Research Assistant-Developer

at  University College Cork

POSITION SUMMARY

Applications are invited for the role of Research Assistant within CUBS/Centre for Resilience & Business Continuity.
Ireland’s Emergency Management System (EMS) is plagued by inefficiencies and a lack of integration at national, regional, and local levels, leading to vulnerabilities in responding to increasingly complex crises. The system’s reliance on manual processes, such as email-based data collection and paper-based reports, introduces delays, errors, and an inability to provide real-time updates, hampering effective decision-making. Additionally, an outdated risk management tools fail to account for evolving threats like cyberattacks, and extreme weather, leaving the system unprepared for future challenges.
The P²REDICT project directly addresses these challenges by developing a digital platform that automates data collection, enabling real-time risk updates and faster decision-making. It integrates digital twins for risk modelling, allowing authorities to simulate crises, rehearse responses, and refine strategies. The platform enhances communication across all government levels, improving coordination and response efficiency. AI-driven analytics will also help anticipate future threats and learn by examining global disaster experiences. By eliminating inefficiencies, enabling proactive planning, and fostering better collaboration, P²REDICT will significantly improve Ireland’s preparedness, reduce response times, and
ensure better protection for vulnerable populations during crises.
Project Title: P²REDICT (Predicting & Preparing for Risk of Emergencies using Digital Intervention Capability Twinning)
Post Duration: 2 months, with possibility of an additional 9 months
Salary: €31,962 - €41,943 per annum, IUA Research Assistant Scale
For an information package including further details of the post see https://ore.ucc.ie/.
Informal enquiries can be made in confidence to Dr Karen Neville, Director of the Centre for Resilience and Business Continuity (CRBC), CUBS; Email: karenneville@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, *31st of January 2025

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