Research Assistant (2) - Rinn Artificial Intelligence

Unist; Cork; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

University College Cork invites applications for a Research Assistant in Creative AI on a 12-month fixed-term, full-time basis within the Lean in Health Ireland project. The post focuses on leveraging learning analytics to improve training and patient safety in Ireland, under the leadership of Associate Professor Harry Nguyen.

Applicants should note that Garda vetting or international police clearance may be required. Informal inquiries can be made to Dr. Harry Nguyen at [e-mail].

Job description

Organisation/Company University College Cork Department HR Research Research Field Computer science Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Other Positions Application Deadline 13 Nov 2026 - 12:00 (Europe/Dublin) Country Ireland Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 39 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

12 Months Fixed-Term, Whole-Time Post

The Lean in Health Ireland project brings together the foundations of clinical and educational practice and learning analytics to enhance the training and education of healthcare professionals and patient safety across Ireland. Led by Associate Professor Harry Nguyen, the project focuses on using data from clinical and simulated settings to better understand patterns of performance, identify preventable risks, and develop targeted training that can reduce clinical error and improve patient safety in Ireland.

Applications are invited for a Research Assistant in Creative AI position within the Rinn Artificial Intelligence – Research & Innovation in Data Science and AI funded by Research Ireland. Project principal investigator is Associate Professor Harry Nguyen.

Please note that Garda vetting and/or an international police clearance check may form part of the selection process.

Project - Lean in Health - Safer Care using Learning Analytics

For an information package including full details of the post, selection criteria and application process see https://ore.ucc.ie/ .

The University, at its discretion, may undertake to make an additional appointment(s) from this competition following the conclusion of the process.

Informal inquiries can be made in confidenceto Dr.Harry Nguyen, Rinn Artificial Intelligence, Tel: + 353 (0) 21 420 5917; Email: [e-mail]

University College Cork is committed to being a fully inclusive global university which actively recruits, supports and retains colleagues from all sectors of society. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) are core values under our UCC Strategic Plan 2023-2028. UCC holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advancing equality in higher education. We value diversity as well as celebrate, support and thrive on the contributions of all our employees and the communities they represent.We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from everybody, regardless of age, care-giving status, disability, ethnicity, gender and/or gender identity or expression status, nationality, marital status/civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion/creed, and/or sexual orientation. We are committed to supporting all staff through flexible working schemes, family-friendly policies, training and development, and staff networks. We value the enrichment that comes from a diverse community and seek to promote equality, prevent discrimination and protect the human rights of each individual in line with equality legislation. We encourage applicants to consult our Dignity and Respect Policy andlearn more about our EDI related initiatives

Salary placement on appointment will be in accordance with public sector pay policy.

We encourage you to reach out to us directly should you require assistance or reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process.

Please note interviews will be conducted either online via Microsoft Teams or in person in the first instance. Candidates may also be required to attend interviews in person if an interview takes place online. Candidates will be notified as appropriate

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CORK IS 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.