Research Assistant - SEUPB TRACE
Role: Research Assistant - SEUPB TRACE
Department: Global Business & Enterprise, School of Computing, Engineering, and Intelligent Systems
Grade: 6 (£33,020)
Responsible to: Principal Investigator
Campus: Derry~Londonderry
(Fixed term until 30th June 2029 / Full Time)
Job Purpose:
The post holder will be a full time, dedicated research assistant for the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB) TRACE (Technological Revolution towards an Agri-food Circular Economy) project, responsible for supporting the Principal Investigator in the delivery of the project in line with all contractual responsibilities of SEUPB.
Ulster University has secured €5.89m in funding through the PEACEPLUS programme, managed by the SEUPB to lead the TRACE project.
TRACE is a cross-border project aimed at enhancing the efficiency, transparency and sustainability of the Products of Animal Origin (POAO) supply chain. The project will develop and apply a suite of advanced technologies to optimise key processes across the POAO value chain. This includes the use of multimodal imaging techniques, such as computer vision and hyperspectral imaging, alongside Internet of Things sensors that will continuously monitor critical parameters such as temperature, humidity and food quality in real time. The data captured through the deployment of these technologies will support more efficient, transparent, and sustainable supply chain operations.
To encourage adoption and maximise impact, TRACE will also establish a cross-border innovation hub offering both virtual and face-to-face support to SMEs. The hub will serve as a central resource for SMEs operating across the POAO supply chain and the wider agri-food sector, providing tools, guidance, and demonstrations to help them explore and implement innovative, technology-driven solutions that improve competitiveness and sustainability.
Closing date: 8th September 2025 at 23.30
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Job ID :
037546
Location :
Magee
Close Date :
08-Sep-2025