Senior Research Recruitment

The University recognises the need for Research Centres to be in a position to recruit senior 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 Award 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 UCCOTMRPolicy2020

Link to Regulation on Appointment to Senior Research Roles

People & Culture- Research(P&C Research) will assist and advise staff and PI's in Colleges, Research Centres, Institutes and Units in managing the recruitment of Senior Research Staff.

For queries please contact HR Research Advisor carol.odwyer@ucc.ie