Royal College of Surgeons

5 days ago


Dublin, Ireland Royal College of Surgeons (RCSI) Full time

Job Title: Research Assistant Department: Surgery Reporting to: Dr Jean McBryan Location: RCSI Education and Research Centre, Beaumont Hospital Contract/Duration: Specified Purpose contract for up to 16 months Remuneration: Up to €34,203 (Point 3 on the Irish Universities Association Research Assistant salary scale), subject to skills and experience Closing Date: Friday 10th January 2025 RCSI is a community of academic, research, clinical and professional staff working collaboratively to lead the world to better health. Here, you will thrive in an innovative and inclusive atmosphere and your personal development and wellbeing will be supported. We invite you to join us to help deliver on our exciting mission "To educate, nurture and discover for the benefit of human health". We seek candidates whose experience to date has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to the "Race Equality Action Plan 2021-2024" at RCSI. Our students come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds. This makes our university stronger and ensures we hire the best talent. Innovating for a Healthier Future 2023-2027 is RCSI's new five-year strategic plan. Through it, RCSI will enhance human health by meeting the health workforce needs of society, creating the insights and inventions that drive health improvements, and working in partnership with patients and the public in support of better health and well-being for all. The strategy unites the RCSI community in supporting the UN Sustainable Development Goals - with a particular focus on Goal 3, which targets good health and well-being. For each of the last six years, RCSI has been positioned in the Top 300 of universities worldwide in the Times Higher World University Rankings. We are proud that RCSI ranks fifth in the world for "Good Health and Well-being" in the Times Higher Education #SDG #SDG Impact Rankings 2024. This reflects our commitment to supporting people of all ages to live healthy lives and our work to promote the concepts of well-being and positive health. Our values of Respect, Collaboration, Scholarship and Innovation continue to unite and direct our purpose. 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. Summary of Post RCSI currently has a position available for a Research Assistant to work on a project funded by the Irish Cancer Society. The post will be carried out at the new research labs in the RCSI Education and Research Centre at Beaumont Hospital. The project will focus on breast cancer and understanding the molecular biology of cancer recurrence. The project builds on previous work from the research team (Madden et al., 2023; PMID: 36266450). Specifically, the project aim is to visualise cancer cells as they reawaken from dormancy. Using cell line models of Tamoxifen-induced dormancy, the Research Assistant will study the expression of proteins that can be used to distinguish dormant from reawakened cells. Patient blood samples will also be used to test the potential of translating a protein biomarker to clinical applications. The Research Assistant will be responsible for conducting a number of lab-based assays to investigate protein expression. The ideal candidate will have a background in biology, biochemistry or a related field with experience in molecular biology techniques and a passion for advancing cancer treatments. Specifically, the duties of the post are: To conduct the day to day management and delivery of the scientific work associated with the research grant Perform relevant molecular biology techniques such as PCR, western blot, ELISA and tissue culture. Support/training will be provided for these techniques where necessary. Collect and record experimental data Data processing, analysis and report writing Regular presentation of results at weekly lab meetings and at other meetings as necessary Support the preparation of scientific reports, grant review reports and manuscripts as required Attend project meetings and seminars as necessary Liaise with the Principal Investigator, colleagues, patients and stakeholders on matters relating to this and future projects Other such duties as may be assigned from time to time Qualifications - (Essential): A degree or MSc in a relevant biomedical science Knowledge & Experience - (Essential): Specific skills that would enhance suitability include: Competency working in a biomedical research laboratory Excellent attention to detail and record keeping skills Excellent written and oral communication skills Excellent organisational skills Ability to work successfully and engage positively with colleagues, collaborators and project stakeholders Conscientious and motivated Interest in pursuing a postgraduate qualification Experience in tissue or cell culture would be desirable but is not essential



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