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Research Assistant, School of Medicine

Employer
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE DUBLIN (UCD)
Location
Dublin, Leinster (IE)
Salary
£27,159.33 - £29,734.39 per annum
Closing date
15 Jul 2024
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Applications are invited for a Temporary (12 month) post of a Research Assistant in the Cardiometabolic Research Group within UCD School of Medicine.

We are looking to hire a research assistant (RA) to work alongside a Senior Researcher to optimize, clinically and technically evaluate and validate a novel High-density lipoprotein (HDL)-proteomics assay as part of an exciting new project funded by Enterprise Ireland. Obesity is a major public health epidemic affecting over 890 million people worldwide and represents a very heterogeneous disease which ranges from high-risk patients who are likely to develop life-limiting complications to low-risk patients who can maintain their metabolic health despite excessive adiposity. Biomarkers to identify high-risk versus low-risk patients are lacking. In particular, it is difficult to identify patients with obesity who are suffering from a liver disease known as metabolic dysfunction associated steatohepatitis (MASH). This project involves the development and validation of a novel targeted proteomics assay for analysis of high-density lipoprotein (HDL)-associated proteins, which we have discovered are a novel biomarker of metabolic health in patients with obesity. The RA will play a key role in the delivery of the technical work package within this grant.

Research Assistant Salary Scale: €31,462 - €34,445 Per Annum

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

Closing date: 12:00 noon (local Irish time) on the 15th of July 2024.

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.

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

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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
IE
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