Role:  Research Associate in Digital Service, Supports and Spaces – DS3 PEACEPLUS Project

Department:  School of Computing, Engineering and Intelligent Systems

Grade: 6/7 (£33,020 per annum)

Responsible to: Principal Investigator

Campus: Derry~Londonderry

(Fixed term until 30th June 2028 / Full-Time)

Job Purpose

The postholder will be a full time, dedicated researcher for the EU DS3 in the School of Computing, Engineering and Intelligent Systems (SCEIS), responsible for supporting the Project Coordinator in the delivery of all contractual responsibilities to the funding body alongside the Belfast School of Architecture and the Built Environment (BSABE). DS3 is an EU PEACEPLUS funded cross-border project, led by the Irish Central Border Area Network, which seeks to engage SMEs, micro businesses, community and voluntary organisations and citizens in a variety of activities which will help close the ICT skills gap in rural communities. The project will be carried out in towns and villages with a population of less than 18,000 across seven council areas. Ulster will manage the creation and deployment of a digital platform.

Closing Date: 24th July 2026 at 23.30

Guidance regarding applications can be found here:  https://recruitment.ulster.ac.uk/information-for-applicants/what-to-expect-from-the-application-and-interview-process. If you are still having issues, please contact Sarah at s.mcgrady@ulster.ac.uk stating the vacancy reference number.  

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Candidate Briefing Document – 042986

Salary Scale

Please note:  Due to the minimum salary thresholds set by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI), this post does not meet the criteria for University sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route.

Applicants are advised to review their visa options at:  Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK

This role involves work in both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. The successful candidate must have, or be eligible to obtain, the necessary right to work permissions for both jurisdictions

If you have any specific queries regarding eligibility to work in the UK, the Resourcing Compliance team may be able to assist: Resourcing-compliance@ulster.ac.uk

We may create a 12-month waiting list for same or similar roles within the Department / Faculty.  The University reserves the right to extend the waiting list across the University if required for certain posts.

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The School of Computing, Engineering & Intelligent Systems holds a Bronze Athena SWAN Award in recognition of our commitment to advancing Gender equality in higher education. You can read more about what this means at  https://www.advance-he.ac.uk/equality-charters/transformed-uk-athena-swan-charter and on our University website  https://www.ulster.ac.uk/peopleandculture/employee-benefits/equality-diversity/athena-swan. The University has a range of initiatives to support a family friendly working environment, including flexible working.