Research Assistant - Clinical Research Facility

Euraxess; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

University College Cork invites applications for a 3 months fixed term, full-time Research Assistant position within the HRB Clinical Research Facility Cork. The post holder will support the Clinical Operations Team in Cork University Hospital and contribute to multiple patient-focused studies across various projects.

We seek candidates with excellent communication, strong interpersonal skills, and proficiency in computer literacy and data management.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Computer literacy and data management abilities.
• Ability to work across multiple research projects.

Responsibilities

• Support the Clinical Operations Team at Cork University Hospital.
• Contribute to a wide range of research projects.
• Assist with study coordination, data collection and documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

Data management

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.