RCSI - Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
Organisation/Company RCSI - Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland Department Human Resources Research Field Pharmacological sciences » Other Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Bachelor Positions Country Ireland Application Deadline 11 Jan *********:45 (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 a 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 & Tissue Engineering Research Group (TERG)
Reporting to:
Prof Michelle Flood or nominee
Location:
RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences, St Stephen's Green
Contract/Duration:
Specified purpose contract, up to 10.5 months
Closing Date:
11th of January ****
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 *********" 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 ********* 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 ****.
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.
In ****, RCSI was delighted to be named one of the Sunday Times Best Places to Work in Ireland.
At RCSI, our core values of Respect, Collaboration, Scholarship, and Innovation are at the heart of everything we do.
We are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment where every colleague is valued and empowered to thrive.
Our dedication to these values ensures that we foster a culture of mutual respect, open collaboration, continuous learning, and innovative thinking.
Join us at RCSI, where your contributions will be recognised, and you will be part of a dynamic team making a real impact on global health.
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 Research Assistant will support a project mapping global charitable and rugby union-based support for catastrophically injured rugby players on behalf of World Rugby.
The role involves conducting structured desk research, coordinating and delivering international telephone/video surveys, managing data and stakeholder directories, and contributing to analysis and reporting.
Working closely with the project's Public and Patient Involvement (PPI) panel, the post holder will help ensure that lived experience informs all stages of the study.
The Research Assistant will also gain experience supporting the Spinal Cord Repair Project PPI Panel supporting ongoing research with TERG.
Specifically, the duties of the post are:
Conduct structured desk research to identify charities, unions, and support structures worldwide.
Develop and refine data collection tools in collaboration with the research team and PPI panel.
Carry out telephone and online surveys with international stakeholders, including charity leaders and union representatives.
Maintain an up-to-date stakeholder directory and accurate research records.
Manage data entry, cleaning, and preparation for descriptive analysis.
Apply the Five-Stage Maturity Matrix to assess organisational maturity.
Coordinate project meetings, including PPI panel sessions, and prepare supporting materials.
Assist with ethics documentation and project compliance requirements.
Track project milestones and contribute to progress reports.
Write analysis, report summaries, report sections, and materials for dissemination, including presentations to World Rugby.
Liaise professionally and sensitively with injured players, families, and representatives from charitable organisations.
Support dissemination activities such as conference submissions and publication preparation.
Qualifications – (Essential):
Primary degree (BA or BSc) in a science or humanities subject
Knowledge & Experience – (Essential):
Experience managing information accurately and systematically through academic, laboratory, or customer-facing research work.
Structured and systematic desk-based research skills
Practical experience analysing data using tools, with strong attention to detail.
Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly with a wide range of people.
Data analysis and clear and concise reporting writing skills
Experience conducting structured tasks with precision (e.g. laboratory work, data processing).
Strong organisational skills developed through roles involving coordination, supervision, and multitasking.
Experience working as part of multidisciplinary teams and contributing to a positive, collaborative environment.
Ability to manage confidential data or information professionally.
Skills in scientific writing and oral presentation, with the ability to summarise information clearly.
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 Clarissa Disconzi, Human Resources Department (email: ****** ).
All applications for this post must be made through the career's webpage .
Clarissacan arrange for relevant queries on the academic aspects of the role to be addressed by the hiring manager.
Please note we do not accept CVs directly.
Employee Benefits
At RCSI, we help care for our people so they can focus on our mission to Educate, nurture and discover for the benefit of human health.
RCSI truly goes above and beyond to support its employees, ensuring they have everything they need to thrive both personally and professionally.
Here's a glimpse of the fantastic benefits available:
Health and Wellbeing:
Our Inspire Programme promotes the importance of taking care of both our general health and mental health.
Inspire manages the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) offered through SpectrumLife.
Past events held by Inspire have included workshops on mindfulness practices, yoga, nutritional advice, financial advice on mortgages, pensions & health insurance from leading experts, fitness challenges, baking competitions, weight loss programmes, annual flu vaccination campaign and many more.
You can also enjoy access to an onsite gym for just €10 per month.
Maintaining a healthy work-life balance is crucial for fostering employee well-being, productivity, and overall satisfaction.
At RCSI, we offer flexible working arrangements, study leave, and career breaks.
In addition to 20 days of annual leave, employees receive an extra 6.5 days of university privilege days, which occur annually around the Christmas and Easter breaks.
Family Benefits:
RCSI offers enhanced family leave to our working parents with fully paid Maternity, Adoptive, Paternity and Surrogacy Leave.
We also offer the first two weeks of Parents leave fully paid for, as well as the option to take Parental Leave until your child is 18 years old.
We provide access to Platform 55, a new Parents Platform to support staff before, during, and after becoming a parent.
We also offer flexible working, discounted Giraffe crèche services of up to 20% and a Parents and Carers' Network.
Benefit from automatic enrolment in a pension scheme with Willis Towers Watson with the employer contributions increasing with your length of service, Death in Service of up to 4 times your salary, long-term illness and disability income replacement, and free advice on health, motor, and home insurance.
Discounted Services:
Avail of discounted GP services, Taxsaver commuter tickets, the BiketoWork scheme, free eye tests at the National Optometry Centre, and discounted parking at St. Stephen's Green/RCSI car park.
Recognition:
At RCSI, we value and recognise the contributions of our staff through various awards and events, such as Long Service recognition, the Vice Chancellor Staff Awards, and through Research Day.
Professional Growth:
RCSI's Staff Learning and Development is committed to providing colleagues with opportunities and support to help them reach their full potential and thrive at work.
Offerings include a comprehensive programme of staff training, management and leadership development, mentoring, coaching and funding support for further study.
Staff Networks:
Additionally, we support a range of staff networks, including the Women's Network, Postdoctoral Staff Network, Parents & Carers' Network, Project Manager's Network, LGBTI+ Network, Age Friendly Network etc.
These networks help RCSI to foster a sense of community and inclusivity.
Sports and Social Club:
Engage in a variety of activities such as Yoga, Pilates and a variety of different Fitness classes.
Enjoy social evenings, Book Clubs, Summer BBQs and one-off events like the Taste of Dublin, Bloom, Dublin Horse Show and Dublin Zoo.
We also have a variety of discount tickets for shows and events through the year.
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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