Research Assistant, Clinical Research Facility

12 months, Fixed-Term, Whole-time Post

Position Summary

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated research assistant to join the HRB funded Clinical Research Facility Cork. The facility was established to promote excellence in the design, safe conduct and analysis of patient-focused research. ‎ It provides the necessary space, expertise and equipment to allow medical professionals in Munster to work at the very cutting edge of clinical research. The HRB CRF-UCC allows breakthroughs in laboratory research in drug, food therapy, food supplementation and medical devices to be converted into better and safer treatments for patients in a timely and efficient fashion. 

The HRB CRF-UCC supports research undertaken through UCC and affiliated hospitals, as well as in the primary care setting. It is funded by the HRB and is operated as a joint venture with UCC, CUH and MUH. 

The post holder will provide support to the Clinical Operations Team in Cork University Hospital and will work across a wide range of research projects. This role requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills, computer literacy, and data management. He/she is a key member of the project team and should be able to prioritise and work in line with project management decisions. 

Project Title: CRF – UCC 

Post Duration: 12 months

Salary:  €30,025 – €39,908 p.a. IUA Salary Scale

For an information package including further details of the post see https://ore.ucc.ie/.  

Informal enquiries can be made in confidence to Niamh Kelly, Clinical Research Nurse Manager, Clinical Research Facility-Cork, Cork University Hospital Tel: + 353 (0) 86 3929474; Email: [email protected]

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 [email protected], quoting the job-title and project name.

Candidates should apply, in confidence, before 12 noon (Irish Local Time) on Friday, 12th April 2024. 

No late applications will be accepted.

Please note that an appointment to posts advertised will be dependent on University approval, together with the terms of the employment control framework for the higher education sector.

UCC is committed to creating and fully embracing an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated.  As a University we strive to create a workplace that reflects the diversity of our student population where people from a wide variety of backgrounds learn from one another, share ideas, and work collaboratively. UCC is committed to being an employer that recognises the value of diversity amongst its staff.  We encourage applicants to consult our policies at https://www.ucc.ie/en/edi/policies/ and initiatives at https://www.ucc.ie/en/edi/implementation/ and we welcome applications from everyone, including those who are underrepresented in the protected characteristics set out in our Equal Opportunities & Diversity Policy. 

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