Posted 30 August, 2026
Research Support Officer - Admin (Project Manager) Cancer Research @UCC
University College Cork
Cork, Cork, Ireland
Full Time
Reference: 229422604
Research Support Officer - Admin (Project Manager) Cancer Research @UCC
12 Months Fixed Term, Whole-time Post
A Research Support Officer Admin / Project Manager position is available at the Tangney Lab at Cancer Research at UCC, Western Gateway Building, University College Cork, to cover maternity leave for 12 months. Cancer Research @UCC is a translational cancer research centre within the College of Medicine & Health, University College Cork. The Microbes & Cancer theme, led by Mark Tangney, involves the study and/or and application of bacteria in cancer settings. The Tangney lab is currently seeking a person to project manage project activity in the group. This project is related to Precision Oncology Ireland 2. The ideal candidate will have appropriate project management skills, and experience of work in industry or an academic research unit.
Please note that Garda vetting and/or an international police clearance check may form part of the selection process.
Project: Precision Oncology 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.
For further information on the hiring unit, please see: Cancer Research @UCC - University College Cork - https://www.ucc.ie/en/cancer-research/
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: €52,338 - € 64,190 p.a. (UCC Admin V Grade 5 Scale B)
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, 11th September 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 :
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Job ID : 099073
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Close Date : 11-Sep-2026 12:00
12 Months Fixed Term, Whole-time Post
A Research Support Officer Admin / Project Manager position is available at the Tangney Lab at Cancer Research at UCC, Western Gateway Building, University College Cork, to cover maternity leave for 12 months. Cancer Research @UCC is a translational cancer research centre within the College of Medicine & Health, University College Cork. The Microbes & Cancer theme, led by Mark Tangney, involves the study and/or and application of bacteria in cancer settings. The Tangney lab is currently seeking a person to project manage project activity in the group. This project is related to Precision Oncology Ireland 2. The ideal candidate will have appropriate project management skills, and experience of work in industry or an academic research unit.
Please note that Garda vetting and/or an international police clearance check may form part of the selection process.
Project: Precision Oncology 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.
For further information on the hiring unit, please see: Cancer Research @UCC - University College Cork - https://www.ucc.ie/en/cancer-research/
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: €52,338 - € 64,190 p.a. (UCC Admin V Grade 5 Scale B)
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, 11th September 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 :
Contact Email :
Job ID : 099073
Contact Number :
Close Date : 11-Sep-2026 12:00
