Posted 30 August, 2026
Research Assistant - Clinical Research Facility
University College Cork
Cork, Cork, Ireland
Full Time
Reference: 1938690544
Research Assistant - Clinical Research Facility
3 Months Fixed Term, Whole-time Post
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated research assistant to join the HRB funded Clinical Research Facility Cork. The facility was established to promote excellence in the design, safe conduct and analysis of patient-focused research. It provides the necessary space, expertise and equipment to allow medical professionals in Munster to work at the very cutting edge of clinical research. The HRB CRF-UCC allows breakthroughs in laboratory research in drug, food therapy, food supplementation and medical devices to be converted into better and safer treatments for patients in a timely and efficient fashion. The HRB CRF-UCC supports research undertaken through UCC and affiliated hospitals, as well as in the primary care setting. It is funded by the HRB and is operated as a joint venture with UCC, CUH and MUH.
The post holder will provide support to the Clinical Operations Team in Cork University Hospital and will work across a wide range of research projects. This role requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills, computer literacy, and data management. He/she is a key member of the project team and should be able to prioritise and work in line with project management decisions.
Please note that Garda vetting and/or an international police clearance check may form part of the selection process.
Project: CRF UCC
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 inquiries can be made in confidence to Niamh Kelly, Clinical Research Nurse Manager, Clinical Research Facility-Cork, Cork University Hospital Tel: + 353 (0) 86 3929474; Email: [email protected]
For further information on the hiring unit, please see: https://www.ucc.ie/en/clinical-research-facility/about/
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: IUA RA 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, 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 : Niamh Kelly
Contact Email : [email protected]
Job ID : 099053
Contact Number : +353 (0) 86 3929474
Close Date : 11-Sep-2026 12:00
3 Months Fixed Term, Whole-time Post
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated research assistant to join the HRB funded Clinical Research Facility Cork. The facility was established to promote excellence in the design, safe conduct and analysis of patient-focused research. It provides the necessary space, expertise and equipment to allow medical professionals in Munster to work at the very cutting edge of clinical research. The HRB CRF-UCC allows breakthroughs in laboratory research in drug, food therapy, food supplementation and medical devices to be converted into better and safer treatments for patients in a timely and efficient fashion. The HRB CRF-UCC supports research undertaken through UCC and affiliated hospitals, as well as in the primary care setting. It is funded by the HRB and is operated as a joint venture with UCC, CUH and MUH.
The post holder will provide support to the Clinical Operations Team in Cork University Hospital and will work across a wide range of research projects. This role requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills, computer literacy, and data management. He/she is a key member of the project team and should be able to prioritise and work in line with project management decisions.
Please note that Garda vetting and/or an international police clearance check may form part of the selection process.
Project: CRF UCC
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 inquiries can be made in confidence to Niamh Kelly, Clinical Research Nurse Manager, Clinical Research Facility-Cork, Cork University Hospital Tel: + 353 (0) 86 3929474; Email: [email protected]
For further information on the hiring unit, please see: https://www.ucc.ie/en/clinical-research-facility/about/
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: IUA RA 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, 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 : Niamh Kelly
Contact Email : [email protected]
Job ID : 099053
Contact Number : +353 (0) 86 3929474
Close Date : 11-Sep-2026 12:00
