Organisation/Company University College Cork Department HR Research Research Field Medical sciences » Health sciences Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Postdoc Positions Country Ireland Application Deadline 6 Jun 2025 - 12:00 (Europe/Dublin) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Part-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
3 Months, Fixed-Term, Part-Time Post
Position Summary
Applications are invited for the role of Post Doctoral Researcher within the School of Nursing & Midwifery.
In-Touch is an innovative, evidence-based programme designed to enhance person-centred care for people with advanced dementia in nursing homes. We are seeking a Post-Doctoral Researcher with graphic design skills to help develop and communicate engaging project materials for a wide range of audiences.
The In-Touch project aims to improve quality of life for nursing home residents with advanced dementia through tailored interventions and resources. As a Post-Doctoral Researcher, you will play a key role in both advancing research goals and creating visually impactful materials to support programme delivery and engagement. The Post-Doctoral Researcher will typically work under the guidance of a Principal Investigator or Senior Researcher, contributing their expertise to the In Touch project, and may also assume responsibility for the supervision of junior researchers and/or the development of research outputs. An important aspect of this role is contributing to Knowledge Translation and Exchange (KTE) activities, ensuring that research findings are effectively communicated and implemented to benefit diverse audiences and enhance the impact of the In-Touch project.
Project Title: In-Touch: Implementation of a person-centered palliative care iNtervention To imprOve comfort, QUality of Life and social engagement of people with advanced dementia in Care Homes.
Post Duration: 3 Months
Salary:€45,847 – €52,339 per annum, IUA PD1 Salary Scale, pro rata 0.5 FTE
Informal enquiries can be made in confidence to Dr Irene Hartigan, Senior Lecturer, School of Nursing & Midwifery, Tel: + 353 (0) 21 4902159; Email: i.hartigan@ucc.ie
This title will apply to newly qualified Post-Doctoral Researchers and will be considered as a period of training as the researcher will have dual goals in terms of the research project and their own career development. The researcher will be mentored by a Principal Investigator (PI). It is expected that a researcher would spend not more than 3 years at the Post Doctoral level, subject to the term of the project and would then be eligible to compete for a Senior Post Doctoral post advertised by the University.
Achievement of the expected progression within Post Doc and Senior Post Doc is transferable between the Irish HEI’s. This can be reflected in the starting pay of a PD researcher. Similarly, as the PD scheme is an intergenerational training scheme completion of PD1 or PD 2 levels in one HEI will normally render that researcher ineligible for appointment at a similar level in another Irish HEI Researcher Career Development Framework | Irish Universities Association
The primary focus of the Postdoctoral Researcher will be research however a particular emphasis during this stage should include:
* To conduct a specified programme of research under the supervision and direction of a Principal Investigator/Project Leader.
* To support the Principal Investigator and research group in the design and development of the In Touch programme.
* To assume a role in the design as well as the execution of research, contributing significantly to the development of research.
* To engage in appropriate training and professional development opportunities as required by the Principal Investigator, School or College in order to develop research skills and competencies.
* To provide assistance in conducting research activities.
* To provide assistance in planning, organizing, and communicating research studies within the overall scope of a research project.
* To gain experience in grant writing.
* To engage in the dissemination of the results of the research in which they are engaged, as directed by, with the support of and under the supervision of a Principal Investigator.
* To become familiar with the publication process.
* To acquire generic and transferable skills (including project management, business skills and postgraduate mentoring/supervision).
* To engage in the wider research and scholarly activities of the research group, School or College.
* To interact closely with postgraduate research students who are studying for a Masters or a PhD and possibly have an agreed role in supporting these students in their day to day research in conjunction with an academic supervisor.
* To carry out administrative work to support the programme of research.
* To carry out additional duties, which may include management work, as may reasonably be required within the general scope and level of the post.
* To contribute to costing research grant proposals and assist in the financial management of a research project.
Health & Safety: In addition to the statutory safety duties of all employees (as prescribed in safety legislation and the relevant local safety statement) each staff member is responsible for:
* Discharging any safety functions delegated to them by their Head of College \ School \ Department \ Centre \ Unit, in relation to the areas/ activities under their control
* Co-operating and assisting the University and the Head of College \ School \ Department \ Centre \ Unit in the discharge of their statutory safety responsibilities
* Ensuring that all work under their control, is undertaken safely and without risk to health and complies with the provision of all relevant statutory legislation
Note: As the university continues to expand and evolve, it is likely that flexibility in regard to the allocation of specific duties will be necessary. Accordingly, the list of duties specified above is not intended to be exclusive or restrictive; duties may be added or withdrawn but any such alteration will take place after consultation with the appointee.
Specific Requirements
SELECTION CRITERIA
The successful candidate will be expected to have:
* Competence and experience in a research area.
* Appropriate technical competence and accomplishment.
* An ability to work independently to a tight schedule.
* A capability of working within a project team to achieve results.
* Excellent communication, organisation and interpersonal skills.
* A commitment to gaining practical experience working on a research project.
* Graphic design skills are encouraged.
Please note that Garda vetting and international police clearance check may form part of the selection process.
Candidates are requested to make a personal assessment of these criteria against their own qualifications, skills and abilities to assess whether they should apply for the post
Please note: Candidates who do not demonstrate that they meet the criteria as detailed above will not be short listed.
The University, at its discretion, may undertake to make an additional appointment(s) from this competition following the conclusion of the process.
Languages ENGLISH
Research Field Medical sciences » Other
Additional Information
Additional comments
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) Friday, 6thJune 2025
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.
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