Research Assistant - Clinical Research Facility

EURAXESS Ireland; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

University College Cork in Cork, Ireland invites applications for a 3‑month fixed term full‑time Research Assistant position to support the HRB Clinical Research Facility Cork.

The post holder will assist the Clinical Operations Team across diverse projects, applying strong communication, data management, and organizational skills to promote safe conduct and rigorous analysis of patient‑focused studies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and strong data handling abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Familiarity with data management and basic statistical tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the Clinical Operations Team across multiple projects.
• Assist with data collection, entry and management for studies.
• Contribute to study design, execution and result interpretation.

Skills

Data management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Excel

Statistical software

Job description

Organisation/Company University College Cork Department HR Research Research Field Medical sciences Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Other Positions Application Deadline 11 Sep 2026 - 12:00 (Europe/Dublin) Country Ireland 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

3 Months Fixed Term, Whole-time Post

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated research assistant to join the HRB funded Clinical Research Facility Cork. The facility was established to promote excellence in the design, safe conduct and analysis of patient-focused research. It provides the necessary space, expertise and equipment to allow medical professionals in Munster to work at the very cutting edge of clinical research. The HRB CRF-UCC allows breakthroughs in laboratory research in drug, food therapy, food supplementation and medical devices to be converted into better and safer treatments for patients in a timely and efficient fashion. The HRB CRF-UCC supports research undertaken through UCC and affiliated hospitals, as well as in the primary care setting. It is funded by the HRB and is operated as a joint venture with UCC, CUH and MUH.

The post holder will provide support to the Clinical Operations Team in Cork University Hospital and will work across a wide range of research projects. This role requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills, computer literacy, and data management.