Research Assistant

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

9 Months Fixed-Term, Part-Time Post (0.8 FTE)

The Department of Psychiatry, University College Cork is undertaking an innovative mixed-methods research project examining antidepressant prescribing and deprescribing practices in Irish primary care. Funded through the HSE Consultant Innovation Fund, the project will combine a quantative study on prescribing data with qualitative research involving General Practitioners and Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) contributors. The study aims to generate evidence to inform future interventions and research to support safe, patient-centered antidepressant deprescribing in primary care. We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Research Assistant (part-time, fixed-term) to support the delivery of this project and contribute to all aspects of the research process. This position offers an excellent opportunity to gain experience in health services research, primary care research, health data science, qualitative research methods, and academic dissemination.

Please note that Garda vetting and/or an international police clearance check may form part of the selection process.

Project: Antidepressant Prescribing and Deprescribing in Primary Care: Building the Evidence Base for Future Psychotropic Deprescribing Pathways in Ireland

For an information package including full details of the post, selection criteria and application process see https://ore.ucc.ie/.

The University, at its discretion, may undertake to make an additional appointment(s) from this competition following the conclusion of the process.

Informal inquiries can be made in confidence to Dr. Mary Butler, Consultant Psychiatrist and Senior Lecturer, Department of Psychiatry and Neurobehavioural Science, Acute Mental Health Unit/ Cork University Hospital/ Wilton/ Cork/ T12 T6CT. Tel: + 353 (0) 21 4901224 Email: mary.butler@ucc.ie

For further information on the hiring unit, please see: Medicine and Health | University College Cork - https://www.ucc.ie/en/med-health/

University College Cork is committed to being a fully inclusive global university which actively recruits, supports and retains colleagues from all sectors of society. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) are core values under our UCC Strategic Plan 2023-2028. UCC holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advancing equality in higher education. We value diversity as well as celebrate, support and thrive on the contributions of all our employees and the communities they represent. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from everybody, regardless of age, care-giving status, disability, ethnicity, gender and/or gender identity or expression status, nationality, marital status/civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion/creed, and/or sexual orientation. We are committed to supporting all staff through flexible working schemes, family-friendly policies, training and development, and staff networks. We value the enrichment that comes from a diverse community and seek to promote equality, prevent discrimination and protect the human rights of each individual in line with equality legislation. We encourage applicants to consult our Dignity and Respect Policy and learn more about our EDI related initiatives.

Salary: 80% of €34,129 - €44,311 p.a (IUA RA Salary Scale)

Salary placement on appointment will be in accordance with public sector pay policy.

We encourage you to reach out to us directly should you require assistance or reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process.

Please note interviews will be conducted either online via Microsoft Teams or in person in the first instance. Candidates may also be required to attend interviews in person if an interview takes place online. Candidates will be notified as appropriate.

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 hrresearchqueries@ucc.ie quoting the job-title.

Candidates should apply, in confidence, before 12 noon (Irish Local Time) on Friday, 9th October 2026.

No late applications will be accepted.

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CORK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER

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.

Where to apply

Website: https://ore.ucc.ie/

Requirements

• Research Field: Medical sciences
• Education Level: Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Work Location(s)

• Number of offers available: 1
• Company/Institute: University College Cork
• Country: Ireland

Contact

• City: Cork
• Website: http://www.ucc.ie/en/
• Street: Western Road
• E-Mail: hrresearchqueries@ucc.ie