Research Assistant Admin. Cancer Research @UCC

Position Summary

The UCC Cancer Trials Group (UCC CTG) is looking for an enthusiastic Research Assistant - Admin to support the cancer trials team at Cork University Hospital – Cancer Trials Cork Unit. 

ABOUT UCC CTG:

The UCC CTG is a new HRB funded collaborative team which aims to bring together a dedicated team of cancer specialists and research staff across the south of Ireland. The UCC CTG is part of Cancer Research @UCC, a translational cancer research centre within the College of Medicine & Health at University College Cork. The UCC CTG group includes 3 cancer trials units at Cork University Hospital (CTC @CUH), University Hospital Waterford and Bons Secours Hospital Cork. 

For more information about the group, check our website: https://www.ucc.ie/en/cancer-research/ or our Twitter @UCCCancerTrials

 ABOUT Cancer Trials Cork @CUH unit:

Cancer Trials cork @CUH has been in operation for close to two decades, serving a geographically diverse population of 1.2 million in the South of Ireland. Our broad portfolio encompasses phase 1-3 therapeutic trials in haematologic/solid malignancies, radiation therapy and surgery: including academic collaborative trials via Cancer Trials Ireland, and industry trials, with a developing portfolio of investigator-initiated trials (IITs). 

The post holder will provide secretarial/administration support to the Cancer Trials Cork Unit team based in Cork University Hospital to fulfil additional, relevant tasks appropriate to the role and facility requirements.  The ideal candidate will be a fast learner, enthusiastic, meticulous and proactive.

This role requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills, computer literacy, organisation and an awareness of time management.

Project Title: Cancer Research @ UCC / Cancer Trials Cork Unit, Cork University Hospital

Post Duration: 12 months