Research Assistant - School of Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences

Further Vacancy Details Research Assistant - School of Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences 18 Months, Specific Purpose Part-Time Post Position Summary Applications are invited for an 18-month part-time Research Assistant in Public Engagement position funded by Research Ireland. The position will provide essential administrative and technical support to the Ireland’s Fossil Heritage public engagement project. The successful candidate will join the large and dynamic Palaeontology Research Group at UCC, and will work closely with the PI, the project’s Senior Engagement Officer and volunteers in the delivery of the project objectives. The successful candidate will assist with key aspects of project rollout and logistics, including: -           Liaising with teachers in the co-creation of school workshops -           Development and rollout of school workshops -           Delivery of the Ireland’s Fossil Heritage exhibit at festivals -           Construction of fossil kits for teachers -           Updating and management of social media accounts -           Manufacture, assembly and rollout of a fossil loan scheme for schools -           Collation, digitisation and preliminary analysis of evaluation data -           Assistance with launch of STEAM exhibits. Project Title: Ireland’s Fossil Heritage Post Duration: 18 Months, Part -Time Post (0.8FTE) Salary: €33,791 - €43,872 p.a. pro rate (0.8FTE) (IUA 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 Professor Maria McNamara, Professor of Palaeontology, School of Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences. Email: maria.mcnamara@ucc.ie 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 and project name. Candidates should apply, in confidence, before 12 noon (Irish Local Time) on Friday 27th of February 2026. Interviews will be held online the week after the closing date for application 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 eeducation 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 : Professor Maria McNamara Contact Email : maria.mcnamara@ucc.ie Job ID : 094574 Contact Number : Close Date : 27-Feb-2026 12:00 Click on the link(s) below to view documents Filesize Notes Guide for UCC Applicants 926 Guide For External Applicants 1672.6 Candidate Brief 3982.1 Apply for Job Return to Search