The successful candidates will have strong research track records that relate to one of the research themes in which the School of Applied Psychology is active and which it is keen to develop: Healthy Development and Ageing, Mental Health and Wellbeing, People and Technology.
One of the posts will be reserved for a candidate with expertise in or related to Human-Computer Interaction who will play a key role in developing our new degree in Psychology and Computing, building the People and Technology research group, and attracting research funding in the area. The second post can be in any of the three research strands and will also involve playing a key role in academic development of that area. Appointments to the level and area will be decided by the selection committee following the selection process.
Although the School is keen to develop its engagement in interdisciplinary research and teaching, a background in Psychology that meets eligibility criteria for membership of Psychological Society of Ireland/ British Psychological Society is required for course accreditation purposes. This typically means holding a degree in Psychology.
Please note that Garda vetting and/or an international police clearance check may form part of the selection process. For an information package including full details of the post, selection criteria and application process. The University, at its discretion, may undertake to make an additional appointment(s) from this competition following the conclusion of the process. Salary placement on appointment will be in accordance with public sector pay policy.
Applications must be submitted online via the University College Cork vacancy portal. Queries relating to the online application process should be referred to official email address quoting the job-title.
Candidates should apply, in confidence, before 12 noon (Irish Local Time) before or on the dead line. No late applications will be accepted. University college cork 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.
University College Cork (UCC) is an internationally competitive, research-led University that plays a key role in the development of Ireland’s knowledge-based economy. Our institutional research strategy focuses on creating and supporting world-leading clusters of researchers, building on the research strengths of the University, and is aligned with key Government strategies including the Strategy for Higher Education to 2030 (Hunt Report), and Ireland’s Strategy for Research and Development, Science and Technology, Innovation 2020.