10 Research jobs in Cork

45 Months Specific Purpose Part-Time Post Position Summary In the LINDA-FAMILIA project, we propose to adapt and scale up a digital health system across a region in each of the following four countries in Africa (Tanzania, Rwanda, Ethiopia and Uganda) to capture pregnancy, postpartum, neonatal and paediatric data including data on infectious diseases and vaccinations. The system will support maternal and child disease surveillance and health services delivery. In addition to the partners in the four African countries, we have partners at Oslo University, Norwegian Institute of Public Health and Imperial College London. Applications are invited for the role of Part-Time Senior Research Coordinator - Project Manager on the Horizon Europe LINDA-FAMILIA project. This position provides an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic, multidisciplinary team at the INFANT Research Centre, UCC. The LINDA-FAMILIA project aims to implement an innovative, interoperable, and adaptable open-source digital health information system replacing paper-based systems in maternal and child health units in the following four regions in East Africa: Addis Ababa Region, Ethiopia; Eastern Province, Rwanda; Kilimanjaro, Tanzania; and Lango sub-Region, Uganda. It is expected that the successful candidate will make significant contributions to the planned research project and will coordinate the project management with project managers at partner institutions. The successful candidate will assist the Principal Investigator in the day-to-day management of the project by working closely with project team members, and project managers in the partner countries, to ensure that all of the administrative functions for the project are organised and completed. This role requires a highly organised individual with excellent communication skills. The successful candidate will have significant project management experience, including for multi-centre projects with a number of stakeholders. Experience in managing EU funded research/innovation projects and coordinating across multiple partner institutions in different countries is desirable. Project Title: Linda Familia Post Duration: 45 Months Salary: €60,000 gross pa - 0.6 FTE Personal Rate For an information package including further details of the post see Informal enquiries can be made in confidence to Dr. Ali Khashan Email 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 and project name. Candidates should apply, in confidence, before 12 noon (Irish Local Time) on Friday 17th October 2025 No late applications will be accepted. 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. UCC is committed to creating and fully embracing an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated. As a University we strive to create a workplace that reflects the diversity of our student population where people from a wide variety of backgrounds learn from one another, share ideas, and work collaboratively. UCC is committed to being an employer that recognises the value of diversity amongst its staff. We encourage applicants to consult our policies at and initiatives at and we welcome applications from everyone, including those who are underrepresented in the protected characteristics set out in our Equal Opportunities & Diversity Policy. UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CORK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER 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.

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How We Work:
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**Corporate Overview**
Proofpoint is a leading cybersecurity company protecting organizations' greatest assets and biggest risks: vulnerabilities in people. With an integrated suite of cloud-based solutions, Proofpoint helps companies around the world stop targeted threats, safeguard their data, and make their users more resilient against cyber-attacks. Leading organizations of all sizes, including more than half of the Fortune 1000, rely on Proofpoint for people-centric security and compliance solutions mitigating their most critical risks across email, the cloud, social media, and the web. We are singularly devoted to helping our customers protect their greatest assets and biggest security risk: their people. That's why we're a leader in next-generation cybersecurity. Protection Starts with People.
**The Role**
You are a Senior CyberSecurity Analyst (email borne threats) or have a strong desire and a skill set to become one!
We are looking for a highly intelligent, analytical, driven person to join a dynamic group of people who are passionate about saving the world from the growing threat of e-mail borne threats: phishing, malware , BEC and spam. We are competing against a very active, creative, and motivated adversary who was credited as sending over 40 trillion spam/threat email messages last year alone! If you are interested in helping us achieve our goal and rid the world of phishing, malware and spam, we definitely would like to speak with you. We offer a challenging environment that fosters creativity and rewards excellence.
**Your day to day**
+ Member of a creative, enthusiastic, and geographically distributed team (in a 24/7/365 "follow the sun" model) that is responsible for identifying, parameterizing, and responding quickly to spam attacks levied against some of the world's largest organizations.
+ Analyze email messages reported by customers as well as work on large data sets in order to determine correct classification (spam, phishing, malware, BEC (Advanced Email Fraud), bulk, ham).
+ CONTENT DEVELOPMENT. Perform deep analyses of spam message headers & structures to identify novel spam features, and design various rules/signatures to detect those features and block email borne threats
+ Ad-hoc development of tools as necessary to aid/streamline analysis activities is a plus
+ As an Email Cybersecurity analyst, who has coding experience and skills - an opportunity to design and develop new PoCs threat detection system(s) based on your expertise or learn how to add this skill to your toolset.
+ Continue to develop and support existing Threat Detection PoCs based on the existing Threat Detection framework
+ Developing and maintaining Python applications/tools, writing clean and efficient code, debugging and troubleshooting issues, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and participating in code reviews. Knowledge of database systems is a plus
+ Be available in an rotating on-call basis to respond to develop signatures, that detect and block an emerging or an ongoing threat(s)
+ Help us define the landscape, prevalence, and evolution of messaging abuse, threats, and attacks by participating in future requirements definition discussions of our products.
**What you bring to the team**
+ Knowledge of different types of email borne attack vectors, tools and tactics
+ In-depth knowledge of email borne threats: phishing, malware, BEC and spam. Ability to find and research suspicious patterns in URLs, domains, in conjunction with overall email structure (email headers and email context).
+ Ability to create detection signatures/rules (content development) based on observed suspicious patterns with experience of 2-4 or more years in the field.
+ General curiosity about the headers and structure of email messages.
+ General familiarity with how mail delivery works, knowledge of email security standards and protocols, such as SPF, DKIM, and DMARC, would be beneficial.
+ Practical knowledge (hands-on experience) with Regular Expressions
+ Minimum 2+ years hands-on experience with Python or a different programming language
+ Experience in one of Python frameworks (Django, Flask or Pandas)
+ Experience with data analysis, familiarity with cybersecurity best practices, and the ability to work with large datasets.
+ Familiarity with Unix environments and comfort with a range of Unix command line tools for manipulating and extracting content from text files is a must have
+ Familiarity and/or experience with LUA based detection signatures is a plus
+ Familiarity and/or experience with ClamAV and/or Yara and/or in-house developed framework allowing to research and create signature based detection on email borne threats based detection signatures is a plus
+ Willingness to play an important technical role
+ Demonstrated analytical and creative problem-solving abilities.
+ Ability to work independently yet fully integrate with worldwide, remote teams.
+ Can-do attitude with a focus on problem solving, product quality, and a strong desire to get the job done.
+ Requirements/Education and/or Equivalent Experience (including technical and non-technical capabilities)
+ BSCS or equivalent, or equivalent technical experience.
**Why Proofpoint**
As a customer focused and driven-to-win organization with leading edge products, there are many exciting reasons to join the Proofpoint team. We believe in hiring the best the brightest and cultivating a culture of collaboration and appreciation. As we continue to grow and expand globally, we understand that hiring the right people and developing great teams is key to our success! We are a multi-national company with locations in many countries, with each location contributing to Proofpoint's amazing culture! #LI-PH1
Why Proofpoint? At Proofpoint, we believe that an exceptional career experience includes a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Here are just a few reasons you'll love working with us:
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefits
- Learning & Development: We are committed to the growth and development of our team members, offering a range of programs including leadership and professional development workshops, stretch project assignments, and mentoring opportunities to help employees reach their full potential.
- Flexible work environment: (Remote options, hybrid schedules, flexible hours, etc.).
- Annual wellness and community outreach days
- Always on recognition for your contributions
- Global collaboration and networking opportunities
Our Culture:
Our culture is rooted in values that inspire belonging, empower purpose and drive success-every day, for everyone. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. If you need accommodation during the application or interview process, please reach out to . How to Apply Interested? Submit your application here . We can't wait to hear from you!
Proofpoint has been honored with six Best Places to Work Awards in 2024 by workplace culture leader Comparably, including Best Company Career Growth, Best Company Outlook, Best Global Culture, Best Engineering Teams, Best Sales Teams, and Best HR Teams.
We are the leader in human-centric cybersecurity. Half a million customers, including 87 of the Fortune 100, rely on Proofpoint to protect their organizations. We're driven by a mission to stay ahead of bad actors and safeguard the digital world. Join us in our pursuit to defend data and protect people.
Our BRAVE Values:
At Proofpoint, we are BRAVE in everything we do, and our values aren't just words-they shape how we work, collaborate, and grow.
We seek people who are bold enough to challenge the status quo, responsive in the face of ever-evolving threats, and accountable for delivering real impact.
We value those with a visionary mindset who anticipate what's next and push cybersecurity forward, and we celebrate exceptional execution that ensures we continue to defend data and protect people.
Proofpoint is an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.
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24 Months Specific Purpose Whole Time Post Position Summary The INFANT Research Centre at UCC is now seeking a dynamic candidate for the key position of Senior Programme Manager (Senior Research Co-ordinator) for the ELEVATE Research Programme (prevention, early detection and intervention for early brain injury and cerebral palsy). This research programme is a Strategic Research Partnership Programme funded by Science Foundation Ireland and the Cerebral Palsy Foundation. The Senior Research Co-ordinator - will ensure the smooth and efficient day-to-day operations of the ELEVATE Research Programme, manage and ensure full implementation of the programme policies and procedures, and engage effectively with key stakeholders and funders. The Senior Research Co-ordinator will work closely with the ELEVATE Programme executive and management teams to contribute operational expertise in the development and implementation of organisational strategies, policies, practices, projects, delivery of KPIs, reporting and the development of funding proposals. As a member of the Management Team, the Senior Research Coordinator will be expected to contribute to the development and implementation of programme strategy and to contribute to business development. The Senior Research Co-ordinator will also play a key role in the implementation of ELEVATE reporting schedule in line with its research programme, ensuring that the scope and timelines of all research projects are on schedule, and that INFANT complies fully with mandatory reporting requirements. The Senior Research Co-ordinator will be expected to support other aspects of the INFANT Centre's work when relevant and the appointee will be expected to have a flexible approach in this regard. The ideal candidate will be proactive, enthusiastic, very organised and capable of managing a heavy and diverse workload. They will be able to work under pressure and be able to effectively manage many competing demands simultaneously. Project Title: ELEVATE Post Duration: 24 Months Salary: €90,000 gross per annum. Personal Rate For an information package including further details of the post see Informal enquiries can be made in confidence to Professor Geraldine Boylan, Director of INFANT Research Centre. Email: 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 and project name. Candidates should apply, in confidence, before 12 noon (Irish Local Time) on Friday, October 31st, 2025 No late applications will be accepted. 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. UCC is committed to creating and fully embracing an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated. As a University we strive to create a workplace that reflects the diversity of our student population where people from a wide variety of backgrounds learn from one another, share ideas, and work collaboratively. UCC is committed to being an employer that recognises the value of diversity amongst its staff. We encourage applicants to consult our policies at and initiatives at and we welcome applications from everyone, including those who are underrepresented in the protected characteristics set out in our Equal Opportunities & Diversity Policy. UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CORK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER 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.

12 Months, Specific Purpose, Whole-Time Post Position Summary Are you a qualified nurse, looking for an impactful role that involves helping patients whose lives have been impacted by cancer? Do you want to join a passionate and growing team with recent funding from the Breast Cancer Research Foundation to grow and find better diagnostics and treatments for patients with breast cancer? The UCC Cancer Trials Group (UCC CTG) is looking for an enthusiastic research nurse (CNMII) to work in a growing team, supporting investigator-led research. ABOUT UCC CTG: The UCC CTG is a new HRB funded collaborative team which aims to bring together a dedicated team of cancer specialists and research staff across the south of Ireland. The UCC CTG is part of Cancer Research @UCC, a translational cancer research centre within the College of Medicine & Health at University College Cork. The UCC CTG group includes 3 cancer trials units at Cork University Hospital (CTC @CUH), University Hospital Waterford and Bons Secours Hospital Cork. For more information about the group, check our website: or our Twitter @UCCCancerTrials ABOUT ACADEMIC RESEARCH AT CTC @CUH: The role will be hosted in Cancer Research @UCC and the Cancer Trials Cork Unit at CUH (CTC @CUH) in the Breast Lung Gynaecology portfolio. The CUH unit has been in operation for close to two decades, serving a geographically diverse population of 1.2 million in the South of Ireland. This team has grown over the past few years and continued growth is projected for years to come. The CNMII will work closely under the guidance of Professor Roisin Connolly /CNM3 /Nurse Management and team members. As a summary, the role will include: Co-ordination of clinical and translational aspects of the project including direct interface with pathology department, scientific collaborators, external laboratories and data scientists etc. Clinical responsibilities. Working with pathology for slide cutting and storage, labelling etc Coordination of sample distribution to labs and payments/invoices for correlative studies. Keeping accurate logs of the specimens and results, linking with Castor database (study database) where relevant Collection of clinical data from relevant databases when required for abstract preparation Supporting team meetings (minutes/agendas/follow up tasks) specific to the project Support other studies taking place in the Cancer Trials Cork unit at Cork University Hospital where deemed necessary and in keeping with funding requirements Engage cross-functionally with different stakeholders, knowledge sharing, and building relationships. This role requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills, computer literacy, organization and an awareness of time management. The MINA study - 'Microbiome Immunotherapy Neoadjuvant Assessment' - is a prospective observational study that aims to characterise and evaluate the bacterial population shown to be present in the immediate environment of breast tumours. Previous work has shown that these bacteria can alter the effectiveness of some commonly used anti-cancer drugs, and so it is hoped that data from this study can support the development of new biomarkers that can measure how well some patients might respond to chemotherapy compared to others. EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Qualified Nurse (Mandatory RGN, BSc). Oncology background or related experience would be a strong advantage. Strong interest in gaining experience in this area will also be considered without previous experience in Oncology nursing. WAYS TO GET IN TOUCH: You can confidentially email queries to or Or apply with your CV through Type the job ID into the keywords section and the role will come up. Project Title: UCC Cancer Trials Group (Cancer Research @ UCC / Cancer Trials Cork @CUH) Post Duration: 12 Months Salary: €61,463 - €77,666 p.a (CNM2 salary scale) (As required by public pay policy for the higher education sector, new appointments to a direct entry recruitment grade will generally be at the minimum (1st point) of the relevant scale. For existing public servants, the restriction to the first point on scale may be varied where a person is appointed to the same or an analogous grade, role or position as their previous public service employment.) For an information package including further details of the post see Informal enquiries can be made in confidence to informal enquiries: to Prof. Roisin Connolly or 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 and project name. Candidates should apply, in confidence, before 12 noon (Irish Local Time) on Friday 17th October 2025. No late applications will be accepted. 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. UCC is committed to creating and fully embracing an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated. As a University we strive to create a workplace that reflects the diversity of our student population where people from a wide variety of backgrounds learn from one another, share ideas, and work collaboratively. UCC is committed to being an employer that recognises the value of diversity amongst its staff. We encourage applicants to consult our policies at and initiatives at and we welcome applications from everyone, including those who are underrepresented in the protected characteristics set out in our Equal Opportunities & Diversity Policy. UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CORK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER 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.

12 Months, Specific Purpose, Part-Time Post Position Summary Are you a qualified nurse, looking for an impactful role that involves helping patients whose lives have been impacted by cancer? Do you want to join a passionate and growing team in cancer research at Cork University Hospital? The UCC Cancer Trials Group (UCC CTG) is looking for an enthusiastic research nurse (Clinical Nurse Manager 1) NMBI registration required 19.5hrs a week or part time to support the cancer trials team at Cork University Hospital - Cancer Trials Cork Unit. ABOUT UCC CTG: The UCC CTG is a new HRB funded collaborative team which aims to bring together a dedicated team of cancer specialists and research staff across the south of Ireland. The UCC CTG is part of Cancer Research @UCC, a translational cancer research centre within the College of Medicine & Health at University College Cork. The UCC CTG group includes 3 cancer trials units at Cork University Hospital (CTC @CUH), University Hospital Waterford and Bons Secours Hospital more information about the group, check our website: or our Twitter @UCCCancerTrials ABOUT CANCER TRIALS CORK @CUH UNIT: Cancer Trials Cork @CUH has been in operation for close to two decades, serving a geographically diverse population of 1.2 million in the South of Ireland. Our broad portfolio encompasses phase 1-3 therapeutic trials in haematologic/solid malignancies, radiation therapy and surgery: including academic collaborative trials via Cancer Trials Ireland, and industry trials, with a developing portfolio of investigator-initiated trials (IITs). As a summary, the role will include (see more information in the candidate pack): Significant clinical responsibilities. Take part in portfolio studies taking place in the Cancer Trials Cork unit at Cork University Hospital. Engage cross-functionally with different stakeholders, knowledge sharing, and building relationships. This role requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills, computer literacy, organization and an awareness of time management. EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Qualified Nurse (Mandatory RGN, BSc,). Oncology background or related experience would be a strong advantage. Strong interest in gaining experience in this area will also be considered without previous experience in Oncology nursing. Project Title: UCC Cancer Trials Group (Cancer Research @ UCC / Cancer Trials Cork @CUH) Post Duration: 12 Months Salary: €56,642 - €66,705 (pro rata 0.5 FTE) CNM1 scale (As required by public pay policy for the higher education sector, new appointments to a direct entry recruitment grade will generally be at the minimum (1st point) of the relevant scale. For existing public servants, the restriction to the first point on scale may be varied where a person is appointed to the same or an analogous grade, role or position as their previous public service employment.) For an information package including further details of the post see Informal enquiries can be made in confidence to informal enquiries: to Dr. Laia Raigal, Cancer Trials Group. Email: , or 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 and project name. Candidates should apply, in confidence, before 12 noon (Irish Local Time) on Friday 17th of October 2025. No late applications will be accepted. 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. UCC is committed to creating and fully embracing an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated. As a University we strive to create a workplace that reflects the diversity of our student population where people from a wide variety of backgrounds learn from one another, share ideas, and work collaboratively. UCC is committed to being an employer that recognises the value of diversity amongst its staff. We encourage applicants to consult our policies at and initiatives at and we welcome applications from everyone, including those who are underrepresented in the protected characteristics set out in our Equal Opportunities & Diversity Policy. UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CORK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER 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.

12 Months, Specific Purpose, Part-Time Post Position Summary We are currently recruiting a Research Support Officer - Clinical Nurse Manager 1 (Part-time) to support the PROSPER/Endo-Histo-Barrier -Omics team at Mercy University Hospital (MUH) and Cork University Hospital (CUH), with a dedicated office in CUH. It is an interdisciplinary project with multiple clinical research sites, laboratory projects and over several collaborators across the Republic of Ireland and the globe. In collaboration with the project manager and clinical fellows, the research nurse will manage study set-up, data collection/management, patient recruitment, adherence to all SOPs, and check accuracy of outcome measures. The research nurse will oversee the human studies recruitment and so will manage informed consent, discuss the study goals/sample collection with patients and prepare ethical study documentation for submission/approval, ensure appropriate follow up with patients and record any adverse events. They will collect basic demographic and clinical data, organise follow-up clinic visits, liaise with clinical research fellows regarding biomaterials collection, storage and transport, will implement GCP throughout. The follow-up visits will coincide with planned clinical visits and candidate will maintain close communication with their responsible clinician. UCC is an accredited research organisation and as such can form hosting agreements for the purpose of conducting research in the University. Project Title: Precision Endo-Omics: a quantitative approach to intestinal luminal imaging. Post Duration: 12 Months Salary: CNM1: €56,642 -€66,705 p.a. pro rata (0.7FTE) (As required by public pay policy for the higher education sector, new appointments to a direct entry recruitment grade will generally be at the minimum (1st point) of the relevant scale. For existing public servants, the restriction to the first point on scale may be varied where a person is appointed to the same or an analogous grade, role or position as their previous public service employment.) For an information package including further details of the post see Informal enquiries can be made in confidence to Professor Marietta Iacucci, Principal Investigator, Email: 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 and project name. Candidates should apply, in confidence, before 12 noon (Irish Local Time) on Friday, October 24th, 2025. No late applications will be accepted. 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. UCC is committed to creating and fully embracing an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated. As a University we strive to create a workplace that reflects the diversity of our student population where people from a wide variety of backgrounds learn from one another, share ideas, and work collaboratively. UCC is committed to being an employer that recognises the value of diversity amongst its staff. We encourage applicants to consult our policies at and initiatives at and we welcome applications from everyone, including those who are underrepresented in the protected characteristics set out in our Equal Opportunities & Diversity Policy. UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CORK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER 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 individual to the role of Head of Advancement (Data, Research and Pipeline Management). The Head of Advancement (Data, Research and Pipeline Management) is a key member of the Advancement Office. The role oversees a wide variety of activities fundamental to the success of fundraising. The role will manage a proactive prospect research service to build a strong pipeline and will use data analysis and prospect insights to play an important role in driving fundraising campaign strategy. The role will have oversight of the Gift Acceptance and Due Diligence processes, gift handling and acknowledgement, and managing the due diligence function as it relates to donors, prospective donors and honoraries. The postholder will also lead the work with external fundraising consultants, Blackbaud on projects to develop Raiser's Edge NXT (CRM) database for Campaign reporting and dashboards and will liaise with other external providers of prospect research, due diligence and data mining services. The successful candidate will be a natural collaborator, with proven project management and prosect research skills. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced manager to make a transformational difference to the Advancement Office's infrastructure, in advance of the University's upcoming fundraising Campaign. 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 Alan Deasy, email: Further information on the Department is available at 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 . 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 Admin I Salary Scale: €84,422 - €11,211 (Scale B) / ,518 - 5,648 (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, 14th October 2025 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.

24 Months, Specific Purpose, Whole-Time Post Position Summary Applications are invited for the post of Research Fellow in power systems engineering to join the research project AUTONOMY ( hosted at University College Cork, Ireland. The AUTONOMY project has secured more than €1M in funding and will be supported by the MaREI Research Ireland Centre ( and its industry and community partners. AUTONOMY will create new tools to manage electrical energy resources at the local level and maximise the economic benefits for individuals and communities when interacting with the energy markets. AUTONOMY will pioneer a novel transfer learning approach to exchange expert knowledge amongst energy manager agents in different communities across the grid, as part of a wider strategy to decentralise grid energy balancing and coordinate multiple energy resources at the local level. The successful candidate will also contribute to a European consortium research project called HVDC4ISLANDS ( project will develop and test new electrical designs for "energy islands", renewable energy hubs intended to accelerate the transition to clean energy. The MaREI Centre at University College Cork are one of nine partners in the consortium, which is made up of leading European research institutions including IMDEA Energy (Spain), SINTEF (Norway), RWTH Aachen (Germany), National Technical University of Athens (Greece), and the Austrian Institute of Technology. MaREI's role in the project investigates the integration of new energy island/hub designs into European electricity grids and markets. The ideal candidate: The ideal candidate will hold a relevant PhD and will have significant postdoctoral experience in the areas of energy flexibility, grid digitalisation, data-driven modelling, and privacy-preserving methods, with a strong publication record. They will have experience of working in both national and international research projects and will be comfortable dealing with industry and academic research partners. They will have significant experience in supervision of postgraduate students and in grant writing. Working location: The successful applicant will be based in University College Cork ( UCC is a welcoming, diverse, and modern workplace, and is one of the world's most sustainable Universities, holding a top ten place in the UI GreenMetric World University Rankings since 2010. The MaREI Centre of Energy, Climate and Marine ( is the Research Ireland centre of excellence in Energy, Climate and Marine research in Ireland. The MaREI Centre includes 13 Universities, Third Level Institutes and Research Organisations, has 103 industrial partners and has research funding of approximately €0m. It combines the expertise of a wide range of research groups and industry partners, with the shared mission of solving the main scientific, technical and socio-economic challenges across the energy, climate, and marine domains. The successful applicant will work under the supervision of Dr. Barry Hayes, Senior Lecturer (Associate Professor) in Power Systems Engineering and a Funded Investigator in the MaREI Centre at UCC. The successful candidate will join a vibrant and international MaREI research community of more than 220 multi-disciplinary researchers and will take full part in MaREI Centre events including industry and research seminars, the MaREI Annual Symposium, as well as outreach and public engagement activities. The Research Fellow contract will be for 2 years, with the possibility of extension beyond this period. Project Title: AUTONOMY & HVDC4ISLANDS Post Duration: 24 Months Salary: ,889 - ,796 p.a. IUA scale For an information package including further details of the post see Informal enquiries can be made in confidence to Dr. Barry Hayes, Senior Lecturer (Associate Professor) in Electrical Power Systems, School of Engineering, University College Cork; Email: For more details, visit the webpage: AUTONOMY - MaREI ; HVDC4ISLANDS - MaREI 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 and project name. Candidates should apply, in confidence, before 12 noon (Irish Local Time) on Friday, 17th of October 2025 No late applications will be accepted. 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. UCC is committed to creating and fully embracing an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated. As a University we strive to create a workplace that reflects the diversity of our student population where people from a wide variety of backgrounds learn from one another, share ideas, and work collaboratively. UCC is committed to being an employer that recognises the value of diversity amongst its staff. We encourage applicants to consult our policies at and initiatives at and we welcome applications from everyone, including those who are underrepresented in the protected characteristics set out in our Equal Opportunities & Diversity Policy. UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CORK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER 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, Specific Purpose, Part-Time Post Position Summary Applications are invited for the role of Research Assistant within the office of the Deputy President and Registrar. A Research Assistant is required to undertake a comprehensive desk review of peer Race Equality Action Plans, Race Equality theory and undertake a thematic analysis consultation finding which will inform the university's first three-year Race Equality Action Plan. The Research Assistant will work with the EDI Unit and Race Equality Network to support the REAP Working Group to draft the REAP and coordinate the publication and launch of the Action Plan in autumn 2025. Project Title: UCC Race Equality Action Plan Development Post Duration: 6 Months Salary: €33,291 - €43,372 p.a. (IUA Salary Scale) pro rata 0.5 FTE For an information package including further details of the post see Informal enquiries can be made in confidence to Dr Avril Hutch, Director of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. Email: 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 and project name. Candidates should apply, in confidence, before 12 noon (Irish Local Time) on Friday, 17th October 2025 No late applications will be accepted. 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. UCC is committed to creating and fully embracing an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated. As a University we strive to create a workplace that reflects the diversity of our student population where people from a wide variety of backgrounds learn from one another, share ideas, and work collaboratively. UCC is committed to being an employer that recognises the value of diversity amongst its staff. We encourage applicants to consult our policies at and initiatives at and we welcome applications from everyone, including those who are underrepresented in the protected characteristics set out in our Equal Opportunities & Diversity Policy. UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CORK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER 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.