Research Assistant, School of Applied Psychology
12 Months, Specific Purpose, Part-Time Post
Position Summary
Applications are invited for the role of Research Assistant within the School of Applied Psychology.
We are offering an exciting opportunity to work on a multidisciplinary project between the UCC Sustainability Academy, Applied Psychology, Cork University Business School, and Cork City called CAPACITIES funded by EIT Climate-KIC as part of the EU Mission Cities pilot programme. The aim of the project is to build capacity in and apply behavioural science to climate action in initiatives by Cork City Council and to build a micro credential on this topic.
The Research Assistant will work in an interdisciplinary team including psychology, economics, behavioural science, environmental education and Cork City. The role of the Research Assistant would be particularly devoted to support the creation and delivery of a micro credential that will provide meaningful translation of theory into practice for the application of behavioural science insights for climate action.
Project Title: CapaCities
Post Duration: 12 Months, Part-Time Post
Salary: €32,962 - €42,943 per annum, IUA Scale, pro rata 0.5 FTE
Application Instructions
For an information package including further details of the post see https://ore.ucc.ie/.
Informal enquiries can be made in confidence to Dr Annalisa Setti, Senior Lecturer, School of Applied Psychology; Email: a.setti@ucc.ie
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) on Friday, 2nd of May 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.
UCC is committed to creating and fully embracing an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated. As a University we strive to create a workplace that reflects the diversity of our student population where people from a wide variety of backgrounds learn from one another, share ideas, and work collaboratively. UCC is committed to being an employer that recognises the value of diversity amongst its staff. We encourage applicants to consult our policies at https://www.ucc.ie/en/edi/policies/ and initiatives at https://www.ucc.ie/en/edi/implementation/ and we welcome applications from everyone, including those who are underrepresented in the protected characteristics set out in our Equal Opportunities & Diversity Policy.
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