmy Murphy
Contact Email : [email protected]
Job ID : 097894
Contact Number : 0868347853
Close Date : 31-Jul-2026 12:00
