Research Assistant at University Hospital Waterford

ISESA; Waterford; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

ISESA is looking for a Research Assistant at University Hospital Waterford to deliver exercise interventions designed as part of an MD project. The role will involve working closely with an MD student and the Department of Geriatric Medicine.

The candidate should have a qualification in Sports or Exercise Science, and will need to begin ASAP following recruitment. The position may also require travel to Kilcreene Regional Orthopaedic Hospital.

Qualifications

• Deliver exercise intervention as part of an MD project.
• Work closely with MD student and Department of Geriatric Medicine.
• Immediate start required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exercise intervention in a hospital setting.
• Design and execute exercise protocols.
• Travel to Kilcreene Regional Orthopaedic Hospital may be required.

Skills

Exercise protocol delivery

Strength and resistance training

Aerobic training

Driving

Education

Qualification in Sports/Exercise Science/Physiology/Rehabilitation

Job description

Research Assistant at University Hospital Waterford

• Requirement to deliver exercise intervention as part of an MD project in University Hospital Waterford (UHW)/ Kilcreene Regional Orthopaedic Hospital
• Exercise protocol designed via consensus and will include strength & resistance and aerobic training, 3-5 x per week for up to a maximum of 6 weeks
• Driving will likely be a requirement as travel to Kilcreene may be required
• Will be working closely with MD student and Department of Geriatric Medicine at UHW throughout the process
• Requires immediate start as soon as formal recruitment processes complete
• Will require and Sports/ Exercise Science/ Physiology/ Rehabilitation Qualification

Applications will be going live on RCSI careers website