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Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for a full-time fixed-term position as a Postdoctoral Researcher with the School of Languages, Literatures and Cultures at the University of Galway.  

This position is funded by the Irish Research Council and is available from 15/01/2024 to contract end date of 14/01/2025. 

The successful candidate will be part of the team for Irish Research Council Laureate project VICO (Rural Villages, Migration, and Intercultural Communication), ID IRCLA/2022/3840. They will be involved in aa sociolinguistic study of migration in Ireland, with a specific focus on rural areas.  

Job Description: 

The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out ethnographic research in rural communities in Ireland, in close collaboration with the Principal Investigator (PI). The research will investigate the languages spoken by migrants/refugees living in rural areas, the availability of multilingual information and services to them, their strategies for language learning and the obstacles that they face in establishing a relationship with the community where they live. 

Duties:  

• Support in maintaining contact with local communities and civil society organisations, supporting the negotiation of collaborations and partnerships 

• Carry out semi-structured interviews with research participants; 

• Carry out ethnographic observations in relevant sites; 

• Transcription and coding of interviews; 

• Co-author publications resulting from the research (report, conference paper, journal article); 

• Collaborate in the organisation of a community outreach event. 

• Any other duties assigned commensurate to this level of post 

Qualifications/Skills required:  

Essential Requirements: 

• PhD in Linguistics or related area, especially in Applied Linguistics or Sociolinguistics (submitted before interview date) 

• Excellent writing and communication skills 

• Ability to work well both collaboratively and independently 

• Highly motivated, with excellent organisational skills 

• Experience working with migrant or refugee communities 

• Experience in qualitative research (especially ethnographic methods) 

Desirable Requirements:  

• Peer-reviewed publication record 

• Experience of community outreach and partnerships outside academia 

• English proficiency plus a degree of expertise in one or two additional languages (preferably including at least one of the following: Polish, French, Romanian, Lithuanian, Spanish, German, Russian, Portuguese, Chinese, Arabic, Ukrainian). 

Salary: Postdoctoral Researcher salary scale €42,033 - €54,153 per annum, (subject to the project’s funding limitations), and pro rata for shorter and/or part-time contracts.  

The default position for all new public sector appointments is the 1st point of the salary scale. This may be reviewed, and consideration afforded to appointment at a higher point on the payscale (subject to the project’s funding limitations), where evidence of prior years’ equivalent experience is accepted in determining placement on the scale above point 1, subject to the maximum of the scale.  

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Start date: Position is available from 15th January 2024 

Continuing Professional Development/Training: 

Researchers at University of Galway are encouraged to avail of a range of training and development opportunities designed to support their personal career development plans. University of Galway provides continuing professional development supports for all researchers seeking to build their own career pathways either within or beyond academia.  Researchers are encouraged to engage with our Researcher Development Centre (RDC) upon commencing employment - see HERE for further information. 

Further information on research and working at University of Galway is available on Research at University of Galway 

For information on moving to Ireland please see www.euraxess.ie  

Further information about the school is available at School of Languages, Literatures & Cultures - University of Galway 

Informal enquiries concerning the post may be made to Dr. Andrea Ciribuco (andrea.ciribuco@universityofgalway.ie)  

To Apply: 

Applications should include a covering letter outlining the applicant's suitability for the role, a CV, and the contact details of three referees. Applications should be sent as one pdf file via email to mooreinstitute@universityofgalway.ie 

Please put reference number University of Galway 222-23 in subject line of e-mail application. 

Closing date for receipt of applications is 5.00 pm (Irish Time) 5th October 2023 

Interviews are planned to be held online during the week of 16th October 2023 

We reserve the right to re-advertise or extend the closing date for this post. 

University of Galway is an equal opportunities employer. 

All positions are recruited in line with Open, Transparent, Merit (OTM) and Competency based recruitment  

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 Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for a full time fixed-term contract position as a Research Associate - Clinical Data Engineer within a thriving Academic Research Organisation.  The position may be extended with additional funding availability.  

The position is available immediately for one year (initially).    

Job Description: 

The successful candidate will join the Cardiovascular Research Centre for Advanced Imaging and Core Lab (CORRIB) which is a newly established centre of excellence for innovation, research, collaboration and education in Cardiovascular research in the National University of Ireland, Galway, Ireland in collaboration with several medical and biomedical institutions and centres at University of Galway Corrib Core Lab - University of Galway. 

The Clinical Data Engineer works under the direction of the Senior Clinical Data Engineer and the CORRIB Leadership team to support the unit for all programming requirements. The successful candidate will work across a study programme, supporting investigator-led and commercial-led clinical trials. 

In addition to programming and database development duties, the successful candidate may also contribute when required to the support of clinical trial data management activities.  In supporting the data management functions the successful candidate will work with clinical staff and unit management to establish data management-related workloads, timelines and priorities. 

Duties: 

• Collaborate with senior data engineers and internal operations staff to contribute to designing and reviewing software solutions for regulated environments. 

• Assist in designing and implementing databases for clinical trial activities, ensuring compliance with case report forms (electronic) specific to the trials. 

• Develop and program data listings and data programming specifications according to study requirements, ensuring the accuracy and quality of the data. 

• Create and program validated data sets, ensuring data integrity and adherence to regulatory guidelines. 

• Work on database solutions to address complex data management issues, leveraging best practices and industry standards. 

• Supports development of data flows to connect operational systems, including clinical research electronic data capture, image analysis and reporting systems pertaining to CORRIB clinical research needs, designing and implementing interfaces as required with internal and external systems. 

• Develop scripts to facilitate data export, import, and analysis, ensuring efficient data workflows within the regulated environment. 

• Design and implement automated solutions for data receipt, capture, and analysis within the CORRIB unit, streamlining data management processes. 

• Generate required reports from study databases, providing timely and accurate information to stakeholders. 

• Ensure adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to maintain data integrity, security, and compliance with regulatory requirements. 

• Ensure compliance with all applicable ICH-GCP/EU/IRL regulations governing clinical trials, thoroughly understanding the guidelines and implementing necessary measures. 

• Participate in audits within the department, providing support and assistance in compliance assessments and corrective actions. 

• Undertake additional data activities as assigned by senior members of the team, contributing to the overall success of data management in a regulated environment. 

Qualifications/Skills required:  

Essential Requirements:  

• A Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field. 

• At least 4 years of relevant industry experience (post primary degree). 

• Basic knowledge of Python and SQL is essential. 

• Understanding of REST APIs. 

• Familiarity with Django would be a plus. 

• Ability to solve complex problems in a regulated environment. 

• Strong attention to detail and an aptitude for logical thinking. 

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills. 

Desirable skills: 

• Knowledge of clinical research, associated processes, and regulations. 

• Experience in clinical data programming and associated concepts. 

• Understanding of the clinical software development life cycle. 

• Experience working in clinical trials.  

• Knowledge of medical terminology.  

• ICH Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training.  

Salary: Research Associate/Postdoctoral Researcher Pay scale €42,033 - €54,153 per annum, (subject to the project’s funding limitations), and pro rata for shorter and/or part-time contracts. Default position for all new public sector appointments is the 1st point of the salary scale. This may be reviewed, and consideration afforded to appointment at a higher point on the payscale, where evidence of prior years’ equivalent experience is accepted in determining placement on the scale above point 1, subject to the maximum of the scale. 

Start date: Position is available immediately.   

Continuing Professional Development/Training: 

Researchers at University of Galway are encouraged to avail of a range of training and development opportunities designed to support their personal career development plans. University of Galway provides continuing professional development supports for all researchers seeking to build their own career pathways either within or beyond academia.  Researchers are encouraged to engage with our Researcher Development Centre (RDC) upon commencing employment - see HERE for further information.     

Further information on research and working at University of Galway is available on Research & Innovation - University of Galway 

For information on moving to Ireland please see www.euraxess.ie  

Further information about our centre is available at Corrib Core Lab - University of Galway 

Further information about Corrib Core Lab is available in the attached brochure  ​ 

To Apply: 

Applications to include a covering letter, CV, and the contact details of three referees should be sent, via e-mail (in word or PDF only) to CorribCLABfinance@universityofgalway.ie 

Please put reference number University of Galway 223-23 in subject line of e-mail application. 

Closing date for receipt of applications is at 5.00 pm (Irish Time) 4th October 2023 

We reserve the right to re-advertise or extend the closing date for this post.  

University of Galway is an equal opportunities employer.  

All positions are recruited in line with Open, Transparent, Merit (OTM) and Competency based recruitment   

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Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the position of Research Fellow at the SFI Centre for Research in Medical Devices (CÚRAM) and Regenerative Medicine Institute (REMEDI), University of Galway, Ireland. The position is available immediately for a 44 month period at 0.6FTE. This position is funded through a recent Horizon Europe consortium grant.

Organisation: CÚRAM, SFI Research Centre for Medical Devices is a national, SFI funded, research centre that brings together researchers from University of Galway and other leading universities from Ireland. The prime objective for CÚRAM is to radically improve health outcomes for patients by developing innovative implantable ‘smart’ medical devices to treat major unmet medical needs. Implants will be designed and manufactured to respond to the body’s environment and to deliver therapeutic agents, such as drugs, exactly where needed. REMEDI was established in 2004 and is recognized as the leading stem cell research institute in Ireland to translate basic research findings to clinical applications.  REMEDI boasts a state-of-the-art research infrastructure including imaging, histology, flow cytometry, molecular biology, gene vector and mammalian cell culture core facilities which are coordinated by a team of fully trained technical support staff.

Website: https://www.universityofgalway.ie/curam/Ritter Group - University of Galway

Job Description:

Recently, Prof Thomas Ritter, Principal Investigator (PI) at CÚRAM, has been awarded an EU-funded grant of significant scale. The position will help the PI to manage this award as project lead.  The postholder will work with the PI to 1) implement and take responsibility for the project management of the programme ensuring all scientific reporting is carried out in accordance with EU guidelines, 2) liaise with the EU Project Officer, 3) contribute significantly to the scientific programme through identifying opportunities for scientific exploitation of the research outputs, 4) identify and apply for subsequent follow-on grant applications arising from the programmes.

Successful candidates will be highly motivated and have an excellent track record in a research field relevant to CÚRAM/REMEDI. A PhD qualification in a biomedical-related field is essential as well as previous research and project management experience (minimum 5 years). The successful candidates may be required to travel nationally and internationally.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Monitoring and reporting of project milestones and deliverables in accordance with EU deadlines
• Day-to-day management of the project and leading regular Consortium meetings
  • Implementing a strategy for the international dissemination of the programme’s outputs and engaging with stakeholders
  • Liaising and reporting to the EU Project Officer, which includes preparation of periodic scientific and financial reports, allocation and use of resources
  • Creating reports to adhere to deliverable and milestone deadlines
  • Any other duties assigned commensurate to this level of post

• Identify and apply for subsequent follow-on grant applications arising from the programme

Qualifications: Essential

• A PhD qualification in a biomedical field relevant to CÚRAM’s/REMEDI’s research focus
• A minimium of four to six years’ experience in similar research field.
• Evidence in successful management of large EU-consortium grants
• Evidence of involvement in writing successful grant applications to Irish and EU Funding agencies and in writing of scientific research papers and presentation of research results
• Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills
• Excellent report writing, presentation and IT skills.
• Flexibility and ability to work in a team environment.
• Experience supervising/mentoring university researchers
• Some national and international travel may be required.

Qualifications: Desirable

• Formal certification in Project Management
• Any relevant working experience in clinical research, laboratory research or a data management-related role will also be considered.
• An English language qualification (IELTS, Cambridge C1 Advanced, Cambridge C2 Advanced, TOEFL, iBT/TOEFL iBT Home Edition, Pearson PTE and Duilingo) if English is not the first language.
• Experience in EU project reporting, financial and resource management.

Salary: Research Fellow Pay scale €60,412 - €78,863 per annum, (subject to the project’s funding limitations), and pro rata for shorter and/or part-time contracts.  Default position for all new public sector appointments is the 1st point of the salary scale. This may be reviewed, and consideration afforded to appointment at a higher point on the payscale, where evidence of prior years’ equivalent experience is accepted in determining placement on the scale above point 1, subject to the maximum of the scale.

Start date: Immediately.

Continuing Professional Development/Training: 

Researchers at University of Galway are encouraged to avail of a range of training and development opportunities designed to support their personal career development plans. University of Galway provides continuing professional development supports for all researchers seeking to build their own career pathways either within or beyond academia.  Researchers are encouraged to engage with our Researcher Development Centre (RDC) upon commencing employment - see HERE for further information. 

Further information on research and working at University of Galway is available on Research at University of Galway

For information on moving to Ireland please see www.euraxess.ie

For informal enquiries about this post please contact us at thomas.ritter@universityofgalway.ie

To Apply:

Applications to include a covering letter, CV, and the contact details of three referees should be sent, via e-mail (in word or PDF only) to. thomas.ritter@universityofgalway.ie

Please put reference number University of Galway 211-23 in subject line of e-mail application.

Closing date for receipt of applications is 5.00 pm on 2^nd October 2023

All positions are recruited in line with Open, Transparent, Merit (OTM) and Competency based recruitment.

University of Galway, Galway is an equal opportunities employer

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Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for a full-time, fixed-term position as a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Galway. The successful candidate will be part of a team on a project entitled “Strategic Partnership in Marine Socio-Economics”. The project involves a collaboration between the Marine Institute and the University of Galway in the area of marine socio-economics research.  

This position is available from November 2023 and is of 2 year 9 month duration. 

Job Description: 

The successful candidate will work in a team under the supervision of Professors Stephen Hynes and Professor Cathal O’Donoghue, and in association with partners from the Marine Institute. The researcher will join the current SEMRU team in examining a range of issues pertaining to the Irish Ocean Economy, the efficiency and competitiveness of marine industries in Ireland and the socio-economic impact of Irish and European marine related policy changes. A key aspect of the position will involve assisting in the delivery of the Ireland Ocean Economy Report series and the compilation of data across both traditional and emerging ocean related industries, building on previous work and evolving in line with international best practice. The post holder will be expected to present their work in oral format, at international project meetings and symposia as well as in related marine stakeholder fora. The researcher will also assist in writing up project proposals with the aim of generating future research funding. They will also be expected to collaborate on the production of reports and publications in the peer reviewed scientific literature and popular press. 

Duties:  

• Undertake and prepare literature reviews to formulate a clear understanding of previous research related to output and competitiveness in marine related industries  

• Work with existing modelling infrastructure in SEMRU to assess impact of marine policy change. 

• Develop survey instrument to asses economic contribution of ocean related industries 

• Empirical data collection and analysis using appropriate quantitative techniques 

• Contribute to the writing of reports and research papers for publication in top-level outlets in the fields of marine economics 

• Actively participate in new funding opportunities, such as the development and writing of proposals 

• Liaise with stakeholders in the local, national and international ecosystem relating to scaling and strengthen those relationships  

• Attend national and international meetings and conferences  

• Support the hosting of events, seminars, and workshops related to the project and SEMRU 

• Support the social media and website activities related to the project and SEMRU 

• Contribute to the management and reporting requirements of the project.  

• Any other duties assigned commensurate to this level of post 

Essential Requirements: 

• PhD (completed or close to completion) in a relevant research area (e.g. shipping economics, environmental economics, marine economics, etc.)  

• Record of publication in relevant discipline 

• Evidence of excellent research skills, including of quantitative research approaches 

• Evidence of excellent communications skills 

• Be a motivated self-starter, as well as being focused and exacting in work ethic. 

Desirable Requirements:  

• Experience with advanced quantitative analysis techniques  

• Good record of participation in the academic community 

• Good knowledge exchange skills targeting non-academic audiences (industry-focused) 

• Experience with content creation for professional social media and websites  

Salary Scale: Salary: Postdoctoral Researcher salary scale €42,033 - €54,153 per annum, (subject to the project’s funding limitations), and pro rata for shorter and/or part-time contracts.  

The default position for all new public sector appointments is the 1st point of the salary scale. This may be reviewed, and consideration afforded to appointment at a higher point on the payscale (subject to the project’s funding limitations), where evidence of prior years’ equivalent experience is accepted in determining placement on the scale above point 1, subject to the maximum of the scale. 

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Start date: Position is available from mid November 2023 (flexible). 

Continuing Professional Development/Training: 

Researchers at University of Galway are encouraged to avail of a range of training and development opportunities designed to support their personal career development plans. University of Galway provides continuing professional development supports for all researchers seeking to build their own career pathways either within or beyond academia.  Researchers are encouraged to engage with our Researcher Development Centre (RDC) upon commencing employment - see HERE for further information.  

Further information on research and working at University of Galway is available on Research at University of Galway  

For information on moving to Ireland please see www.euraxess.ie   

Further information on the Socio-Economic Marine Research Unit can be found at https://www.universityofgalway.ie/semru/  

Informal enquiries concerning the post may be made to Professor Stephen Hynes (stephen.hynes@universityofgalway.ie) and Associate Professor Edel Dorothy (edel.doherty@universityofgalway.ie). 

To Apply: 

Applications to include a cover letter, CV (in Word or PDF only) and the contact details of three referees. Applications should be sent via e-mail to: stephen.hynes@universityofgalway.ie   

Please put reference number University of Galway 238-23 in subject line of the e-mail application. 

Closing date for receipt of applications is 5.00pm (Irish Time) 14th October 2023. 

Interviews are planned to be held in early November 2023. 

We reserve the right to re-advertise or extend the closing date for this post.  

University of Galway is an equal opportunities employer.  

All positions are recruited in line with Open, Transparent, Merit (OTM) and Competency based recruitment   

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for a part-time (0.5 FTE) fixed term two-year position as a Research Assistant at the School of Biological & Chemical Sciences, Ryan Institute, University of Galway, Ireland.

This position is funded through a services contract with the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications, and is available from 15^th December 2023 to 14^th December 2025.

The FORESIGHT project (https://fusion-research.eu/foresight.html#foresight) is funded by the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications to provide agriculture and land use modelling Services to Ireland’s Climate Action Modelling Group. The project is led by the FUSION research group in the University of Galway, in partnership with University of Limerick and FERS Ltd, and comprises internationally recognised experts in integrated agriculture, forestry and other land use (AFOLU) emissions modelling.

The main objectives of FORESIGHT are to:

• Provide timely and professional evidence on emissions trajectories from the AFOLU sector, transparently applying existing models.
• Advance the state-of-the-art in integrated AFOLU modelling through continued development of models like GOBLIN and CBM CFS3.
• Build world-class research capacity in AFOLU modelling, training a new generation of modelers and land use experts to guide future decisions on land use and climate action.

Job Description:

The successful candidate will work closely with the project PI to deliver reports as required by the services contract client, the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications. They will assist with the collation of project outputs, including documentation of model development, resource deployment, research outputs and dissemination – across University of Galway, ICHEC, University of Limerick & FERS Ltd partners

Duties:

• Support with client (DECC) engagement activities
• Coordination across the wider FORESIGHT team
• Assisting with specific research tasks
• Drafting progress reports
• Collation of research outputs and resource deployment 
• Outreach and communication of FORESIGHT outputs
• Any other duties assigned commensurate to this level of post

Qualifications/Skills required:

Essential Requirements:

• Minimum of Primary Degree (level 8) in relevant science or engineering discipline
• Experience applying life cycle assessment
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Experience with drafting technical reports

Desirable Requirements:

• Basic knowledge of project management
• Experience managing different stakeholders
• Experience with modelling land use emissions

• Prior research experience

Employment permit restrictions apply for this category of post

Salary: Research Assistant salary scale €29,275 - €39,158 per annum, (subject to the project’s funding limitations), pro rata for shorter and/or part-time contracts.

The default position for all new public sector appointments is the 1st point of the salary scale. This may be reviewed, and consideration afforded to appointment at a higher point on the payscale (subject to the project’s funding limitations), where evidence of prior years’ equivalent experience is accepted in determining placement on the scale above point 1, subject to the maximum of the scale.

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Start date: Position is available from 15th December 2023

Continuing Professional Development/Training:

Researchers at University of Galway are encouraged to avail of a range of training and development opportunities designed to support their personal career development plans. University of Galway provides continuing professional development supports for all researchers seeking to build their own career pathways either within or beyond academia.  Researchers are encouraged to engage with our Researcher Development Centre (RDC) upon commencing employment - see HERE for further information.

Further information on research and working at University of Galway is available on Research at University of Galway

For information on moving to Ireland please see www.euraxess.ie

Further information about FORESIGHT project and FUSION research group is available at https://fusion-research.eu/foresight.html#foresight

Informal enquiries concerning the post may be made to Professor David Styles: david.styles@universityofgalway.ie.

To Apply:

Applications to include a covering letter, CV, and the contact details of three referees should be sent, via e-mail (in word or PDF only) to David Styles: david.styles@universityofgalway.ie

Please put reference number University of Galway 248-23 in subject line of e-mail application.

Closing date for receipt of applications is 5.00 pm (Irish Time) 11^th October 2023.

We reserve the right to re-advertise or extend the closing date for this post.

University of Galway is an equal opportunities employer.

All positions are recruited in line with Open, Transparent, Merit (OTM) and Competency based recruitment

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for a full-time fixed term position as a Biostatistician/ Programmer with the Institute for Clinical Trials at the University of Galway, Ireland.  

This position is available immediately for a period of 5 years subject to probation. 

The University of Galway Institute for Clinical Trials will transform the clinical research landscape in Ireland by creating a comprehensive end-to-end programme that supports the development and delivery of clinical trials, from concept to implementation of findings. The Institute, which is led from the College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, will consolidate our resources, build on our clinical research expertise and improve the lives of patients and the health of our population, leveraging the academic strengths of the University and its healthcare partner Saolta University Healthcare Group. Additionally, the Institute will focus on developing sustained, mutually beneficial partnerships with industry and academic partners, positioning the West and Northwest as the medtech centre of Ireland. The cross-sectoral activities of the Institute for Clinical Trials will be nationally distinctive, will align with Ireland’s regional development strategies and will enhance economic competitiveness by attracting investment, jobs and talent, in addition to its core mission of improving the health of the population. https://www.universityofgalway.ie/instituteforclinicaltrials/ The Clinical Research Facility Galway, CORRIB Core Lab and other units are constituent members of the Institute, through which the successful candidate will deliver on a portfolio of research activities.  

Job Description: 

The successful candidate will be responsible for the statistical aspects of clinical trials, including contribution to study design, analysis, creating and validating analysis datasets, tables, listings and figures for statistical reports. The candidate will also be required to coordinate statistical efforts across multiple research projects. 

Main Duties:  

• Statistical aspects of projects, including experimental design, analysis and presentation of data, maintain consistent approaches within and across research projects, ensuring that all project-related work is carried out in accordance with SOPs and with international regulatory standards.  

• Coordinate the development of statistical analysis plans (SAP(s)), statistical programming, creation of table shells, the production of tables, listings, graphs and figures, data review and statistical analysis and/or review of those programmed by others to ensure the delivery of quality products.  

• Identify potential data problems from analytical queries and take initiative to guide the process of resolution 

• Statistical programming aspects of projects, including the execution and validation of high-quality analysis datasets, tables, listings and figures.  

• Liaise with data management team to perform data validation and cleaning of clinical database.  

• Review and implementation of study documents (i.e. Protocol / statistical analysis plan etc.). 

• Contribute to statistical sections of integrated reports, abstract and subsequent publications.  

• Close collaboration with investigators, sponsors, and other study leadership to ensure that high-quality deliverables adhere to study guidelines, are delivered on time, and study/project results and conclusions are presented accurately and without bias. 

• Other appropriate and relevant duties under the direction of the Principal Investigator 

• Any other duties assigned commensurate to this level of post  

Qualifications/Skills required:  

Essential Requirements: 

• MSc in biostatistics or a related field and 4 years full-time research/industry/academic experience. 

• Previous experience in applying statistical methods in biomedical research, pharmaceutical or CRO industry experience. 

• Evidence of strong numerate/programming background (using in statistical software such as SAS, R or Stata required). 

• Ability to work with complex data. 

• Excellent attention to detail (will be responsible for discovering data issues etc.) 

• Ability to work as part of a team and clearly communicate statistical issues and methods to both statisticians and non-statisticians. 

• Ability to work on own initiative. 

• Strong problem-solving skills. 

• Excellent oral and written communication skills. 

Desirable Requirements: 

• Analytic background. 

• Previous experience working in clinical trials, within academia or industry. 

• Experience in/knowledge of SDTM/ADaM/CDISC terminology. 

• Experience in/knowledge of clinical trial Protocols and Statistics Analysis Plans 

Salary: Research Associate/Postdoctoral Researcher salary scale €42,033 - €54,153 per annum, (subject to the project’s funding limitations), and pro rata for shorter and/or part-time contracts.  

The default position for all new public sector appointments is the 1st point of the salary scale. This may be reviewed, and consideration afforded to appointment at a higher point on the payscale (subject to the project’s funding limitations), where evidence of prior years’ equivalent experience is accepted in determining placement on the scale above point 1, subject to the maximum of the scale.  

(Research Salary Scales - University of Galway)  

Start date: Position is available immediately 

Continuing Professional Development/Training: 

Researchers at University of Galway are encouraged to avail of a range of training and development opportunities designed to support their personal career development plans. University of Galway provides continuing professional development supports for all researchers seeking to build their own career pathways either within or beyond academia.  Researchers are encouraged to engage with our Researcher Development Centre (RDC) upon commencing employment - see HERE for further information. 

Further information on research and working at University of Galway is available on Research at University of Galway 

For information on moving to Ireland please see www.euraxess.ie  

Further information about the Institute for Clinical Trials is available at https://www.universityofgalway.ie/instituteforclinicaltrials/  

Further information about the Clinical Research Facility Galway is available at https://www.universityofgalway.ie/hrb_crfg/   

Further information about the CORRIB Core Lab is available at https://www.universityofgalway.ie/corrib-corelab/  

Informal enquiries concerning the post may be made to Dr. Aideen O Doherty, Head of Programmes; Aideen.odoherty@universityofgalway.ie  

To Apply: 

Applications to include a covering letter, CV, and the contact details of three referees should be sent, via e-mail (in word or PDF only) to Gráinne MacNamara grainne.macnamara@universityofgalway.ie  

Please put reference number University of Galway 249-23 in subject line of e-mail application. 

Closing date for receipt of applications is 5.00 pm (Irish Time) 11th October 2023 

A Panel may be created for suitable opportunities in the future. 

We reserve the right to re-advertise or extend the closing date for this post. 

University of Galway is an equal opportunities employer. 

All positions are recruited in line with Open, Transparent, Merit (OTM) and Competency based recruitment 

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for a full-time fixed term position as a Research Associate with School of Nursing and Midwifery at the University of Galway, Ireland.  

This position is funded by University of Galway ENLIGHT Wound Innovation and Solutions Expert Network WISER and through CURAM (SFI Centre for Research in Medical Devices) and is available from 1st November 2023 to contract end date of 31st October 2024 (12 months). 

Job Description: 

This position will offer the successful candidate a unique opportunity to work with a European wide network to develop grant/funding applications to support the work of the WISER network dedicated to the advancement of research in the field of wound healing and tissue repair. The candidate will work on international research in wound related pain and wound odour. 

Duties: under the guidance of, and reporting directly to the WISER programme manager the candidate is expected to 

• establish WISER network wide communication strategies including organising meetings, recording notes and circulation of minutes and action items. 

• assist with creating promotional material and social media promotion of the wiser network. 

• make timely updates to social media when given content and corrections. 

• Maintain website with updates of activities. 

• Lead, co-ordinate, and manage wiser public engagement events. 

• Manage and co-ordinate the WISER network summit in 2024. 

• Become familiar with the guidance documents related to specified grant application including the application submission platform(s). 

• Write, edit, and research various sections of each grant application in collaboration with grant collaborators. 

• Ensure successful submission of grants by grant deadline. 

• Develop protocols for specific projects to include focus groups, interviews, and surveys. 

• Submit ethics applications for relevant projects. 

• Develop, administer, and analyse online surveys. 

• Any other duties assigned commensurate to this level of post. 

Research 

• Conduct a specified programme of research and scholarship under the supervision and direction of the Principal Investigator. 

• Plan, co-ordinate and implement research project (this may include managing a small research team/co-ordinating other researcher activity). 

• Keep up to date with research related methods and techniques developments in the specific research area. 

• To have knowledge and understanding of the policy, practices, and procedures, relevant to the role, this may include broader University/ sector/ external sponsor or funder (e.g., Commercial Awareness, Research Ethics, Knowledge Transfer, Patents, Intellectual Property Rights, Health and Safety, Equal Opportunities & Diversity). 

Research Administration 

• To complete the administrative work to support the programme of research. 

• To contribute to costing research grant proposals and assist in the financial management of a research project. 

• Know the legal requirements regarding data protection and confidentiality data protection requirements. 

Dissemination 

• Present on research progress and outcomes e.g., to bodies supervising research; conferences, steering groups; other team members, as agreed with the PI / project leader. 

• Engage in the dissemination of the results of the research with the support of and under the supervision of the Principal Investigator. 

• Contribute to the research project’s dissemination in whatever form - report, papers.  

Research Supervision and Teaching & Training 

• Engage in appropriate training and professional development opportunities as required by the Principal Investigator, the School or College, or the University.  

• Develop own career reputation and career development. 

• May participate in limited teaching hours for own development. 

• To interact closely with postgraduate research students who are studying for a Masters or a PhD and possibly have an agreed role in supporting these students in their day-to-day research in conjunction with an academic supervisor. 

Wider Activities 

• Engage in the wider research and scholarly activities of the research group, School, and college. 

• Deepen understanding of relevant issues in the higher education, research, funding, and political environment.  

• Gain experience in grant writing. 

Qualifications/Skills required:  

Essential Requirements: 

• An MSc in a health-related field and 4 years full-time research/industry experience  

• Grant writing experience as lead or co-applicant. 

• Excellent written and oral communication skills to include peer review publications, ideally as first or senior author. 

• Excellent proficiency in English language both verbal and written. 

• Evidence of ability to meet project requirements.  

• Must be able to work on their own initiative and take constructive feedback and correction when necessary. 

• Excellent skills in Agresso and financial reporting. 

• Excellent skills in Microsoft.  

• Evidence of project management which may include for example, event organisation, research project management or similar themes. 

• Evidence of engagement in national and international organisations – engagement is beyond membership of organisations. 

Desirable Requirements:  

• PhD in health-related research or near completion of such degree. 

• Strong track record in grant applications. 

• Experience working in clinical research. 

• Experience working with international research teams and collaborators.  

• Experience in public engagement.  

Salary: Postdoctoral Researcher salary scale €42,033 - €54,153 per annum, (subject to the project’s funding limitations), and pro rata for shorter and/or part-time contracts.   

The default position for all new public sector appointments is the 1st point of the salary scale. This may be reviewed, and consideration afforded to appointment at a higher point on the payscale (subject to the project’s funding limitations), where evidence of prior years’ equivalent experience is accepted in determining placement on the scale above point 1, subject to the maximum of the scale. 

Research Salary Scales - University of Galway).  

Start date: Position is available immediately 

Continuing Professional Development/Training: 

Researchers at University of Galway are encouraged to avail of a range of training and development opportunities designed to support their personal career development plans. University of Galway provides continuing professional development supports for all researchers seeking to build their own career pathways either within or beyond academia.  Researchers are encouraged to engage with our Researcher Development Centre (RDC) upon commencing employment - see HERE for further information. 

Further information on research and working at University of Galway is available on Research at University of Galway 

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Further information about the School of Nursing and Midwifery is available at School of Nursing & Midwifery - University of Galway. 

Informal enquiries concerning the post may be made to Professor Georgina Gethin (georgina.gethin@universityofgalway.ie )  

To Apply: 

Applications to include a covering letter, CV, and the contact details of three referees should be sent, via e-mail (in word or PDF only) to georgina.gethin@universityofgalway.ie   

Please put reference number University of Galway 247-23 in subject line of e-mail application. 

Closing date for receipt of applications is 5.00 pm (Irish Time) Friday, 13th October 2023. 

We reserve the right to re-advertise or extend the closing date for this post. 

University of Galway is an equal opportunities employer. 

All positions are recruited in line with Open, Transparent, Merit (OTM) and Competency based recruitment. 

Application(s) are invited from suitably qualified candidates for full-time funded PhD scholarship(s) starting in June, 2023 affiliated to the School of Medicine at the University of Galway.

University of Galway

Located in the vibrant cultural city of Galway in the west of Ireland, the University of Galway has a distinguished reputation for teaching and research excellence

For information on moving to Ireland please see www.euraxess.ie

The PhD project will focus on the development of a wearable device to measure blood pressure from a wireless implantable sensor for patients with hypertension. Hypertension is considered a major cause of death from cardiovascular disease. Accurate monitoring of blood pressure results in better control of blood pressure, which can significantly reduce the risk of death due to hypertension. The development of an accurate blood pressure sensor and a wearable reader device is required for reliable blood pressure measurement for clinical use. The PhD research will address the critical challenges of sensor linkage with the external wearable device, extension in detectable range, and miniaturisation of the reader device. This will require the development of an embedded system on a flexible PCB and sensor data processing algorithms to meet the design requirements of the wearable reader device.

Living allowance (Stipend): €18,500 per annum, [tax-exempt scholarship award]

University fees: €5,500 

Start date: June 2023

Academic Entry Requirements: Applicants should ideally possess a Masters degree or a BS(hon) or BE with relevant experience in Electronic/Computer Engineering or a closely related discipline with a strong background in analogue/digital electronics, RF front-end design, analogue/digital IC design, and microprocessor/FPGA-based embedded systems. Additional requirements include:

• Experience in Verilog/ VHDL, Python, and C coding.
• Knowledge/experience of integrated circuit design, simulation, and verification analysis and familiarity with related software (e.g., Cadence Virtuoso System Design, Cadence Analog (RF) etc.)
• Problem-solving, critical thinking and troubleshooting skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

To Apply for the Scholarship: The PhD position is supported by the Horizon RIA grant

Contact Name: Dr Riaz Rehman

Contact Email: riaz.rehman@universityofgalway.ie

Application Deadline: 03/05/2023and time 17:00 GMT

Application(s) are invited from suitably qualified candidates for full-time funded PhD scholarship(s) starting in June, 2023 affiliated to the School of Medicine at the University of Galway.

University of Galway

Located in the vibrant cultural city of Galway in the west of Ireland, the University of Galway has a distinguished reputation for teaching and research excellence

For information on moving to Ireland please see www.euraxess.ie

The PhD project will focus on the development of an implantable wireless blood pressure sensor for patients with hypertension. Hypertension is considered a major cause of death from cardiovascular disease. Accurate monitoring of blood pressure results in better control of blood pressure, which can significantly reduce the risk of death due to hypertension. The development of a blood pressure sensor that can provide reliable blood pressure measurement for clinical use is highly desirable for continuous monitoring of blood pressure in hypertension patients. The PhD research will address the critical challenges design and modelling of flexible wireless pressure sensors. These include flexible electrode fabrication on flexible substrate materials, chemical surface modification/activation to achieve robust integration of sensors, optimization of sensors for wireless linkage in tissue environments, and improvement of biocompatibility and biosafety of the sensors.

Living allowance (Stipend): €18,500 per annum, [tax-exempt scholarship award]

University fees: €5,500

Start date: June 2023

Academic Entry Requirements: Applicants should ideally possess a Master’s degree or a BSc(Hons) or BE with relevant experience in Electronic/Computer Engineering or a closely related discipline with a background in sensor design and characterisation. Additional requirements include:

• Experience in Python, and C coding.
• Experience in MATLAB, COMSOL, and AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of electrode fabrication and flexible substrate materials
• Problem-solving, critical thinking and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

To Apply for the Scholarship: The PhD position is supported by the Horizon RIA grant

Contact Name: Dr Riaz Rehman

Contact Email: riaz.rehman@universityofgalway.ie

Application Deadline: 03/05/2023and time 17:00 GMT

Application(s) are invited from suitably qualified candidates for full-time funded PhD scholarship(s) starting in December, 2023 affiliated to Civil Engineering at the University of Galway.

University of Galway

Located in the vibrant cultural city of Galway in the west of Ireland, the University of Galway has a distinguished reputation for teaching and research excellence

For information on moving to Ireland please see www.euraxess.ie

Detailed Project Description

This project (SAFEWASTE) will help support the use of animal waste, wastewater treatment sludge and other relevant wastes as organic fertilisers in agriculture by ensuring they are free of chemical and biological hazards, thereby protecting food safety and public health. The overall project is highly multidisciplinary and involves researchers from Teagasc, University of Galway, TU-Dublin and UCD. It will (1) deliver new data on the types, prevalence and concentrations of chemical and biological hazards in wastes intended for land spreading in Ireland (2) provide a novel risk-ranking approach to identify the waste-hazard combinations that should be prioritised to achieve maximum food safety/public health protection and validated methods to control these hazards (3) identify risk pathways, differences in policy and practice for controlling chemical hazards in wastewater treatment sludge, the effect of food processing on each hazard, the most appropriate land application method(s) to minimise the risk of food contamination and the impact of waste spreading on soil microbiota.

The PhD student recruited in this project will focus on the development, validation and application of methods for the analysis of veterinary drug and pesticide residues in various waste types to be spread on agricultural land. The student will be registered at the University of Galway and based in the Food Safety Department, at the Teagasc Food Research Centre in Dublin 15, Ireland.  The analytical chemistry laboratories are based in the Food Safety Department at Ashtown, Dublin 15, Ireland. The group consists of approximately 15 scientists made up of PhD students, research scientists and technologists. The laboratory is internationally recognized as a centre of excellence for the analysis of chemical contaminants in food and environmental samples. The laboratory participated on several EU and nationally funded research projects. The laboratory also fulfils a role of an Irish National Reference Laboratory for a range of substances including veterinary drugs and pesticides. All of these tests are accredited to ISO17025 and are validated to a high standard. The residues group has six laboratories equipped with state of the art instrumentation including seven LC-MS/MS systems and one ICP-MS. The laboratory also has a range of other equipment such as HPLC and GC systems.

Working closely with other PhD students within the SAFEWASTE project, the candidate will: (1) Identify target residues for research, (2) Develop and validation LC-MS/MS methods, (3) conduct a survey of chemical hazards in various agricultural wastes intended for land spreading in Ireland (4) investigate the effectiveness of strategies to reduce or eliminate chemical hazards in waste materials intended for land spreading (5) develop a decision support tool to identify an optimal means in which organic waste materials may be applied safely to land and within the regulatory limits (6) investigate the difference between regulatory requirements and current practice in controlling metal(oids), disinfectants, general biocides and other relevant chemical hazards in agricultural wastewater treatment sludge and other relevant wastes.

Living allowance (Stipend): €19334 per annum, [tax-exempt scholarship award]

University fees: €5666

Start date: 27 November, 2023

Academic Entry Requirements:

Applicants should have a good primary degree (First or Second Class Honours) or M.Sc. in an appropriate discipline (Chemistry or Biochemistry) The successful candidates should be highly self-motivated and be prepared for laboratory work and extended periods of field work with modern analytical equipment. Applicants whose first language is not English must show evidence of English proficiency. For details click here.

To Apply for the Scholarship: Submit an electronic copy of Curriculum Vitae and a letter of interest to Professor Mark Healy (mark.healy@universityofgalway.ie).

Contact Name: Professor Mark Healy

Contact Email: mark.healy@universityofgalway.ie

Application Deadline: 06/10/23and time 17:00 (Irish time 24hr format)

Primary Supervisor name (if applicable): Professor Mark Healy