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Open and Transparent Advertising and Recruitment
The University recognises the need for Research Centres to be in a position to recruit research staff in as expeditious a manner as possible while adhering to best practice methods of recruitment and selection and in compliance with legislation.
As holders of the HR Excellence in Research logo the University is formally acknowledged as adhering to the Charter and Code of the EC HR Strategy for Researchers. Through open and transparent advertising and recruitment we contribute to the attractiveness of UCC's research infrastructure and to the attractiveness of the European Research Area and uphold the principles of the Charter and Code.
Please see UCC policy on Open Transparent and Merit Based Recruitment OTMR2024
People & Culture, Research will assist and advise staff of Research Centres, Institutes and Units in managing the recruitment of research staff.
Please note: we require paperwork for appointments four weeks before the contract start date.
Research Support Officers and Senior Research Coordinators
With effect from 8th July 2026, all new Research Support Officer and Senior Research Coordinator posts must be advertised using the appropriate University salary grades (Research, Administrative or Technical). New Research Support Officers and Senior Research Coordinator positions should no longer be advertised using personal rates and will instead be advertised against a specified grade in line with the duties and responsibilities of the role.
Link to Salary Scales: SalaryScales01June2026.pdf
For further information or assistance please contact hrresearchqueries@ucc.ie
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