Organisation/Company University College Cork Department HR Research Research Field Medical sciences » Other Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Bachelor Positions Country Ireland Application Deadline 29 Aug 2025 - 12:00 (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
The Centre for Gerontology and Rehabilitation, University College Cork is currently recruiting a Research Assistant to work on the In-Touch Horizon Europe funded project.
The In-Touch project aims to enhance the quality of life for individuals with advanced dementia. Led by University College of Cork (UCC), a research group of 13 institutions across the EU, UK, and Canada, will investigate a comprehensive, non-pharmacological intervention for dementia.
This study will be trialled in 56 nursing homes across seven countries, focusing on palliative care, staff training, and improving well-being, through tailored, multi-sensory activities for residents and their families.
The research assistant will work under the direction of a postdoctoral researcher to collect data, including qualitative data through interview with families and staff; surveys; chart review and direct observation of care sessions. The role will require some interaction with people with advanced dementia in nursing homes. The role will also require data entry to an online data collection system.
Project Title: In-Touch: Implementation of a person-centered palliative care iNtervention To imprOve comfort, QUality of Life and social engagement of people with advanced dementia in Care Homes
Post Duration: 12 Months, Whole -Time Post
The key duties and responsibilities include:
* To work under the direction of the Principal Investigator/Project Leader.
* To provide assistance in conducting research activities, including planning, organizing, conducting, and communicating research studies within the overall scope of a research project.
* To coordinate and perform a variety of independent and team activities involved in the collection, analysis, documentation and some interpretation of information/results.
* To undertake tasks which may include recording results and preparing technical reports including conclusions and recommendations. To coordinate the development of forms, questionnaires and the application of qualitative and quantitative research techniques; write procedures manuals for data collection and coding.
* To present information on research progress and outcomes to others responsible for the research project.
* To provide guidance as required to any support staff and/or research students assisting with the research project, as agreed with the Principal Investigator/Grant holder.
* Ideally to contribute to the publication of findings.
* To confer with the Principal Investigator in developing plans for research projects and to discuss the interpretation of results and the preparation of manuscripts for publication.
* To perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
Specific Requirements
* A graduate qualification in a field of discipline relevant to the area of investigation i.e. BSc or MSc.
* Some research experience is desirable.
* Good report writing and presentation skills
* Good analytical skills and computer skills.
* An ability to work independently to a tight schedule.
* Capability of working effectively within a team to achieve results.
* Evidence of excellent organisational and communication skills.
* High levels of initiative are encouraged.
* Previous laboratory experience and practices are desired (if relevant).
* Driving permit to travel to sites.
* Prior experience in healthcare provision or research, ideally with people with dementia or other vulnerable older populations.
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