Research Assistant - Centre for Co-operative Studies

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3 Months Fixed Term, Part-time Post DStream is an EPA funded project with a focus on the role of practices and mindsets on enabling pro-environmental action on dairy farms. The project is currently looking to hire a research assistant on a part-time basis. The focus of the role will be to help with the organisation of seminars, engagement with farmers on the use of biodiversity apps and literature review on the use of such apps on enabling farmer’s own biodiversity knowledge and engagement. The role requires good verbal and written communications skills along with organisational skills. Please note that Garda vetting and/or an international police clearance check may form part of the selection process. Project : DStream 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 Dr. Noreen Byrne, Director Centre for Co-operative Studies, n.byrne@ucc.ie , Tel: + 353 (0) 21 4903356; Email: n.byrne@ucc.ie For further information on the hiring unit, please see: https://www.ucc.ie/en/ccs/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 hrresearchqueries@ucc.ie quoting the job-title. Candidates should apply, in confidence, before 12 noon (Irish Local Time) on Friday, 4th 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.