RCSI - Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
Organisation/Company RCSI - Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland Department Human Resources Research Field All Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Bachelor Positions Country Ireland Application Deadline 28 Oct 2025 - 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? Other EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description
Job Title:Research Assistant in Respiratory Science
Department: School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences
Contract/Duration: Full-time specified purpose contract – 34 months
Remuneration:Level 1 Point 7 of IUA Researchers’ Salary Scale
Closing Date: 28th October 2025
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.
Innovating for a Healthier Future 2023-2027 is RCSI’s new five-year strategic plan. Through it, RCSI will enhance human health by meeting the health workforce needs of society, creating the insights and inventions that drive health improvements, and working in partnership with patients and the public in support of better health and well‑being for all. The strategy unites the RCSI community in supporting the UN Sustainable Development Goals – with a particular focus on Goal 3, which targets good health and well‑being.
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 that RCSI ranks fifth in the world for “Good Health and Well‑being” in the Times Higher Education #SDG #SDG Impact Rankings 2024. 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
We are seeking a reliable and organised research assistant to support the delivery of a fully funded research project in the field of cystic fibrosis (CF) and microRNA‑based therapeutics. The successful candidate will handle general aspects of laboratory duties, with a particular focus on cell culture. The appointee will have the opportunity to significantly enhance their technical and broader research skills under the supervision of the Principal Investigator, in association with the Research Fellow working on the same project.
Specifically, the duties of the post are:
* To provide assistance in conducting research activities, including planning, organizing, conducting, and communicating within the overall scope of the research project
* To look after the maintenance and differentiation of several human cell lines and advanced in vitro models
* Carry out any administrative work associated with the programme of research, with emphasis on supervising undergraduate students, stock checking, ordering, inventorying
* Engage in the dissemination of the results of the research as directed by and with the support of the Principal Investigator
Qualifications – (Essential)
* A BSc/MSc in a relevant field (e.g. Molecular Biology, Cellular Biology, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Genetics or related discipline)
Knowledge & Experience – (Essential)
* Previous technical experience in human cell culture is essential
* Technical knowledge of induced pluripotent stem cell culture and differentiation is desirable
* An appropriate record of scientific contributions to the field, such as publications or conference contributions
* Excellent organisational and communication skills
* Good interpersonal skills and a strong collaborative spirit
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 Chiara De Santi (chiaradesanti@rcsi.ie ). Please note we do not accept CVs directly.
Click here to read our Recruitment and Selection Policy for Researcher.
Employee Benefits
* 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
* 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 ’
* Equality, Diversity & Inclusion forums, and network groups
* Employee assistance programme with Spectrum Life
* Learningand 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
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