Research Assistant, UCD School of Medicine, Temporary 12 months

Applications are invited for a temporary post of a Research Assistant within UCD School of Medicine. 

Applications are invited for a 1-year full-time Research Assistant position to conduct a specified programme of research under the supervision and direction of Dr Dearbhaile Dooley at UCD School of Medicine and UCD Conway Institute of Biomolecular & Biomedical Research. 

Traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI) is a complex medical challenge which diminishes quality of life and leads to severe impairments, largely because the central nervous system has a limited capacity to replace lost neurons, repair damaged axons, or re-establish functional circuits. The pathophysiological mechanism associated with SCI involves a multi-step cascade of events; following the primary mechanical lesion, a secondary inflammatory reaction results in an influx of peripheral inflammatory cells as well as activation of resident microglia. Although recent experimental approaches have shown some beneficial effect in preclinical models, successful translation into clinical trials has been limited. Thus, further mechanistic insights of key biological questions relating to the inflammatory response, are required prior to clinical translation. By using both in vitro and in vivo techniques, the successful candidate will work together with a team of researchers to help identify and validate key factors involved in driving immune cell activation states after SCI. 

Salary Range: €32,962 - €35,062 Per Annum

Appointment on the above range will be dependent upon qualifications and experience. 

Closing date: 12:00 noon (local Irish time) on the 7th of May 2025.

Applications must be submitted by the closing date and time specified. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time of 12:00 noon (Local Irish Time) on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system. UCD are unable to accept late applications. 

UCD do not require assistance from Recruitment Agencies. Any CV's submitted by Recruitment Agencies will be returned. 

Prior to application, further information (including application procedure) should be obtained from the Work at UCD website: https://www.ucd.ie/workatucd/jobs/