Associate Professor of Physiology

University College Cork

Institution: University College Cork (UCC), Ireland
Position type: Permanent, Full-time
Closing date: 2 December 2025, 12:00 noon (Irish Time)
Salary:

  • Scale B: €66,537 - €78,255 (LSI)

  • Scale A: €63,321 - €74,450 (LSI)
    Application portal: UCC Vacancy Portal

Role Overview

The Senior Technical Officer will support teaching, learning, and research activities in the Department of Physiology, focusing on human cardiorespiratory and cerebrovascular physiology. The role requires expertise in study design, project management, ethics applications, and execution of laboratory, field, or clinical physiology projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, execute, and manage studies in human cardiorespiratory and cerebrovascular physiology.

  • Prepare ethics applications for research studies.

  • Manage project data and laboratory resources efficiently.

  • Support research and teaching activities across the Department.

  • Provide technical expertise in laboratory and field/clinical studies.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Essential:

    • Master’s degree in Human Physiology (or equivalent).

    • Proven experience in human cardiorespiratory physiology research.

    • Demonstrable experience working at a high level in life sciences or related settings.

  • Desirable:

    • Clinical experience.

    • Prior employment as a Technical Officer in an Irish university before July 2006.

  • Competencies: Project and data management, ethics applications, laboratory and field studies.

  • Garda vetting and/or international police clearance may be required.

Application Requirements

  • Apply online via the UCC vacancy portal.

  • Include all documents as per UCC guidance for external applicants.

  • Interviews may be conducted online (Microsoft Teams) or in person.

Contact Information

Key Notes

  • UCC is committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI).

  • Flexible working schemes, family-friendly policies, and staff development opportunities are available.

  • Late applications will not be considered.

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