2 Years, Part-Time Fixed Term post Applications are invited for the role of Research Support Officer - Admin. (Education & Public Engagement Officer) in APC Microbiome Ireland. The Education and Public Engagement (EPE) Officer is a key member of the APC Microbiome Ireland Operations Team, responsible for the planning, coordination, and delivery of a high-quality programme of public engagement and educational activities centred around microbiome science. The role is ideally suited to an experienced event organiser with knowledge of the microbiome, a strong track record in managing complex, multi stakeholder events and delivering successful EPE programmes to time and budget. The postholder leads the organisation of APC outreach and engagement activities for a wide range of audiences, including schools, Transition Year students, teachers, patient groups, and the general public. This includes coordinating established initiatives such as Food is Funky , the Budding Biologists Transition Year programme, school visits to the Centre, and APC's participation in local and national science festivals and exhibitions. Drawing on excellent organisational and interpersonal skills, the EPE Officer works closely with APC researchers and operational colleagues to plan events, manage logistics, schedules, and resources, and ensure activities run smoothly and professionally. The role also supports the development of new engagement opportunities, contributes to internal planning and evaluation of activities against agreed targets, and helps foster a strong culture of public engagement across the Centre. This position requires a highly organised, proactive individual with proven experience in event coordination, the ability to manage multiple activities simultaneously, and a clear passion for making science accessible and engaging for diverse audiences. Please note that Garda vetting and/or an international police clearance check may form part of the selection process. Project Title: APC Operations Post Duration: 2 Years Part-Time Fixed-Term post For an information package including full details of the post, selection criteria and application process see 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. Brendan Curran, APC Microbiome Ireland, Tel: + Email: For further information on the Department: APC Microbiome Ireland - University College Cork - Teagasc 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: €55,400 (part-time role with flexibility, salary pro-rata) 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 Queries relating to the online application process should be referred to quoting the job-title. Candidates should apply, in confidence, before 12 noon (Irish Local Time) on Friday 15th May 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 To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process, click the Apply button below to Login/Register.
Permanent Part Time Post (0.8 FTE) University College Cork invites applications for the post of Clinical Nurse Manager 2 (CNM2) with additional responsibility for Infection Prevention and Control at Cork University Dental School and Hospital. The Clinical Nurse Manager 2 (CNM2) has a key role in the coordination and management of clinical activities and resources within the Dental School and Hospital. The post holder will support the delivery of safe, effective, and high-quality patient care while providing professional and clinical leadership to the Nursing Team. The CNM2 reports to the Director of Nursing and is accountable for nursing service delivery, workforce management, and the promotion of best practice in infection prevention and control. Please note that Garda vetting and/or an international police clearance check may form part of the selection process. For an information package including full details of the post, selection criteria and application process see 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 Niamh O'Callaghan, Director of Nursing, Cork University Dental School and Hospital email: 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 . Appointment may be made on the HSE Clinical Nurse Manager 2 Salary Scale: €62,078 - €78,443 (LSI) (pro rata). 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 ( Queries relating to the online application process should be referred to , quoting the job-title. Candidates should apply, in confidence, before 12 noon (Irish Local Time) on Tuesday, 2nd June 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 To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process, click the Apply button below to Login/Register.
(6) Months, Fixed Term, Part-time post. The Department of Geography at University College Cork invites applications for the post of Research Assistant on the 'Person- and Place-Centred Impacts' project. This is a part-time, fixed term post lasting five months, working 2 days per week. PI can insert an opening paragraph or introductory text on the Department or Research Centre or on the research position. The PI can include other duties and responsibilities which are specific to the post. Project title: Person- and place-centred housing impacts: Evaluating efforts to address vacancy and the efficient use of housing stock in Ireland. Duration: (6) months, part-time post Please note that Garda vetting and/or an international police clearance check will form part of the selection process. For an information package including full details of the post, selection criteria and application process see 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 Maedhbh Nic Lochlainn, Lecturer, Department of Geography, Tel: + ; Email: For further information on the Department: Geography | 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 . Appointment may be made on the Research Assistant IUA Salary Scale: €33,791 - €43,872 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 ( Queries relating to the online application process should be referred to quoting the job-title. Candidates should apply, in confidence, before 12 noon (Irish Local Time) on Friday, May 15th, 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 To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process, click the Apply button below to Login/Register.
Permanent Whole Time Post UCC wishes to appoint an experienced academic to the role of Lecturer (below the bar) in Education. The post requires expertise in education leadership as well as potential to teach across programmes within the School of Education. Responsibilities Reporting to the Head of School the appointee will be expected to contribute to teaching, assessment, school placement, and programme development and administration at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. They will be expected to engage in research and scholarly activity relevant to the discipline of Education and to supervise research. The role will involve lecturing in education leadership, supporting school placement needs, supporting postgraduate studies, undertaking research, and building and sustaining community links in the education field, while contributing to UCC academic life. Qualifications The successful candidate will hold (or will be close to completion of) a doctorate in Education and demonstrate a broad understanding of the Irish education sector. Evidence of research expertise appropriate to the grade of the posts, and contribution to the broader field of education, will be requisite for appointment. Other Requirements Garda vetting and/or an international police clearance check may form part of the selection process. Benefits & Conditions Appointment may be made on the Lecturer (Below the Bar) Salary Scale: €42,602 – €73,177 (Scale B) / €44,669 – €69,631 (Scale A). Salary placement will be in accordance with public sector pay policy. UCC offers flexible working schemes, family‑friendly policies, training and development, and staff networks. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion University College Cork is committed to being a fully inclusive global university, actively recruiting, supporting and retaining colleagues from all sectors of society. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) are core values. UCC holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of its commitment to advancing equality in higher education. We value diversity and celebrate the contributions of all employees and the communities they represent. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from everyone, regardless of age, care‑giving status, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression status, nationality, marital status/civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion/creed, and/or sexual orientation. Application Process Applications must be submitted online via the University College Cork vacancy portal. Candidates should apply, in confidence, before 12 noon (Irish Local Time) on Tuesday, 19th May 2026. No late applications will be accepted. 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. To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process, click the Apply button below to login/register. #J-18808-Ljbffr
University College Cork (UCC) is recruiting a Lecturer in Irish Mythology & Folklore for a permanent position in Cork. The role includes serving as Programme Director, teaching the MA program, and supervising dissertations. Candidates should possess strong teaching skills and expertise in Irish Mythology and Folklore, along with organizational capabilities. The salary range is between €42,602 to €73,177, depending on experience and qualifications. Applications must be submitted online by 12 noon on May 5th, 2026. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Positions UCC is recruiting for two positions: 1x Permanent Whole Time Post (Lecturer in Irish Mythology & Folklore) and 1x Fixed Term Whole Time Post (duration to 30 June 2028). The roles report to the Head of School. Key Responsibilities Serve as Programme Director (permanent post) and provide support to the Programme Director (fixed-term post) of the MA in Irish Mythology & Folklore. Teach and examine the MA program. Undertake administrative duties associated with the program. Carry out additional responsibilities appropriate to the role. Supervise dissertations across the programme. Qualifications & Requirements Experienced academic with expertise in Irish Mythology and Folklore. Strong teaching and assessment skills. Capacity for programme administration and supervisory responsibilities. Salary and Appointment Appointment may be made on the Lecturer (Below the Bar) Salary Scale: €42,602 – €73,177 (Scale B) / €44,669 – €69,631 (Scale A). Salary placement will be in accordance with public sector pay policy. Application Notes All applications must be submitted online. Deadline: 12 noon (Irish Local Time) on Tuesday, 5th May 2026. Late applications will not be accepted. We encourage candidates to request reasonable accommodation. Interviews will be conducted either online via Microsoft Teams or in person in the first instance. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion University College Cork is committed to being a fully inclusive global university. We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, encouraging applications from all backgrounds. Garda Vetting Please note that Garda vetting and/or an international police clearance check may form part of the selection process. #J-18808-Ljbffr
University College Cork (UCC) is appointing a Lecturer (below the bar) in Education. The successful candidate will be responsible for engaging in teaching and research in education leadership and supervise research projects. Applicants must hold a doctorate in Education or be close to completion. UCC offers a commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion alongside flexible working schemes and competitive salaries ranging from €42,602 to €73,177 depending on placement. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Permanent Whole Time Post UCC wishes to appoint an outstanding academic to the role of Professor/ Chair in Applied Psychology. Reporting to the Head of School the successful applicant will provide leadership in advancing research and innovation, research led teaching and discipline developments related to at least one of the core Futures interdisciplinary research clusters of the University ( and research themes of the School ( They will have an outstanding academic track record consistent with this ambition. Whilst we welcome applications from high quality candidates whose work is anchored in any of the above strategic areas, we particularly invite applications from those whose research and teaching relate to at least one of the following areas of applied psychology: health / psychological health and well-being, mental health, children or life-span Psychology. Please note that Garda vetting and/or an international police clearance check may form part of the selection process. For an information package including full details of the post, selection criteria and application process see 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 Professor Chris McCusker, Head of School of Applied Psychology, email: For further information on the School of Applied Psychology please see 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 . Appointment may be made on the Professor Salary Scale: €145,741 - €184,250 (Scale B) / €138,454 - €177,928 (Scale 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 ( Queries relating to the online application process should be referred to , quoting the job-title. Candidates should apply, in confidence, before 12 noon (Irish Local Time) on Tuesday, 16th June 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 To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process, click the Apply button below to Login/Register.
Fixed Term Part Time Post (0.5 FTE, duration 1 year) UCC wishes to appoint to the role of Lecturer above the Bar, Centre for Gerontology and Rehabilitation. Reporting to the Programme Director for the MSc in Dementia and MSc in Older Person Rehabilitation, the role involves interactions with potential applicants for these two interdisciplinary postgraduate programmes, review and acceptance of programme and CPD applicants, teaching, examining, module coordination, and research project supervision for these programmes. Conducting and supervising research, including applying for research grants, particularly in the areas of ageing, rehabilitation, dementia, delirium and Parkinson's disease, is an integral part of the post. Please note that Garda vetting and/or an international police clearance check may form part of the selection process. For an information package including full details of the post, selection criteria and application process see 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 Suzanne Timmons, Tel: ; Email: . For further information on the Department, please visit Centre for Gerontology and Rehabilitation | 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 . Appointment may be made on the Lecturer (Above the Bar) Salary Scale (pro rata): €79,976 - €103,575 (Scale B) / €76,091 - €98,394 (Scale 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 ( Queries relating to the online application process should be referred to , quoting the job-title. Candidates should apply, in confidence, before 12 noon (Irish Local Time) on Tuesday, 2nd June 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 To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process, click the Apply button below to Login/Register.
Fixed Term post -14 months (Part-time 0.5 FTE) or 7 months (Full-time, 1 FTE) gVID is a 2-year project funded by Enterprise Ireland's Commercialisation Fund that commenced at University College Cork in August 2025 and is progressing on schedule towards a minimum viable product (MVP). The technology we have developed in gVID offers a comprehensive end-to-end solution for producing video ads using Generative AI. The current focus of the project is developing a MVP and define the pathway to commercialisation based on allowing customers to significantly grow their return-from-investment from digital marketing. We now seek a committed Research Support Officer (Commercialisation Lead) to join the team and guide the project towards a spin-out. A suitable candidate will have entrepreneurial experience in the tech sector, ideally with knowledge of digital marketing/advertising and take responsibility for: Market opportunity assessment: Conduct detailed market segmentation and competitive analysis to identify, prioritise and support applications and early-adopter customers; quantify addressable market size, value propositions, and routes to market. Business planning: Develop an investible Business Plan, including go-to-market strategy, regulatory considerations, and financial projections with the goal of securing sufficient investment to enable the start-up company to be formed at the end of the funded project. Customer discovery: Engage new customer contacts through targeted outreach, site visits, conferences, trade shows, and digital channels, with the goal of identifying trial partners and building a pipeline of sustainable revenue stream for the start-up company. Start-Up Formation: Support the formation of the spin-out company including successful License and Shareholders' Agreement with UCC. Candidates must be able to demonstrate a convincing interest in joining a team focused on commercialising innovative technology in the exciting and quickly developing generative AI area. In line with our Athena SWAN ambitions, we especially encourage women to apply for this position. Further Details This Research Support Officer (Commercialisation Lead) position provides an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic and inclusive Enterprise Ireland-funded team at University College Cork (UCC), hosted by UCC's nasc Research Centre and under the overall supervision of Prof. Cormac Sreenan. The individual appointed to this position will play a key role in the project, acting as the Commercialisation Lead, working to define and progress the path to commercialisation for the gVID product. Please note that Garda vetting and/or an international police clearance check may form part of the selection process. Project Title: Automatic Video Commercial Generation Service (gVID) Post Duration: 14 months (Part-time 0.5 FTE) or 7 months (Full-time, 1 FTE) For an information package including full details of the post, selection criteria and application process see 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. Cormac Sreenan, School of Computer Science & IT Email: For further information on the Department: Nasc Research @ 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: €70,000 per annum (pro rata) with the appointment either Part-Time (0.5 Full-Time Equivalent) for 14 months or Full-Time for 7 months 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 Queries relating to the online application process should be referred to quoting the job-title. Candidates should apply, in confidence, before 12 noon (Irish Local Time) on Friday 15th May 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 To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process, click the Apply button below to Login/Register.
