Job Title: Genomics Research Coordinator - Recruitment Department: School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences Reporting to: Dr Edmund Gilbert Location: RCSI 118 St Stephen's Green Contract/Duration: Part-time (24 months) or Full-time (12 months) Remuneration: Up to €55,978 full-time, or pro-rated as appropriate Closing Date: 9:00 am on Thursday 21st of May 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 2025-2029\" 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. In 2024, 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 Genome of Europe is a collaborative, multinational initiative aimed at creating a high-quality, large-scale reference dataset representing the genetic diversity of European populations. The goal is to generate, assemble and make available for research use, harmonised, high-coverage genomic data that can be securely analysed across countries. As part of this effort, participating nations contribute population-scale cohorts, associated sequencing and metadata, under common ethical, technical, and data-governance standards. The Genome of Ireland is Ireland's national contribution to this initiative. It aims to generate a representative genomic dataset of the Irish population, capturing unique genetic characteristics that can inform disease research, diagnostics, and precision health initiatives. The project includes participant recruitment, sequencing, data processing, and integration with European datasets through the European Commission Genomic Data Infrastructure programme. Together, the Genome of Europe and Genome of Ireland strengthen Ireland's role in European genomics while enabling meaningful scientific and clinical insights at national and continental levels. The Genome of Ireland (GoI) project is jointly funded by the Irish Health Research Board (HRB) and the European Commission as part of the wider Genome of Europe (GOE) project. Genome of Ireland is recruiting at least 1,200 participants to develop a DNA reference pool of the genetic variation of people living on the island of Ireland today. We will sequence the full genomes of these participants, to better understand similarities and differences at the level of our DNA, thereby providing a comprehensive picture of the genetic variation on the island today. To complement these data, participants will be invited to provide basic health information, demographic information such as age, sex, and ancestral birth locations of parents and grandparents if known. These data will be collected through a secure web application called RedCap which is designed to store participant annotation data. Paired together with whole-genome data, this will allow the Genome of Ireland to achieve its goals in providing a reference cohort for future research in a way that is compatible with 100,000 similar participants across Europe. The post of research nurse will cover the recruitment of participants to the Genome of Ireland project, the collection of data, and shipping of biological samples to the RCSI biobank. In general, this post will be expected to manage the data of potential participants registering their interest in the study, identifying and organising recruitment venues across the island of Ireland, carrying out recruitment, in-person data collection and consenting alongside whole-blood sampling for DNA, processing of recruitment data and samples to central data repositories and biobanks. Specifically, the duties of the post are: Manage the data of potential participants registering their interest in participating and identify their availability for recruitment when recruiting in their area Identify suitable locations for in-person recruitment with the help of the wider recruitment work package team, Contact registered participants and invite them to a recruitment center and carry out informed consent and blood draws for a DNA sample Manage data collection on recruitment and uploading of that data to a central Genome of Ireland participant database The shipping of biological samples to the RCSI Biobank Service in Dublin Positively represent RCSI and all funding stakeholders and collaborators at all times Uphold and follow all health and safety standards and procedures as required Carry out administrative duties as required Complete training as required Related tasks and duties as required Qualifications - (Essential): Nursing degree or similar/equivalent Knowledge & Experience - (Essential): Phlebotomy training and experience Valid Irish driving license and a car Previous experience in a research environment, including the recruitment of individuals to a research study Knowledge & Experience - (Desirable): Previous experience as a research nurse Experience of counselling in the setting of genetics Experience working in a research genomics environment Demonstrated ability to work with a high degree of independence Strong communication skills and demonstrated ability to work effective in a 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. Click here to read our Recruitment and Selection Policy for Researcher. Informal Enquiries: Informal enquiries are invited in the first instance through Florencia Raimondo, Human Resources Department (email: ). All applications for this post must be made through the career's webpage Florencia can arrange for relevant queries to be addressed by the hiring manager. Please note that we do not accept CVs directly. Garda vetting and occupational health review may be required for this role, depending on the nature of the duties and responsibilities. Further information will be provided during the recruitment process. 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. 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 benefit 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. Work -Life Balance: 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 crche services of up to 20% and a Parents and Carers' Network. Financial Security: 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