Research Assistant - App Development for Healthcare, Data Science Institute and School of Computer Science, Ref. No. University of Galway 072-24

University of Galway, Ireland

Updated: about 2 months ago
Location: Gaillimh, CONNAUGHT
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 27 Mar 2024

13 Mar 2024
Job Information
Organisation/Company

University of Galway
Research Field

Computer science » Programming
Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)
Country

Ireland
Application Deadline

27 Mar 2024 - 17:00 (Europe/London)
Type of Contract

Temporary
Job Status

Full-time
Hours Per Week

39
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme
Reference Number

University of Galway 072-24
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for a full-time fixed term (9 month contract) position as a Research Assistant with the Data Science Institute at the University of Galway, Ireland.  

This position is funded by the Health Service Executive and is available from April 1st 2024 to the contract end date of December 31st 2024. 

The SafePlan app, was developed and tested with the input of clinicians through an iterative design process. The app’s core function is to provide an interactive safety plan to support users with suicidal thoughts or behaviors as an adjunct to face-to-face therapy.  For information on the SafePlan app, see: 

 

https://www.jmir.org/2020/7/e17481/  

https://www.researchprotocols.org/2023/1/e44205/   

 

Job Description: 

The successful candidate will support the work of the SafePlan app development project, be part of a multidisciplinary team, and will have excellent software skills in JavaScript and mobile app development. 

Duties:  

The successful candidate is expected to: 

 

  • Lead version control and update managements for Android and iOS version of SafePlan, under the supervision of the Principal Investigator. 
  • Add features to support automated data collection from phone devices (Android and iOS). 
  • Create Web site and associated links for SafePlan wider group. 
  • Facilitate additional requirements planning workshop with Clinicians and capture new specifications. 
  • Implement new specifications on a prioritised basis. 
  • Support publication of research outputs 
  • Any other duties assigned commensurate to the role of Research Assistant. 

Qualifications/Skills required:  

Essential Requirements:  

 

  • Primary degree in Computer Science or related discipline 
  • Excellent mobile software development and programming skills, in particular JavaScript and mobile app development 
  • Demonstrable evidence of app development skills (i.e. capstone project report or similar document) 
  • Web development skills 
  • Excellent communication and writing skills  
  • Excellent organisational and inter-personnel skills 

 

Desirable Requirements:  

  • Skills in React Native 
  • Experience working on software to support healthcare 
  • Experience in working in academic-industry partnerships 

 

Salary: Research Assistant salary scale €30,025 – €39,908 per annum, (subject to the project’s funding limitations), and pro rata for shorter and/or part-time contracts.  

 

The default position for all new public sector appointments is the 1st point of the salary scale. This may be reviewed, and consideration afforded to appointment at a higher point on the payscale (subject to the project’s funding limitations), where evidence of prior years’ equivalent experience is accepted in determining placement on the scale above point 1, subject to the maximum of the scale.  

 

Research Salary Scales - University of Galway).  

 

Start date: Position is available from April 1st 2024. 

 

Continuing Professional Development/Training: 

Researchers at University of Galway are encouraged to avail of a range of training and development opportunities designed to support their personal career development plans. University of Galway provides continuing professional development supports for all researchers seeking to build their own career pathways either within or beyond academia.  Researchers are encouraged to engage with our Researcher Development Centre (RDC) upon commencing employment - see HERE  for further information. 

 

Further information on research and working at University of Galway is available on Research at University of Galway  

 

For information on moving to Ireland please see www.euraxess.ie   

 

Further information about the Data Science Institute is available at https://www.universityofgalway.ie/dsi/   

 

Informal enquiries concerning the post may be made to Professor Jim Duggan, [email protected]    


 

To Apply: 

Applications to include a covering letter, CV, and the contact details of three referees should be sent, via e-mail (PDF only) to [email protected]   

Please put reference number University of Galway 072-24 in subject line of e-mail application. 

Closing date for receipt of applications is 5.00 pm (Irish Time) March 27th 2024 

We reserve the right to re-advertise or extend the closing date for this post. 

University of Galway is an equal opportunities employer. 

All positions are recruited in line with Open, Transparent, Merit (OTM) and Competency based recruitment 


Requirements
Research Field
Computer science » Programming
Education Level
Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Desirable Requirements:  

  • Skills in React Native 

  • Experience working on software to support healthcare 

  • Experience in working in academic-industry partnerships 


Specific Requirements

Essential Requirements:  

 

  • Primary degree in Computer Science or related discipline 

  • Excellent mobile software development and programming skills, in particular JavaScript and mobile app development 

  • Demonstrable evidence of app development skills (i.e. capstone project report or similar document) 

  • Web development skills 

  • Excellent communication and writing skills  

  • Excellent organisational and inter-personnel skills 


Research Field
Computer science » Programming

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Additional Information
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
university of Galway
Country
Ireland
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Where to apply
E-mail

[email protected]

Contact
State/Province

Ireland
City

Galway
Website

https://www.universityofgalway.ie/
Street

University Road
Postal Code

H91 TK33
E-Mail

[email protected]

STATUS: EXPIRED

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