Job Title: Research Assistant
Department: School of Population Health, RCSI Dublin
Reporting to: Professor David Williams / Professor Frances Horgan
Location: Beaux Lane House
Contract/Duration: 12-months - Part-time (50% WTE)
Remuneration: Research Assistant (50% WTE - to a maximum of Level 1 Point 10 on the Research Assistant Salary Scale, subject to experience)
Closing Date: Friday January 31st 2025 @ 5pm
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About Our Research
RCSI recognises that excellence in research is critical to the quality of its educational activities, its credibility, and, overall, to its mission to enhance human health. RCSI's research strategy aims to build upon its strength in translational biomedical and clinical research to deliver transformational, high impact changes in health care. Targeting both Irish national and EU funding, along with increased collaboration with industry, is a major part of the RCSI research strategy. Forging increased collaboration between RCSI PIs and industry is of critical importance to achieving success in this area. RCSI is also committed to provide its researchers with the supports and developmental opportunities to enable them to continuously grow and support their overall career development.
iPASTAR
iPASTAR-Improving Pathways for Acute STroke And Rehabilitation is a Collaborative Doctoral Training programme funded by the Health Research Board of Ireland (HRB). The iPASTAR programme has equipped a cohort of four PhD trainees with skills in a wide range of research methodologies focussed on the generation of evidence and development of cost-effective patient-focused interventions to improve patient care and outcomes. This CDA is an inter- institutional structured PhD training programme that encompasses the RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences, and University College Dublin.
Summary of Post
The iPASTAR team wishes to hire a Research Assistant to help with a project titled, “STROKE-SPEAK” which is funded under a Health Research Board of Ireland (HRB) Knowledge Translation Award (KTA). The iPASTAR research programme is based on four pillars: acute care and equity of access, transitions of care from hospital to rehabilitation, living well after stroke and stroke prevention, and understanding the costs associated with strokes. Stroke SPEAK is designed to streamline the communication of our research findings – ‘Time Means Brain,' ‘The Road to Recovery' and ‘Stroke Savvy Living' – by using various channels and resources. Our goal is to raise awareness, share knowledge, and ultimately improve outcomes for individuals affected by stroke. The Research Assistant will work closely with the PIs of the iPASTAR programme. This will involve coordinating the development of educational content; hosting PPI and development workshops, and final refinement of STROKE SPEAK resources including coordination of the translation of resources.
Specifically, the duties of the post are:
Qualifications – (Essential):
Knowledge & Experience – ( Essential):
Knowledge & Experience (Desirable):
We are all too aware that imposter syndrome and the confidence gap can sometimes stop fantastic candidates putting themselves forward, so please do submit an application — we'd love to hear from you.
Application Process
Please apply online through the RCSI careers portal on the closing date with your CV and cover letter.
Informal Enquiries can be directed to Professor David Williams [email protected] and Professor Frances Horgan [email protected]. Please note we do not accept CVs directly.
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Employee Benefits
RCSI make sure you have the resources you need to thrive by offering a wide range of benefits in areas including time away, finance, community, health, and well-being and insuring your financial future. Below are some additional benefits available to you as an RCSI employee:
Note: This job description may be subject to change to reflect the evolving requirements of the Department and RCSI. Similar vacancies that arise in the next 6 months may be filled from the pool of applicants that apply for this position. RCSI is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability or race. RCSI is committed to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) across everything we do. This ensures we can all work and learn in an environment defined by dignity and respect. Eligibility to work in Ireland is a requirement of this role, Proof of eligibility documentation will be required at a later date. Under limited and specific circumstances (research/ specialist roles) RCSI may be in a position to seek a hosting agreement and/or work permits. Employees are required to undertake 6 months service in their current role before applying for other internal opportunities, unless agreed in advance by the SMT representative