Research Assistant, UCD School of Biosystems, 7 months 0.2 fte

EURAXESS Ireland; Dublin; On-site; EUR 34,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

University College Dublin invites applications for a temporary part-time Research Assistant in the School of Biosystems and Food Engineering to help develop scalable digital pre-laboratory training resources. The project aims to create a transferable blueprint, co-created with learners and new laboratory users.

The role offers a pro-rata salary within the stated range; closing date is 12:00 noon on 02-Oct-2026. Selected candidates will contribute to inclusive student induction experiences.

Qualifications

• This is a temporary, part-time Research Assistant role.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating a scalable, transferable blueprint for digital pre-laboratory training resources.
• Collaborate with learners and new laboratory users to support induction experiences.

Job description

Biological sciences Biological engineering

Organisation/Company University College Dublin Research Field Biological sciences Biological engineering Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Application Deadline 2 Oct 2026 - 08:09 (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 post of a Research Assistant within UCD School of Biosystems and Food Engineering

The aim of this project is to create a scalable and transferable blueprint for digital pre-laboratory training resources, co-created with learners and new laboratory users. These resources will complement face-to-face training for a consistent, efficient, and inclusive student induction experience.

Salary Range: €34,129 - €42,173 per annum, pro-rata 0.2 fte

Appointment on the above range will be dependent upon qualifications and experience.

Closing date: 12:00 noon (local Irish time) on 02-Oct-2026
Applications must be submitted by the closing date and time specified. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time of 12:00 noon (Local Irish Time) on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system. UCD are unable to accept late applications.

UCD do not require assistance from Recruitment Agencies. Any CV's submitted by Recruitment Agencies will be returned.