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Research Assistant

Employer
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE DUBLIN (UCD)
Location
Dublin
Closing date
24 May 2021

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Academic Discipline
Biological Sciences, Physical Sciences, Life sciences, Chemistry
Job Type
Research Related, Research Assistants / Officers
Contract Type
Temporary
Hours
Full Time
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Job Details

Applications are invited for a temporary post of a Research Assistant within UCD School of Biomolecular and Biomedical Science.

Following the success of a project which determined the level of SARS-CoV-2 genetic material wastewater treatment plants in the greater Dublin area, the team in University College Dublin is now expanding to facilitate the commencement of a National Wastewater Surveillance Programme funded by the Health Service Executive. The Programme will involve the weekly collection and analysis of wastewater samples from wastewater treatment plants located across the Republic of Ireland. Results of the analysis will be shared with the Health Protection Surveillance Centre, the National Virus Reference Laboratory and the National Public Health Emergency Team.

We have a vacancy for two Research Assistants to participate in the National Wastewater Surveillance Programme. The Research Assistants will be involved in all aspects of this project including wastewater analysis, quality control of procedures used to concentrate, extract and quantify viral genetic material and development of methods to detect SARS-CoV-2 variants.

The successful candidate will join a vibrant interdisciplinary team consisting of microbiologists, virologists, civil engineers, environmental biologists, statisticians and modellers, and will combine exciting research of high academic standard with the application of research findings in the field.

Salary Range: €23,061 - €33,967 per annum.

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

Closing date: 17:00hrs (local Irish time) on 24th May 2021

Applications must be submitted by the closing date and time specified. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time of 17:00hrs (Local Irish Time) on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system. UCD are unable to accept late applications.

Prior to application, further information (including application procedure) should be obtained from the Work at UCD website: https://www.ucd.ie/workatucd/jobs/.

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

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UCD is Ireland's most globally engaged university with over 37,000 students drawn from 152 countries, including over 4,500 students based at locations outside of Ireland. 
 
The international standing of UCD has grown in recent years; it is currently ranked within the top 1% of higher education institutions world-wide.
 
As Ireland's largest university, with its great strength and diversity of disciplines, UCD embraces its role to contribute to the flourishing of Ireland through the study of people, society, business, economy, culture, languages and the creative arts, as well as through research and innovation. 
 
Over the last decade UCD researchers have increased their annual number of papers in the international literature by 39% and have authored more than 34,000 papers in total. 56% of the papers were co-authored with researchers from more than 130 countries. These papers are cited by other researchers at a rate that is 73% above the world average.
 
Located within 4km's of Dublin city centre, the Belfield campus is a carefully landscaped, modern campus. Employees can avail of world class facilities and participate in a range of engagement activities.
There is a diverse range of staff at UCD, with employment opportunities frequently presenting themselves in the following areas:

  • Academic
  • Administrative
  • Buildings and Services
  • IT Services
  • Laboratory
  • Library
  • Research
  • Technical 

Imagine yourself in a workplace with a genuine commitment to equality of opportunity for all staff and students. UCD is committed to creating an environment where diversity is celebrated and everyone is treated fairly.
 
Learn more about equality and diversity in UCD, including our new Dignity & Respect Support Service.
 
Visit the Work at UCD page to explore further benefits of working at UCD and to apply for a role.

Company info
Telephone
+(353)17167777
Location
BELFIELD
 DUBLIN 4
Ireland
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