Research Assistant in the Department of Surgery (non-clinical)

Post Summary

The Centre for Pancreatico-Biliary Diseases at the Department of Surgery, Trinity College Dublin, is led by Professor Paul Ridgway. We undertake research relating to acute pancreatitis, chronic pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer, with a specific interest in nutrition, bone health, sarcopenia, epidemiology and clinical management. We aim to contribute to the evidence base and to improve the management of patients with pancreatic disease.

The successful candidate will be appointed as a Research Assistant and will assist with a project on the development of a patient-centred Integrated Care Programme for chronic pancreatitis, supervised by, and reporting directly to, the Research Manager and the Head of Department.

The broad aims of the project are as follows:

• To establish an integrated care pathway for chronic pancreatitis by: Patient Initiative Review:

Engaging with relevant acute/community stakeholders, populating and developing our clinical pancreatitis database, mapping existing resources, creating a local service directory, conducting gap analysis, capturing/surveying patients’ and caregivers’ experience, develop our patient advocacy group (Chronic Pancreatitis Ireland), and the development of community-based education programme.

The successful applicant will be expected to take up the post as soon as possible.

Further Information for Applicants

The post is specific purpose contract and a degree of flexibility is allowed regarding the days of work (preferably including Tuesday and/or Thursday to facilitate attendance at research meetings.)

Applicants should submit a full Curriculum Vitae to include the names and contact details of 2 referees (including email addresses), to:

At Trinity, we are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. Trinity welcomes applications from all individuals, including those applicants with disabilities, those who may have had non-traditional career paths, those who have taken time out for reasons including family or caring responsibilities. We also welcome international applicants including those whom have been displaced due to war.

Trinity College Dublin is Ireland’s premier University. We are an EU Sustainable Gender Equality Champion and we hold an Athena Swan Silver award, recognising our ongoing work to advance gender equality both within Trinity and in the Higher Education sector. Trinity is committed to supporting work-life balance and to creating a family-friendly working environment.