Posted 02 August, 2026
Research Assistant School of Medicine Fixed Term Part Time Post
University College Cork
Cork, Cork, Ireland
Full Time
Reference: 485039196
Research Assistant School of Medicine Fixed Term Part Time Post
18 Months Fixed Term Part-Time Post
Applications are invited for the position of Research Assistant in Paramedical Studies, School of Medicine.
The successful candidate will be part of an experienced research team situated at the College of Medicine and Health, UCC, that will use various qualitative, quantitative, and participatory methods to evaluate the process and outcomes of a brief alcohol early intervention service for national health and wellbeing.
In 2024, the HSE piloted a new alcohol extended brief intervention service - SAOR (Screening and Brief Intervention for Alcohol) EBI - in North Dublin. A process evaluation was conducted and finalised in Q4 2024. SAOR EBI is an evolution of the SAOR Screening and Brief Intervention for Alcohol Initiative. SAOR EBI continues to be delivered in North Dublin and now is now being scaled up two new sites across the HSE regions Dublin South East and South West. This evaluation must determine the effectiveness of SAOR EBI in supporting individuals with their alcohol reduction goals, to understand its implementation and whether it enables earlier and more equitable access to alcohol use support in the population. The findings will be used to inform service deliver and any future business cases to support the scaling up of SAOR EBI nationally. This position provides an opportunity to learn from experienced researchers in a variety of research methods and to gain knowledge in this area of health and wellbeing.
Please note that Garda vetting and/or an international police clearance check may form part of the selection process.
Project: Evaluation of an Alcohol Early Intervention Service for National Health and Wellbeing
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 Eoin Coughlan (Lecturer/Co PI), School of Medicine, Email: [email protected]
For further information on the School of Medicine | University College Cork, see https://www.ucc.ie/en/medical/
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: €34,129 - €44,311 p.a. pro-rata (IUA RA Scale)
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, August 14th, 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 : Eoin Coughlan
Contact Email : [email protected]
Job ID : 098553
Contact Number :
Close Date : 14-Aug-2026 12:00
18 Months Fixed Term Part-Time Post
Applications are invited for the position of Research Assistant in Paramedical Studies, School of Medicine.
The successful candidate will be part of an experienced research team situated at the College of Medicine and Health, UCC, that will use various qualitative, quantitative, and participatory methods to evaluate the process and outcomes of a brief alcohol early intervention service for national health and wellbeing.
In 2024, the HSE piloted a new alcohol extended brief intervention service - SAOR (Screening and Brief Intervention for Alcohol) EBI - in North Dublin. A process evaluation was conducted and finalised in Q4 2024. SAOR EBI is an evolution of the SAOR Screening and Brief Intervention for Alcohol Initiative. SAOR EBI continues to be delivered in North Dublin and now is now being scaled up two new sites across the HSE regions Dublin South East and South West. This evaluation must determine the effectiveness of SAOR EBI in supporting individuals with their alcohol reduction goals, to understand its implementation and whether it enables earlier and more equitable access to alcohol use support in the population. The findings will be used to inform service deliver and any future business cases to support the scaling up of SAOR EBI nationally. This position provides an opportunity to learn from experienced researchers in a variety of research methods and to gain knowledge in this area of health and wellbeing.
Please note that Garda vetting and/or an international police clearance check may form part of the selection process.
Project: Evaluation of an Alcohol Early Intervention Service for National Health and Wellbeing
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 Eoin Coughlan (Lecturer/Co PI), School of Medicine, Email: [email protected]
For further information on the School of Medicine | University College Cork, see https://www.ucc.ie/en/medical/
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: €34,129 - €44,311 p.a. pro-rata (IUA RA Scale)
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, August 14th, 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 : Eoin Coughlan
Contact Email : [email protected]
Job ID : 098553
Contact Number :
Close Date : 14-Aug-2026 12:00
