Research Assistant School of Nursing and Midwifery

6 Months, Specific Purpose, Part-time Post

Position Summary

The research, funded by NOSP is a mixed methods national study with emergency response professionals’ (e.g. ambulance, fire service, volunteer first responders, gardai) to explore their experiences, and training and support needs when responding to a scene of suspected suicide. There is a large team of researchers and emergency responders involved in conducting the research and the RA role will be to support their work in all phases of the project, including managing documentation, data collection and analysis and liaising with emergency services. Good communication (written and verbal) and organisational skills are essential to this role. Experience of statistical analysis would be beneficial.

Project Title: Emergency Response Professionals’ Training and Support Needs when Responding to a Scene of Suspected Suicide. 

Post Duration: 6 Months.

Salary: €31,462 – €41,443 per annum, pro rata 0.4 FTE (IUA Researcher Assistant Salary Scale) 

For an information package including further details of the post see https://ore.ucc.ie/

Informal enquiries can be made in confidence to Dr. Áine O Donovan or Dr. Johnny Goodwin; Email: aine.odonovan@ucc.ie or john.goodwin@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 Thursday, 17th October 2024.

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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