Research Support Officer – (Full-Stack Developer) nasc Research Centre, Computer Science & Information Technology (CSIT)

University College Cork, Ireland

Updated: about 2 months ago
Location: Cork, MUNSTER
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 20 Mar 2026

27 Feb 2026
Job Information
Organisation/Company

University College Cork
Department

HR Research
Research Field

Computer science » Other
Researcher Profile

Established Researcher (R3)
Positions

Research Support Positions
Application Deadline

20 Mar 2026 - 12:00 (Europe/Dublin)
Country

Ireland
Type of Contract

Temporary
Job Status

Full-time
Offer Starting Date

5 Dec 2025
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

Key Information

This Research Support Officer (Full-Stack Developer) position provides an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic and inclusive research team at University College Cork (UCC), hosted by UCC’s nasc research centre and under the supervision of Prof. Cormac Sreenan. The individual appointed to this position will play a key role in this exciting and high-potential project as an important member of the cohesive team and supporting our path to commercialisation as a spin-out company.

Information on the Unit

UCC's nasc research centre is within the School of Computer Science & Information Technology (CSIT). The Centre comprises approximately 50 people working on networks, security and systems research. CSIT is a large, research-focused school, participating in many major national and international research collaborations, and with extremely strong links to industry partners. The project is linked to the large-scale national CONNECT research centre for future networks, in which Prof. Sreenan is a Principal Investigator and Deputy Director. 

Information on the Project

gVID is a two-year project funded by Enterprise Ireland's Commercialisation Fund. This Fund is designed to support universities in Ireland to translate their research into innovative and commercially viable products, services and companies.  The technology we have developed offers a cost-effective and scalable method for generating and distributing customised video ads using Generative AI, producing longer videos with smoother frame transitions and significantly enhancing motion realism compared to the state of the art.  The key objectives of the project are to develop a minimum viable product and define a pathway to commercialisation based on allowing customers to significantly enhancing their return-from-investment from digital marketing.

Information on the Position

We are looking for a very experienced full-stack developer to join our team, working closely with the Principal Investigator, project Technical Lead and other team members. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelors and Masters degrees plus 8-12 years of relevant work experience. This experience must include front-end in particular, but ideally also back-end and DevOps (please see detailed list below). Experience of working in a research or start-up environment will be viewed positively. The candidate must be able to demonstrate a convincing interest in joining a team focused on commercialising innovative technology in the exciting and quickly developing generative AI area. 

Project Title: Automatic Video Commercial Generation Service (gVID)

Post Duration: 16 Months 


Where to apply
Website
http://www.ucc.ie/en/

Requirements
Research Field
Computer science » Other
Education Level
PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • To provide specific research skills to support the on-going development of the research team and to contribute to the transfer of knowledge in the specific research area.
  • To undertake research under the direction of a Principal Investigator or Head of Research Centre.
  • To provide support in a specific area of expertise, including the use, maintenance and management of research, including equipment.
  • To perform a variety of technical duties supporting the research project or programme, as required.
  • To draw up detailed technical specifications as required.
  • To support research project activities.
  • To oversee installation of equipment, where required.
  • To assist in setting up and maintenance of equipment, where required.
  • To assist PI’s and researchers in performing lab work, where required.
  • To coordinate lab activity to support the research area/project where required.
  • To develop contacts to acquire knowledge and understanding of the research project and research related work.
  • To facilitate collaboration by liaising with other research groups within UCC and externally including industry projects.
  • To develop and maintain a good working relationship with service departments in UCC.
  • To co-ordinate day-to-day work to support the research project.
  • To liaise with the Principal Investigator(s) and colleagues on matters relating to the research.
  • To develop knowledge and understanding of the research project and research related work.
  • To ensure compliance with Health and Safety procedures.
  • To perform other duties related to the work described herein. 

Specific Requirements

ESSENTIAL

  • A graduate qualification in a field or discipline relevant to the area of investigation i.e. BSc, MSc of PhD.
  • Proven experience of carrying out research in the relevant research speciality.
  • Demonstrable achievements in delivering results.
  • Ability to interact with stakeholders from a range of disciplines.
  • Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Excellent attention to detail.
  • Excellent report writing and presentation skills.
  • Capability of working effectively within a team to achieve results.
  • Excellent organisational and communication skills.
  • Strong IT, report writing and organizational skills.
  • High level of initiative. 

DESIRABLE

  • At least 8 years relevant work experience as a full-stack/software developer.

Languages
ENGLISH

Research Field
Computer science » Other

Additional Information
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
Chief People & Culture Office
Country
Ireland
Geofield


Contact
City

Cork
Website

http://www.ucc.ie/en/
Street

Western Road
E-Mail

Cormac.Sreenan@ucc.ie

STATUS: EXPIRED

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