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 Reference Number: 037546 (Fixed term until 30th June 2029 / Full Time) - ABOUT US - We are a university with a national and international reputation for excellence, innovation and regional engagement, making a major contribution to the economic, social and cultural development of Northern Ireland. Our core business activities are teaching and learning, widening access to education, research and innovation and technology and knowledge transfer. - THE ROLE - 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. - ABOUT YOU - - Bachelors degree, or a higher degree, in computing or a closely related technology-focused discipline (e.g., sensor technologies, IoT, blockchain, dashboards, etc.) or equivalent level 6 qualification. - Experience in supporting the delivery of large-scale, multi-partner projects, with evidence of successful achievement of project objectives, adherence to timelines and delivery of agreed outputs. - Proven ability to successfully organise and manage events, including planning, coordination of logistics, stakeholder engagement, and delivery within set timelines and budgets. - Experience with quantitative and qualitative data analysis and interpretation. Please find our employee benefits on our website. Ulster University holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advancing Gender equality in higher education. You can read more about what this means on our University website. The University has a range of initiatives to support a family-friendly working environment, including flexible working. The University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community, particularly from those with disabilities. Appointment will be made on merit.