Research Assistant School of Law

Organisation/Company University College Cork Department HR Research Research Field Juridical sciences " Other Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Master Positions Application Deadline 26 Jun 2026 - 09:00 (Europe/Dublin) Country Ireland Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Offer Starting Date 3 Jun 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

This RA position is part of a Taighde Éireann/Research Ireland-funded project that explores changing societal attitudes towards body disposal in Ireland, and industry and regulatory responses to these changing attitudes.

The successful candidate will ideally be physically based at University College Cork, Ireland within the School of Law, and will have the option to be associated with the Radical Humanities Laboratory. They will ideally have some experience in respectful, community-engaged empirical research, as well as an interest in and understanding of key themes and trends in modern funerary practice and scholarship.

Project title: Making Body Disposal in Ireland Environmentally and Socially Sustainable.

• To work under the direction of the Principal Investigator/Project Leader.
• To provide assistance in conducting research activities, including planning, organizing, conducting, and communicating research studies within the overall scope of a research project.
• To coordinate and perform a variety of independent and team activities involved in the collection, analysis, documentation and some interpretation of information/results.
• To undertake tasks which may include recording results and preparing technical reports including conclusions and recommendations. To coordinate the development of forms, questionnaires and the application of qualitative and quantitative research techniques; write procedures manuals for data collection and coding.
• To present information on research progress and outcomes to others responsible for the research project.
• To provide guidance as required to any support staff and/or research students assisting with the research project, as agreed with the Principal Investigator/Grant holder.
• Ideally to contribute to the publication of findings.
• To confer with the Principal Investigator in developing plans for research projects and to discuss the interpretation of results and the preparation of manuscripts for publication.
• To perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Specific Requirements

• A graduate qualification in a field of discipline relevant to the area of investigation i.e. BSc or MSc.
• Some research experience is desirable.
• Good report writing and presentation skills
• Previous laboratory experience and practices are desired.
• Good analytical skills and computer skills.
• An ability to work independently to a tight schedule.
• Capability of working effectively within a team to achieve results.
• Evidence of excellent organisational and communication skills.
• High levels of initiative are encouraged.
• Experience conducting systematic reviews.
• Experience preparing materials for patient and public involvement and/or stakeholder engagement processes.