▷ Urgent Search 2 x Research Assistants

12 Months, Specific Purpose Full-Time Post Position Summary We are currently recruiting two Research Assistants to join our research team to develop innovative technologies for topical and transdermal drug delivery. The candidate will work with industrial partners to conduct a specified programme of research aimed at advancing the preclinical development of immunosuppressive therapeutic drug formulations for the management of skin conditions. The project seeks to address key challenges in drug delivery such as enhancing drug bioavailability, controlling drug release kinetics, and ensuring skin compatibility. The qualified individuals will be responsible for conducting the research activities and support preclinical development of both semi-solid and solid drug products for the management of skin conditions. The ideal candidate: We invite applications from highly motivated researchers in the field of pharmaceutical sciences who demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence and teamwork. The successful candidate will possess outstanding communication, planning, organisational, problem-solving, practical, and record-keeping skills. Applicants must hold a primary and/or postgraduate degree in Pharmacy or a related Pharmaceutical Science discipline and have proven experience in the formulation and evaluation of topical and transdermal drug products. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to innovative research within a dynamic and collaborative scientific environment. The team: We strive to provide a vibrant research community that values career development, teamwork, scientific excellence, creativity, ambition and discovery to support innovation, within a multi-cultural environment, in a research-based, globally oriented university, based in the heartland of Ireland's pharmaceutical industries. The candidate will be based in the School of Pharmacy, UCC and will be working in the lab group led by Dr Sonja Vucen and Prof Abina Crean. Overall, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to topical and transdermal drug delivery research and make a meaningful impact on the development of formulations with potential clinical significance in skin diseases. Project Title: Preclinical development of topical formulations for the treatment of skin conditions Post Duration: 12 Months, Full-Time Post Salary: €33,291 - €43,372 p.a. (IUA Salary Scale) For an information package including further details of the post see Informal enquiries can be made in confidence to Dr. Sonja Vucen, School of Pharmacy, Tel: + ; Email: Applications must be submitted online via the University College Cork vacancy portal Queries relating to the online application process should be referred to quoting the job-title and project name. Candidates should apply, in confidence, before 12 noon (Irish Local Time) on Friday 28th November 2025. Interviews will be held online the week after the closing date for application No late applications will be accepted. Please note that an appointment to posts advertised will be dependent on university approval, together with the terms of the employment control framework for the higher education sector. UCC is committed to creating and fully embracing an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated. As a university we strive to create a workplace that reflects the diversity of our student population where people from a wide variety of backgrounds learn from one another, share ideas, and work collaboratively. UCC is committed to being an employer that recognises the value of diversity amongst its staff. We encourage applicants to consult our policies at / and initiatives at / and we welcome applications from everyone, including those who are underrepresented in the protected characteristics set out in our Equal Opportunities & Diversity Policy. UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CORK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process, click the Apply button below to Login/Register.