Organisation/Company University of Galway Research Field Medical sciences » Other Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Bachelor Positions Application Deadline 31 Mar *********:00 (Europe/London) Country Ireland Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time 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
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates forfull-time or part-timefixed termposition/s(up to 1 FTE)as aResearchAssistantwithHRB Clinical Research Facility Galwayat the University of Galway, Ireland.
This position is funded bythe European Unionand is available from08/06/26to contract end date of31/11/26.
Responsibilities
The positions have been created to provide dedicated medical coverage for participants enrolled in the COUNTERACT SIS-02 Phase 1 clinical trial - a first-in-human study evaluating the safetyand tolerability of an inhaled small molecule anti-pathogendrug.
Who We Are
The HRB Clinical Research Facility Galway (HRB CRFG) is a joint venture between Galway University Hospitals,SaoltaUniversity Health Care Group, and University of Galway.
Established in ****, we provide the infrastructure,expertise, and culture needed to support high-quality bioscience research and clinical trials.
We focus on translating research into regulatory-approved advances in patient care, supporting Phase 1 safety studies, Phase 2 efficacy trials, and Phase 3 multi-centre studies.
Our experienced team works in collaboration with academic institutions, pharmaceutical companies, and research organizations nationally and internationally.
Description
The HRB Clinical Research Facility Galway currently has the following vacancies:
Research Assistant (Phase 1 Clinical Trial - Medical Cover) - 2 x up to 1.0 FTE posts
These positions have been created to provide dedicated medical coverage for participants enrolled in the COUNTERACT SIS-02 Phase 1 clinical trial - a first-in-human study evaluating the safetyand tolerability of an inhaled small molecule anti-pathogendrug.
Benefits
First-in-human Phase 1 trial experience within a dedicated academic clinical research facility
Comprehensive induction and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training
Mentorship from experienced Principal Investigators and clinical researchers
Opportunities for continuing medical education in clinical researchmethodology
Access to research seminars, journal clubs, and academic meetings
Potential contribution to academic outputs including presentations and publications
Pro-rata annual leave entitlementin accordance withHSE leave policies
Pensionable position under the relevant public service superannuation scheme
Salary:ResearchAssistantsalary scale€33,791to€43,872per annum,(subject to the project's funding limitations), and pro rata for shorter and/or part-time contracts.
Employment permit restrictions apply for this category of post.
NB:Gárdavetting is a requirement for this post (asappropriate toChild Protection Policy)
Closing date for receipt of applications is 17:00 (Irish Time) on31stMarch ****.It will not be possible to consider applications received after the closing date.
Interviews are planned to be held on13/04/26.
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