Research Associate / Nurse
HRB Clinical Research Facility
College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Ref. No. NUIG 098-15
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for a full time fixed term position as a
Research Associate/Nurse with the HRB Clinical Research Facility at the National University of
Ireland, Galway. The post is available immediately for an initial one year period.
The HRB Clinical Research Facility, Galway’s remit is to increase the amount of clinical research
currently happening in Ireland. Medical doctors and nurses will work with other scientists to
improve our understanding of a variety of diseases and to develop new tests and treatments to
help tackle these diseases. The Centre will provide patients with the latest advances in areas such
as cancer, obstetrics and gynaecology, diabetes, inflammatory diseases, Critical Illness, cystic
fibrosis and cardiovascular disease.
Job Description:
The successful candidate will be part of a multi-disciplinary team who engage with researchers and
clinicians to support clinical research activities within the CRFG.
The Research Associate/Nurse will work under the direction of the Research Nurse Coordinator of
the HRB Clinical Research Facility, Galway. Within the remit of this post, the successful individual
will have responsibility for a caseload of patients on clinical trials and research projects. The
individual will be expected to lead under direction of CRFG on areas such as individual research
projects, engage in nurse led research, audit and education, contribute to papers that arise from
the studies undertaken, and attend relevant national and international meetings. The Research
Associate/Nurse will support the ongoing development of the CRFG. As workload allows, the post
holder will also be expected to cross cover other areas of research within CRFG such as
cardiovascular research.
Qualifications:
Essential:
 Current registration with An Bord Altranais.
 Have a minimum of 3 years Clinical experience as a qualified Nurse.
 Candidates must have a proven track record of the research process and regulation
requirements for clinical research
Desirable:
 Experience of working in an Irish hospital is an advantage.
 An understanding of Research and the Research process
 Have an excellent working knowledge of GCP.
 Evidence of undertaking or participation in research projects
 Proven track record in Information Technology and data base management including
Electronic Case Report Form (eCRF) usage
Key Competencies
 Planning and Organising
 Patient/Customer Focus
 Communication and Interpersonal Skills
 Leadership
 Evidence of good IT computer skills including familiarity with the integrated Clinical
Information Systems utilised by various departments in the hospital
NB: Gárda vetting clearance is a requirement for this post.
Salary: €37,750 – €40,003 per annum
Start date: Position is available immediately for 12 months.
Further information on research and working at NUI Galway is available on Research at NUI
Galway
For information on moving to Ireland please see www.euraxess.ie
Further information about HRB Clinical Research Facility is available at www.crfg.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 grainne.macnamara@nuigalway.ie
Please put reference number NUIG 098-15 in subject line of e-mail application.
Closing date for receipt of applications is 5.00pm on Friday 18th September 2015
A panel may be formed for future posts.
National University of Ireland, Galway is an equal opportunities employer.