Research Assistant

1 week ago

Cork, Cork, Ireland Euraxess Czech Republic Full time

Organisation/Company University College Cork Department HR Research Research Field Biological sciences » Biology Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Bachelor Positions Country Ireland Application Deadline 5 Sep 2025 - 12:00 (Europe/Dublin) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 39 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
Position Summary
We now seek to employ a research assistant to occupy a key position in the laboratory.
The appointee will participate in exciting projects that feature collaborations with oncologists, gerontologist, food scientists and bioinformaticians to investigate the mechanisms whereby gut microbes interact with diet and modulate aging-related health loss.
We will recruit a research assistant who is comfortable working in microbiology, cell biology and tissue culture, and microbial ecology.
Extraction of DNA and RNA will be used to examine functional activities of cultures and microbial communities in the context of gut health.
Experience of several of these approaches at MSc or PhD level is desirable but equivalent industry experience will also be entertained.
Project Title:
APC Genomics of Probiotic Bacteria.
Post Duration:
12 Months, Full -Time Post
The key duties and responsibilities include:
To work under the direction of the Principal Investigator/Project Leader.
To provide assistance in conducting research activities, including planning, organizing, conducting, and communicating research studies within the overall scope of a research project.
To coordinate and perform a variety of independent and team activities involved in the collection, analysis, documentation and some interpretation of information/results.
To undertake tasks which may include recording results and preparing technical reports including conclusions and recommendations.
To coordinate the development of forms, questionnaires and the application of qualitative and quantitative research techniques; write procedures manuals for data collection and coding.
To present information on research progress and outcomes to others responsible for the research project.
To provide guidance as required to any support staff and/or research students assisting with the research project, as agreed with the Principal Investigator/Grant holder.
Ideally to contribute to the publication of findings.
To confer with the Principal Investigator in developing plans for research projects and to discuss the interpretation of results and the preparation of manuscripts for publication.
To perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
Specific Requirements
A graduate qualification in a field of discipline relevant to the area of investigation i.e. BSc or MSc.
Some research experience is desirable.
Good report writing and presentation skills
Good analytical skills and computer skills.
An ability to work independently to a tight schedule.
Capability of working effectively within a team to achieve results.
Evidence of excellent organisational and communication skills.
High levels of initiative are encouraged.
Previous laboratory experience and practices are desired (if relevant).
Research experience in molecular biology, molecular microbiology or cell biology is essential.
Knowledge of culture-independent microbiome analysis methods is highly desirable.
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