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Research Assistant, School of Veterinary Medicine

Employer
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE DUBLIN (UCD)
Location
Dublin, Leinster (IE)
Salary
£27,159.33 - £33,397.12 per annum
Closing date
2 Aug 2024
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Applications are invited for a temporary post of a Research Assistant within UCD School of Veterinary Medicine. 15 months

Hepatitis E virus (HEV) is an important emerging enteric pathogen, and in developed countries is transmitted to humans mainly via consumption of meat from infected animals. This exciting project, funded by Science Foundation Ireland, will use a One Health approach to investigate HEV infection in humans, animals and the environment. It benefits from a network of experienced collaborators in the area of veterinary medicine, medicine, basic science, virology and environmental science.

We have a vacancy for a Research Assistant to aid in delivering this project. The successful candidate will carry out cell culture work, molecular biology including qPCR and work at biosafety levels 2 and 3. Fieldwork will also be involved, sampling animals and environmental sampling including wastewater. The successful candidate will have a BSc degree (H2.2 or higher) in Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Virology or a related discipline. You will join an interdisciplinary team consisting of biologists and virologists, and gain experience in a range of laboratory techniques in an exciting research environment.

Salary Range: €31,462 - €38,688 per annum

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

Closing date: 12:00 noon (local Irish time) on the 2nd of August 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/

Company

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.

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Telephone
+(353)17167777
Location
BELFIELD
 DUBLIN 4
IE
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