Senior Research Co-Ordinator Civil Engineering/Structural and Hydro-Environmental Dynamics Group (SHED)

 

The Structural and Hydro-Environmental Dynamics Group is now seeking a dynamic candidate for the key position of Senior Research Coordinator to ensure the smooth and efficient day-to-day operations of the school, to manage and ensure full implementation of the School of Engineering’s policies and procedures, and to engage effectively with our key stakeholders and funders. The Senior Research Coordinator is a key position within the school to ensure the smooth and efficient day-to-day operations of the unit (recruitment and HR, labs, infrastructure and equipment), to manage and ensure full implementation of the policies and procedures, and to engage effectively with key stakeholders and funders. The Senior Research Coordinator will work closely with the director’s executive and management teams to contribute operational expertise in the development and implementation of organisational strategies, policies, practices, projects, delivery of KPIs, reporting and the development of funding proposals. As a member of the Management Team, the Senior Research Coordinator will be expected to contribute to the development and implementation of Structural and Hydro-Environmental Dynamics Group strategy and to contribute to business development. The Senior Research Coordinator will also play a key role in the implementation of Structural and Hydro-Environmental Dynamics Group’s reporting schedule in line with its research programme, ensuring that the scope and timelines of all research projects are on schedule, and that the school complies fully with mandatory reporting requirements.

 

The Senior Research Coordinator may be asked to support other aspects of the Structural and Hydro-Environmental Dynamics Group’s work when relevant and the appointee will be expected to have a flexible approach in this regard. The ideal candidate will be proactive, enthusiastic, very organised and capable of managing a heavy and diverse workload. She/He will be able to work under pressure and be able to effectively manage many competing demands simultaneously. 

 

Please note that Garda vetting and/or an international police clearance check may form part of the selection process.

 

Project: MARA-B-ORE

 

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 Michael O’Shea, Civil Engineering Email: michaeloshea@ucc.ie

 

For further information on the Department Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering BE | University College Cork | UCC | Undergraduate Degree | Courses 

 

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Salary: €61,000 p.a. personal rate

 

 

We encourage you to reach out to us directly should you require assistance or reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process.

 

 

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 29th May 2026