Organisation/Company University College Cork Department HR Research Research Field Language sciences » Languages Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Bachelor Positions Country Ireland Application Deadline 3 Oct 2025 - 12:00 (Europe/Dublin) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time 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
Barr na gCnoc is a community outreach project of Ionad na Gaeilge Labhartha (the Centre for Spoken Irish), University College Cork. Funded by the Higher Education Authority, the project seeks to explore and develop Irish-language education (supported by ancillary community activities) as a motivator and enabler among schoolchildren in an area experiencing deep economic and social disadvantage.
This initiative is firmly based on community demand and engagement and responds to national DEIS school baseline data on educational disadvantage. Barr na gCnoc created a mutually beneficial partnership that is improving the quality of life and learning in the school and the community and empowering the community while advancing UCC’s community engagement.
The successful candidate will work under the direction of a Principal Investigator to undertake community-engaged research with project stakeholders. This will involve engaging with partner secondary and primary school students/ staff, parents and guardians, members of the local community, including local community groups/partners, and stakeholders in Gaeltacht communities.
* To work under the direction of the Principal Investigator/Project Leader.
* To provide assistance in conducting research activities, including planning, organizing, conducting, and communicating research studies within the overall scope of a research project.
* To coordinate and perform a variety of independent and team activities involved in the collection, analysis, documentation and some interpretation of information/results.
* To undertake tasks which may include recording results and preparing technical reports including conclusions and recommendations. To coordinate the development of forms, questionnaires and the application of qualitative and quantitative research techniques; write procedures manuals for data collection and coding.
* To present information on research progress and outcomes to others responsible for the research project.
* To provide guidance as required to any support staff and/or research students assisting with the research project, as agreed with the Principal Investigator/Grant holder.
* Ideally to contribute to the publication of findings.
* To confer with the Principal Investigator in developing plans for research projects and to discuss the interpretation of results and the preparation of manuscripts for publication.
* To perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
Specific Requirements
CRITERIA
* A graduate qualification in a field of discipline relevant to the area of investigation i.e. BSc or MSc.
* Some research experience is desirable.
* Good report writing and presentation skills
* Previous laboratory experience and practices are desired.
* Good analytical skills and computer skills.
* An ability to work independently to a tight schedule.
* Capability of working effectively within a team to achieve results.
* Evidence of excellent organisational and communication skills.
* High levels of initiative are encouraged.
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