Research Assistant - School of Applied Social Studies/Collective Social Futures

Further Vacancy Details Research Assistant - School of Applied Social Studies/Collective Social Futures (12) Months, Fixed Term. Part-time post. ParentChild+ is a home-based early learning and parenting programme supporting families facing socioeconomic disadvantage and strengthening children’s development. This evaluation, based in Collective Social Futures and the School of Applied Social Studies at University College Cork, will examine the programme’s contribution to school readiness, parental engagement and community supports in a community in Cork.  The Research Assistant will support data collection, community partner collaboration and the production of evidence to inform programme planning and development. Project title: ParentChild+ Home visiting Programme Evaluation Duration: (12) months, (0.4) FTE 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 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 enquiries can be made in confidence to Dr Shirley Martin, Senior Lecturer, School of Applied Social Studies, University College Cork, Tel: + 353 (0) 21 490 3391; Email: s.martin@ucc.ie For further information on the Department: UCC Futures - Collective Social Futures 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 (pro rata 0.4FTE) 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 recruitment@ucc.ie, quoting the job-title. Candidates should apply, in confidence, before 12 noon (Irish Local Time) on Friday, April 17th, 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 Contact Person : Dr Shirley Martin Contact Email : s.martin@ucc.ie Job ID : 095573 Contact Number : Close Date : 17-Apr-2026 12:00 Click on the link(s) below to view documents Filesize Notes Guide for UCC Applicants 926 Guide For External Applicants 741.4 Candidate Brief 2737 Apply for Job Return to Search