RCSI - Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
Organisation/Company RCSI - Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland Department Human Resources Research Field Medical sciences » Medicine Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Bachelor Positions Application Deadline 29 Mar *********:45 (Europe/Dublin) Country Ireland Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 39 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
Other EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No
Offer Description
Job Title:
Research Assistant
Department:
Department of Medicine
Reporting to:
Professor Imran Sulaiman
Location:
RCSI ERC Building, Beaumont Hospital
Contract/Duration:
Temporary (up to 3 years) - Full Time
Remuneration:
Aligned with the IUA Research Salary Scale, Level 1, Point 1
Closing Date:
23:45pm on Sunday 29th March ****
Summary of Post
We are delighted to invite applications for a full-time, Research Assistant position within Professor Sulaiman's Lung Microbiome Research Group.
This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute directly to pioneering early lung cancer translational research, working at the forefront of a rapidly advancing field.
Based in the RCSI Education and Research Building at Beaumont Hospital, the successful candidate will join a dynamic, supportive, and highly collaborative team committed to improving outcomes for patients with lung cancer.
We are looking for candidates with a genuine enthusiasm for clinical and translational cancer research, particularly those eager to develop their skills and grow within a vibrant research environment.
You will gain hands-on experience, work closely with multidisciplinary collaborators, and contribute meaningfully to impactful scientific studies.
If you are passionate about advancing lung cancer research and would like to be part of an ambitious and innovative programme, we warmly encourage you to apply.
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.
Click here to read our Recruitment and Selection Policy for Researcher.
Informal Enquiries
Informal enquiries are invited in the first instance through Imran Sulaiman (email: ****** ).
All applications for this post must be made through the career's webpage .
Please note that we do not accept CVs directly.
Garda vetting and occupational health review may be required for this role, depending on the nature of the duties and responsibilities.
Further information will be provided during the recruitment process.
Eligibility to Work in Ireland
Visa sponsorship is available for candidates who fully meet the essential criteria of the role.
Candidates who require a work permit or hosting agreement are welcome to apply.
Proof of eligibility documentation will be required at a later stage in the recruitment process.
Please note that sponsorship is subject to approval by the relevant Irish authorities and role-specific eligibility.
Knowledge & Experience (Essential)
Knowledge in handling and processing patient samples.
Independent and pro-active.
Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively under tight deadlines.
Capacity for independent decision-making, proactive problem-solving, and taking initiative.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with fluency in English.
Proficiency in digital tools and platforms for communication, collaboration, and presentation (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, Zoom).
Experience developing and working with large datasets and databases.
Knowledge of statistical analysis tools (e.g., SPSS, R) and/or qualitative software (e.g., NVivo, MAXQDA) is desirable.
Previous experience and competence with molecular biology techniques (in particular DNA and RNA isolation).
Specific Requirements
A Bachelor of Science degree in relevant discipline.
Specifically, the duties of the post are
Co-ordinate and manage the collection of clinical samples, ensuring adherence to established protocols and ethical requirements.
Process and handle clinical samples to high laboratory standards, maintaining accuracy, quality, and reproducibility.
Record, curate, and manage clinical and translational data within large-scale dataset platforms, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely updates, and contribute to data quality assurance, governance compliance, routine dataset audits, and ongoing improvements to data capture workflows.
Maintain a well-organised and meticulously documented biobank of stored samples, including tracking, labelling, and inventory management.
Co-ordinate and organise webinar series and associated engagement activities, supporting knowledge exchange within the research community.
Deliver regular progress updates to the research group and, where appropriate, to external audiences to support dissemination and visibility of research outputs.
Prepare manuscripts, abstracts, and presentations, in consultation with supervisors, for submission to national and international journals and for presentation at major scientific conferences.
Collaborate effectively within an interdisciplinary research team, as well as with external partners, clinicians, and stakeholders across multiple projects.
Perform routine administrative and project-related tasks, supporting the PI and wider team to ensure timely and on-budget delivery of project milestones.
This may include organising project meetings and documentation, monitoring expenditure, and contributing to research risk assessments.
Undertake any additional responsibilities required to support the successful execution and delivery of ongoing research activities.
Support sample logistics, such as tracking sample shipments, logging sample receipts, and arranging courier collections where required.
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