Biological sciences » Nutritional sciences
Organisation/Company University College Cork Department HR Research Research Field Biological sciences » Nutritional sciences Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Bachelor Positions Country Ireland Application Deadline 29 Aug 2025 - 12:00 (Europe/Dublin) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 39 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description
Position Summary
A Research Support Officer is sought to work on the Food Health Ireland (FHI) Centre within the School of Food and Nutritional Sciences at University College Cork. FHI is a national Enterprise Ireland-funded centre which provides a national full service scientific organisation that gives companies a competitive edge in the global food and ingredients market. As part of FHI, Prof’s Seamus O’Mahony and Alan Kelly and Dr Ashkan Madadlou are leading a project focused on prediction of food ingredient functionality using artificial intelligence-based approaches.
Working as part of the FHI team, in conjunction with other collaborating research performing organisations, the successful candidate will be responsible for planning, co-ordinating, collating data, reporting on and budgeting for all team activities associated with this project at UCC.
The School of Food and Nutritional Sciences at University College Cork (UCC) has a long-established international reputation as a centre of excellence in Food and Nutritional Research. It has highly experienced and qualified researchers in these areas and has been very productive in co-ordinating and participating in many national and international research projects. The school collaborates with other universities and research institutes both nationally and internationally in publicly funded research and development projects.
Research Field Biological sciences » Nutritional sciences Education Level Bachelor Degree or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* To undertake research within a lab under the direction of a PI or his/her nominee as required.
* To provide specific research expertise to support the on-going research within a lab and supporting the research team in a lab.
* To liaise with the Principal Investigator and colleagues on matters relating to the research project.
* Develop methods of laboratory experimentation and to apply knowledge of scientific theory where required.
* To compile, analyse, documentand draw tentative conclusions from experimental results.
* To maintain lab books and lab reports.
* To review laboratory methods, manuals, scientific journals, abstracts and other literature for information applicable to research experiments.
* To assist PI’s and other researchers in performing lab work.
* To maintain a sufficient inventory of materials, supplies and equipment for performance of duties.
* Coordinate lab activity to support the research area/project.
* Demonstrate care and use of equipment as required.
* Develop methods of laboratory experimentation, applying knowledge of specific theory.
* To perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
* To carry out additional duties as may reasonably be required within the general scope and level of the post.
The list of duties detailed above is not intended to be exclusive or restrictive and may be adjusted dependent on the area of research
Specific Requirements
ESSENTIAL
* A graduate qualification in a field or discipline relevant to the area of investigation i.e. BSc, MSc or PhD.
* Significant experience in laboratory practices and practical report writing.
* Demonstrable achievements in delivering results.
* Strong laboratory skills and statistical analysis.
* Ability to interact with stakeholders from a range of disciplines.
* Excellent attention to detail.
* Capability of working effectively within a team to achieve results.
* Excellent computer and analytical skills.
* Excellent organisational and communication skills.
* First Aid and Health and Safety Training.
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