3 Years, Specific Purpose, Whole-time Post
Position Summary
Applications are invited for the post of Research Assistant with a background in graphic design and science communication to join the MaREI centre in University College Cork (UCC), based at the Beaufort Building, Haulbowline Rd., Ringaskiddy, Co. Cork, Ireland. The successful candidate will be part of a multi-national, trans-disciplinary team to deliver on multiple research projects including two research projects funded through the EU Horizon Europe programme:
- iNNO SED (innovative sediment management in the Danube River Basin)
- SOS-Zeropol2030 (Source to Seas - Zero Pollution 2030)
MaREI is a key research centre within UCC's Environmental Research Institute (ERI), which is an internationally recognised Institute for environmental research dedicated to the understanding and protection of our natural environment and to developing innovative technologies, tools and services to facilitate a transformation to a zero carbon and resource efficient society. The MaREI Centre is a Research Ireland funded research centre headquartered in the ERI and includes 13 other Universities and Third Level Institutes from across Ireland, has 50 industrial partners and has accumulated research funding of approximately €60m. 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 climate, energy and marine spaces. MaREI is also funded by SEAI, EI, EPA, ERDF, EU, HEA, Marine Institute, DCCAE and IRC, as well as through contributions from our industry partners. Researchers in the MaREI Centre have over 30 years of experience in conducting fundamental and applied research supported by competitively won national and international funding, and commercial contracts with government agencies and industry. MaREI's strengths lie in the multi- disciplinary nature of its research teams, allowing it to combine insights across areas such as MRE Technologies, Materials & Structures, Observations & Operations, Coastal & Marine Systems, Bioenergy, Energy Policy & Modelling and Renewable Energy Management.
The successful candidate will join the coastal & marine Science Communication, Stakeholder Engagement & Societal Impact (SCEI) research group, which is part of the Coastal & Marine Systems (CMS) Research Area in the MaREI centre and work within a multidisciplinary research team that focuses on societal impact, science communication, outreach and stakeholder engagement and contribute to the development and implementation of project science communication with a focus on visual science communication. The candidate will provide essential graphic design work, administrative, and technical support to two EU-funded research projects that focus on marine pollution and sustainable sediment management, and other projects as they arise. The successful candidate will contribute to the delivery of the projects' dissemination and communication strategies, including the design and publishing of content and graphics in a wide variety of mediums across multiple channels, using effective science communication, visual graphic design, and stakeholder engagement principles, including the day-to-day management of associated project deliverables. Knowledge and understanding of sedimentology, environmental pollution and geological processes would be advantageous.
Project Title: iNNO SED / SOS-ZEROPOL2030
Post Duration: 3 Years
Salary: €31,962 - €41,943 p.a. (IUA Research Assistant Salary Scale)
For an information package including further details of the post see https: // ore.ucc.ie/
Informal enquiries can be made in confidence to Grainne Lynch, Email: [email protected]
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 and project name.
Candidates should apply, in confidence, before 12 noon (Irish Local Time) on Friday 17th January 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 https: // www. ucc.ie/en/edi/policies/ and initiatives at https: // www. ucc.ie/en/edi/implementation/ 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
Contact Person : Grainne Lynch Contact Email : [email protected] Job ID : 082691 Contact Number : Close Date : 17-Jan-2025 12:00