Organisation/Company University College Cork Department HR Research Research Field Medical sciences » Medicine Researcher Profile Established Researcher (R3) Positions Postdoc Positions Country Ireland Application Deadline 29 Aug 2025 - 12:00 (Europe/Dublin) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Part-time Hours Per Week 15.5 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
The Empowering a Mentally Healthy Generation (EmpowerME) project is a collaborative, evidence-based initiative aimed at addressing the rising mental health challenges among children in Malta and enhancing their overall well-being.
The project is co-funded by the EU Programme for Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values (CERV), and is being implemented by the Ministry for Social Policy and Children’s Rights (MSPC), the Commissioner for Children (CFC), the Ministry for Education, Sport, Youth, Research and Innovation (MEYR), and the Ministry for Health and Active Ageing (MHA) in Malta in collaboration with University College Cork (UCC) as the academic partner. Experience working with children in participatory research is highly preferred for this position.
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
Project Title:Empowering a Mentally Healthy Generation (EmpowerME)
Post Duration: 19 Months Part-Time Post (0.4FTE)
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 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 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 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.
* To work under the direction of the Principal Investigator.
* To provide assistance in conducting research activities, including planning, organizing, conducting, and communicating research studies within the overall scope of the research project.
* To undertake tasks which may include recording results and preparing technical reports including conclusions and recommendations.
* To present information on research progress and outcomes to others responsible for the research project.
To perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
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
* PhD in a field of discipline relevant to the area of investigation e.g. nursing, psychology, public health, social policy, or other health related field.
* Ability to be able to travel to Malta with the PI for data collection and training delivery essential.
* Experience in developing training materials desirable.
* Experience working on cross-cultural and/or international research desirable.
* Experience in design and delivery of training programs to diverse audiences desirable.
* Experience working with children in structured settings (e.g. schools, clubs, clinical settings), or in research studies essential.
* Knowledge of child safeguarding and child protection in the field of child participation essential.
* Appropriate technical competence and accomplishment.
* Experience of qualitative participatory research desirable.
* Good report writing and presentation skills essential.
* Good analytical skills and computer skills essential.
* Capability of working effectively within a team as well as independently, and to a tight schedule essential.
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