Research Support Officer The School of Food and Nutritional Sciences
3 weeks ago
Organisation/Company University College Cork Department HR Research Research Field Medical sciences » Other Researcher Profile Established Researcher (R3) Positions Research Support Positions Country Ireland Application Deadline 14 Aug 2025 - 12:00 (Europe/Dublin) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer DescriptionThe School of Food and Nutritional Sciences, University College Cork is now accepting applications for the role of Research Support Officer. The successful applicant will work on an innovative desk-based project within the Food Ingredients Research Group, School of Food and Nutritional Sciences, UCC for 4 months. This industry-funded project is focused on ingredient and formulation scenario planning, using disruptive technological approaches to dairy ingredient production and utilisation.
Project Title:Dairy Ingredients and Formulation Scenario Planning Project.
- To provide specific research skills to support the on-going development of the research team and to contribute to the transfer of knowledge in the specific research area.
- To undertake research under the direction of a Principal Investigator or Head of Research Centre.
- To provide support in a specific area of expertise, including the use, maintenance and management of research, including equipment.
- To perform a variety of technical duties supporting the research project or programme, as required
- To draw up detailed technical specifications as required.
- To support research project activities.
- To oversee installation of equipment, where required.
- To assist in setting up and maintenance of equipment, where required.
- To assist PI's and researchers in performing lab work, where required.
- To coordinate lab activity to support the research area/project where required.
- To develop contacts to acquire knowledge and understanding of the research project and research related work.
- To facilitate collaboration by liaising with other research groups within UCC and externally including industry projects.
- To develop and maintain a good working relationship with service departments in UCC.
- To co-ordinate day-to-day work to support the research project.
- To liaise with the Principal Investigator(s) and colleagues on matters relating to the research.
- To develop knowledge and understanding of the research project and research related work.
- To ensure compliance with Health and Safety procedures.
- To perform other duties related to the work described herein.
ESSENTIAL
- A graduate qualification in a field or discipline relevant to the area of investigation i.e. BSc, MSc of PhD.
- Proven experience of carrying out research in the relevant research specialty.
- Demonstrable achievements in delivering results.
- Ability to interact with stakeholders from a range of disciplines
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Excellent report writing and presentation skills.
- Capability of working effectively within a team to achieve results.
- Excellent organisational and communication skills.
- High level of initiative.
Please note that Garda vetting and international police clearance check may form part of the selection process.
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