Job Title: Research Assistant Department: Health Professions Education Centre Reporting to: Head of Digital Education Location: HPEC Office, 123 St Stephens Green, Dublin 2 Contract/Duration: Specified purpose contract, up to 12 months Closing Date: 1st of December **** RCSI is a community of academic, research, clinical and professional staff working collaboratively to lead the world to better health.
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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.
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Position Summary We are seeking an enthusiastic Research Assistant to join our team.
The successful candidate will help in the research and development of educational curricula for AI in health professions education and raising awareness of the opportunities AI offers in both healthcare and education.
About the project The successful candidate will make a key contribution to the AI2MED project.
The aim of this project is to develop curricula, training programs and Incubation Labs to bridge the AI skills gap and accelerate AI adoption enabling better diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring with precision and personalised care.
The outcomes of this project include microcredentials and MOOCs in areas such as Data Management and Cybersecurity, Advanced Digital Competencies, Interpersonal and Cross-Disciplinary Communication, and AI Ethics and Oversight.
It is envisaged that these courses will be available as CPD, as well as to adapt and incorporate into higher education curricula across Europe.
This project is funded by Erasmus+ Partnerships for Innovation - Alliances in collaboration with 10 European partners.
Key Responsibilities: Work with the international research team to support the design and implementation of healthcare-related AI curricula Provide support for the development of teacher training materials for AI medicine curricula and select appropriate cases for implementation Manage project communications (monthly newsletter, LinkedIn content) Support facilitation of partner agreements (MOUs) and contribute to the organisation of dissemination events, including innovation labs, workshops, and webinars Facilitate the development of microcredentials for clinical educators for AI2MED Conduct administrative tasks to support the management of project operations, ensuring timely completion of milestones and deliverables.
Undertake duties assigned by the PIs or her nominee in support of the projects.
Coordinate own day-to-day work to support the project.
Other Responsibilities: Conduct analysis on RCSI faculty AI literacy training requirement and channel learnings from the AI2MED project into faculty development initiatives Support the development of online training materials for RCSI faculty Qualifications and Skills: A Masters or Ph.D. in a relevant field (e.g., education, healthcare training, digital health, artificial intelligence) Familiarity health professions education, artificial intelligence education, or related fields.
Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Experience with grant writing and securing research funding is highly desirable.
Experience developing digital teaching materials and administering a virtual learning environment is highly desirable.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
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.
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Informal Enquiries: Informal enquiries are invited in the first instance through Clarissa Disconzi, Human Resources Department (email: ).
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Garda vetting and occupational health review may be required for this role, depending on the nature of the duties and responsibilities.
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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.