Research Assistant, UCD Med, Temp 12 Months (Part-Time 0.8 FTE)

EURAXESS Ireland; Dublin; On-site; EUR 34,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

University College Dublin (UCD) invites applications for a part-time Research Assistant (0.8 FTE) in the BAMBI study within the School of Medicine. The role focuses on day-to-day coordination, informed consent, and high-quality data collection in the MMUH ED, with collaboration across the TBI research group and ED team.

Candidates should have a life sciences background, plus postgraduate clinical research qualifications and strong ICH-GCP knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences; postgraduate qualification in clinical research, project management or public health preferred.
• 2+ years' experience in clinical research project management, ideally in Irish academic or hospital settings.
• Strong knowledge of ICH-GCP and research ethics; experience in data collection, reporting and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day BAMBI study activities in MMUH ED; work with ED team and TBI research group.
• Obtain informed consent, ensure high-quality data collection and sample handling coordination with MMUH lab.
• Support regulatory compliance, CTMS/REDCap data management, and contribute to reporting and dissemination.

Skills

Communication skills

Life sciences

Project management

Clinical research

Data collection

Education

Bachelor's degree in life sciences

Postgraduate qualification in clinical research or public health

Tools

CTMS

REDCap

Microsoft Office

Job description

Organisation/Company University College Dublin Research Field Medical sciences Medicine Medical sciences Medicine Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Application Deadline 6 Oct 2026 - 02:13 (UTC) Country Ireland Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Part-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 for a temporary part-time (0.8 FTE) post of a Research Assistant within UCD School of Medicine.

BAMBI (Biomarkers for Acute Mild Brain Injury) is a prospective, single-centre, observational study in the Emergency Department at the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital, Dublin. It will evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of blood biomarkers (UCH-L1, GFAP, and S100B) measured within 12 hours of injury to predict CT-positive traumatic intracranial injuries in adults with suspected mild traumatic brain injury (GCS 13-15). The study aims to support safer, more efficient imaging decisions and to develop a multidisciplinary protocol for the pre- and in-hospital management of mild TBI.

The Research Assistant will support delivery of the BAMBI Study in the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital Emergency Department (MMUH ED), working closely with the ED team, and the wider TBI research group (Dr Paula O'Shea and Prof Philip O'Halloran). The role includes day-to-day coordination of study activities, informed consent processes, high-quality data collection, coordination of blood sample handling and processing with the MMUH laboratory, support for regulatory compliance, and contribution to reporting and dissemination.

Salary Range:€34,129 - €36,272 Per Annum Pro Rata @ 0.8FTE
Appointment on the above range will be dependent upon qualifications and experience.

Closing date: 12:00 noon (local Irish time) on 06 October 2026.

Communication and interpersonal skills, life sciences, medicine, nursing, health sciences, or related, postgraduate qualification in clinical research, project management, or public health preferred, ICH-GCP and research ethics, CTMS, REDCap

Additional Information

Eligibility criteria

Mandatory:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (life sciences, medicine, nursing, health sciences, or related); postgraduate qualification in clinical research, project management, or public health preferred
• Candidates must demonstrate an awareness of equality, diversity and inclusion agenda.
• 2 years' experience in clinical research project management, ideally in Irish academic or hospital settings.
• Strong knowledge of ICH-GCP and research ethics.
• Experience supporting clinical research, audit, service evaluation, or quality improvement.
• Experience in accurate data collection, documentation.
• Experience with consenting to research studies
• Proficient with project management tools, CTMS, and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for engaging diverse stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills; able to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines.

• Experience with emergency medicine, trauma, and TBI research.
• Familiarity with research governance processes in Ireland.
• Experience with clinical trial documentation, REDCap (or similar), and monitoring/audit readiness.
• Training in ICH-GCP (or willingness to complete promptly).
• Familiarity with the Irish healthcare system and research infrastructure.