Research Assistant, School of Nursing and Midwifery

5 Months, Specific Purpose, Whole-Time Post

Position Summary

Applications are invited for the role of Research Assistant within the  School of Nursing and Midwifery.

The 2017-2026 National Cancer Strategy for the first time placed an emphasis on survivorship, highlighting that cancer survivors require high-quality care to support recovery and adjustment to the range of chronic physical, psychological and social issues experienced after cancer.  In late 2019, a National Cancer Survivorship Needs Assessment was launched, highlighting the need for research which supports individuals across the cancer journey.

This project seeks to used mixed methods approaches to explore the contextual factors impacting on the implementation of pathways of cancer survivorship supportive care.

Project Title: Supportive care on the cancer survivorship journey

Post Duration: 5 Months, Whole-Time Post

Salary: €32,962 - €42,943 per annum, IUA Scale.

For an information package including further details of the post see https://ore.ucc.ie/.

Informal enquiries can be made in confidence to Josephine Hegarty, School of Nursing and Midwifery, UCC. Email: J.Hegarty@ucc.ie

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, **21st of March 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.

UCC is committed to creating and fully embracing an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated.  As a University we strive to create a workplace that reflects the diversity of our student population where people from a wide variety of backgrounds learn from one another, share ideas, and work collaboratively. UCC is committed to being an employer that recognises the value of diversity amongst its staff.  We encourage applicants to consult our policies at https://www.ucc.ie/en/edi/policies/ and initiatives at https://www.ucc.ie/en/edi/implementation/ and we welcome applications from everyone, including those who are underrepresented in the protected characteristics set out in our Equal Opportunities & Diversity Policy. 

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