Research Assistant School of Engineering and Architecture

Further Vacancy Details Research Assistant School of Engineering and Architecture 12 Months, Specific Purpose Full-Time Post Position Summary Applications are invited for the position of Research Assistant in the School of Engineering and Architecture. The Research Assistant will support the delivery of a time-bound research project focused on energy system transformation and emissions reduction pathways in Ireland. The project will contribute analytical insights to inform policy advice relating to sectoral emissions ceilings and national carbon budgets. The analysis will draw on established energy system modelling tools representing the Irish energy landscape and will utilise baseline scenarios consistent with EPA greenhouse gas projections. The successful candidate will work as part of a research team undertaking modelling, data analysis, literature review, and reporting activities across multiple energy-consuming sectors . Project Title: Carbon budget analysis Post Duration: 12 Months, Full -Time Post Salary: €33,791 - €43,872 p.a. (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 Prof. Hannah Daly, Professor of Sustainable Energy, College of SEFS Tel: Email: h.daly@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 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 : Hannah Daly Contact Email : h.daly@ucc.ie Job ID : 094653 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 3984.1 Apply for Job Return to Search