Research Assistant

27 Feb 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

RCSI - Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland

Department

Human Resources

Research Field

Other

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Ireland

Application Deadline

10 Mar 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/Dublin)

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

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Job Title:	Research Assistant
Department:	School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences and Department of   Chemistry
Reporting to:	Dr Sarinj Fattahagha
Location:	Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI), Dublin 2
Contract/Duration	12 months, full-time
Remuneration:	IUA Scale: Research Assistant up to level 6
Closing Date:	10th March 2024

 

RCSI is a community of academic, research, clinical and professional staff working collaboratively to lead the world to better health. Here, you will thrive in an innovative and inclusive atmosphere and your personal development and wellbeing will be supported. We invite you to join us to help deliver on our exciting mission “To educate, nurture and discover for the benefit of human health”. We seek candidates whose experience to date has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to the “Race Equality Action Plan 2021-2024” at RCSI. Our students come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds. This makes our university stronger and ensures we hire the best talent.  

 

For each of the last six years, RCSI has been positioned in the Top 300 of universities worldwide in the Times Higher World University Rankings. We are proud to announce that RCSI has ranked first in the world for “Good Health and Well-being” in the Times Higher Education #SDG Impact Rankings 2023. This reflects our commitment to supporting people of all ages to live healthy lives and our work to promote the concepts of well-being and positive health. Our values of Respect, Collaboration, Scholarship and Innovation continue to unite and direct our purpose.

 

About Our Research

RCSI recognises that excellence in research is critical to the quality of its educational activities, its credibility, and, overall, to its mission to enhance human health. RCSI’s research strategy aims to build upon its strength in translational biomedical and clinical research to deliver transformational, high impact changes in health care. Targeting both Irish national and EU funding, along with increased collaboration with industry, is a major part of the RCSI research strategy. Forging increased collaboration between RCSI PIs and industry is of critical importance to achieving success in this area. RCSI is also committed to provide its researchers with the supports and developmental opportunities to enable them to continuously grow and support their overall career development.

 

 

 

 

Summary of Post

The School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences (https://www.rcsi.com/dublin/about/facultyof-medicine-and-health-science… ) at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland currently has a position available for a research assistant funded by Enterprise Ireland. The project focuses on the commercialisation of advanced materials for mRNA therapeutic delivery. Reporting directly to Dr Sarinj Fattah, the researcher will also work closely with other members of multidisciplinary project team including PIs, postdoctoral and postgraduate researchers with this research cluster.

Applicant should have a higher degree plus 2-3 years of research/ industrial experience in chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, or material science. The applicant must have a strong interest in innovation and entrepreneurship and in the translation of new technologies. 

 

Specifically, the duties of the post are:

• Day to day management and delivery of the scientific work associated with the research grant
• Work with the PI, Postdoctoral Researcher, PPI panel and wider research team, to ensure the success of the project;
• Assisting with data extraction and analysis as required
• Support the preparation for project management group meetings; scientific reports and grant reports as required
• Undertake other duties and responsibilities as may be determined by the PI
• Preparation of invention disclosures and input into patents if required
• Other such duties as may be assigned from time to time
• Complying with statutory legislation and Department rules and requirements in furtherance of your own and general staff welfare and safety
• Undergoing programmes of training and development as may be required from time to time
• Representing the best interests of the Department/College at all times

 

Qualifications – (Essential):

• A Maters or higher degree qualification in relevant area (chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, or material science)

Knowledge & Experience – (Essential):

• Communication Skills: Proven ability to communicate complex ideas
• Self-starter with the ability to work as part of a team: Ability to operate effectively as part of a team – is cordial, tolerant and willing to help others, is co-operative and patient; shares work and information; establishes rapport, can influence and develop effective networks
• I.T. skills: Knowledge of MS Office suite.
• Conscientious: Have a pro-active approach to work, anticipating and resolving problems in advance; have keen attention to detail - from anticipating and addressing issues in advance to understanding requests and delivering quality work with minimal errors.
• Flexibility: Can operate flexibly within a busy environment; can shift focus when required.
• Motivated: Display a ‘can-do’ attitude, demonstrate enthusiasm and passion for the role.
• Project Management Skills: Ability to ensure that project plans are communicated and that all timelines are met (Desirable)

We are all too aware that imposter syndrome and the confidence gap can sometimes stop fantastic candidates putting themselves forward, so please do submit an application — we’d love to hear from you.

 

 

Application Process

Please apply online through the RCSI careers portal on the closing date with your CV and cover letter.

 

Informal Enquiries can be directed to Dr Sarinj Fattah, [email protected] not accept CVs directly.

 

Click here to read our Recruitment and Selection Policy for Researcher.

 

Employee Benefits

RCSI make sure you have the resources you need to thrive by offering a wide range of benefits in areas including time away, finance, community, health, and well-being and insuring your financial future. Below are some additional benefits available to you as an RCSI employee:

• • Minimum of 20 days annual leave, plus an additional 6.5 Privilege days
  • Flexible/hybrid working options for colleagues across many roles
  • Additional leave options incl. paid maternity leave, paternity/parental leave, study leave
  • 7% Employer pension contribution
  • Onsite gym €10 per/mth incl. classes and PT sessions
  • Childcare support 20% discount at Giraffe
  • Free eye test and annual flu vaccination
  • TaxSaver commuter tickets and Bike to Work schemes
  • A site sustainability team focusing on the environmental initiatives;Green Campus Initiative ’
  • Competitively priced café and restaurant
  • Equality, Diversity & Inclusion forums, and network groups
  • Employee assistance programme with Spectrum Life
  • Learning and Development training programmes incl. LinkedIn Learning for career progression
  • Discounted services incl. GP visits, 10% off dental, staff parking, mobile tariffs, Group Scheme discount on numerous brands
  • Sports and social club incl. yoga, Pilates, fitness classes, Zumba, running club, social evenings, Summer BBQ
  • Ticket Draws for events including; Rugby, Taste of Dublin, Dublin Horse Show, theatre, music & comedy events

 

 

Note: This job description may be subject to change to reflect the evolving requirements of the Department and RCSI. Similar vacancies that arise in the next 6 months may be filled from the pool of applicants that apply for this position.  RCSI is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability or race. RCSI is committed to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) across everything we do. This ensures we can all work and learn in an environment defined by dignity and respect. Eligibility to work in Ireland is a requirement of this role, Proof of eligibility documentation will be required at a later date. Under limited and specific circumstances (research/ specialist roles) RCSI may be in a position to seek a hosting agreement and/or work permits. Employees are required to undertake 6 months service in their current role before applying for other internal opportunities, unless agreed in advance by the SMT representative

 

 

Requirements

Research Field

Other

Education Level

Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Additional Information
Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland

Country

Ireland

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://my.corehr.com/pls/coreportal_rcsip/erq_jobspec_details_form.jobspec?p_i…

Contact

State/Province

Dublin

City

Dublin 2

Website

http://www.rcsi.ie/careers

Street

123 St Stephen's Green

Postal Code

Co.Dublin

E-Mail

[email protected]

Phone

0877558652

STATUS: EXPIRED