Research Assistant Technical Department of Geography

36 Months, Specific Purpose Whole-Time Post

Position Summary

The Earth and Ocean Lab at the Department of Geography, University College Cork wishes to appoint a Research Assistant to undertake fieldwork, data processing, project reporting and administration as deemed appropriate by the PI. The Successful candidate will support the DMAND project which aims to develop unmanned mapping and monitoring methodologies for offshore developments. The successful candidate will be based at University College Cork within the Earth and Ocean Lab, Department of Geography. The successful candidate will be proficient at fieldwork including the use of AUVs and various other field instrumentation relevant to coastal and marine research (ADCP, MBES, SSS, Magnetometer). Ideally, they will have a strong interest in marine environments, sediment transport and offshore renewables with a clear understanding of coastal and environmental monitoring techniques. They will be excellent communicators and be able to lead project administration.

Experience and knowledge in any of the following areas would be highly valued: AUV and UAV mapping, marine monitoring experience (ADCP, Kestral, wind, wave, buoy), sediment analysis (particle size) and interpretation; photogrammetry; Irish offshore renewables. The appointee will work directly with PI’s at University College Cork and will be expected to engage with a range of external stakeholder organisations and conduct large amounts of coastal fieldwork. The candidate is expected to start no later than December 1st, 2025.

Project Title: (D_MAND) UnmanneD marine MApping and moNitoring to support Irelands offshore Development

Post Duration: 36 Months, Whole-Time Post

Salary: €33,291 – €43,372 p.a. IUA 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 Aaron Lim, Lecturer in Coastal Geomorphology, Department of Geography Tel: + 353 (0) 21 4903842; Email: aaron.lim@ucc.ie Web: https://www.ucc.ie/en/earthocean/

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 10th October 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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