Research Assistant in Health Science School of Psychology and Centre for Pain Research Ref. No. NUIG-111-15 Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for a 8 month part-time contract, 2,5 days per week fixed term position as a Research Assistant in Health Science with the School of Psychology and Centre for Pain Research at the National University of Ireland, Galway. This position is funded by the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) and is available from 1st October 2015 (or as soon as possible thereafter) to contract end date of May 2016. The successful candidate will work as part of a research team on the project titled: “Parent-child mutual interactions during pre-schoolers’ everyday pain experiences: a pilot study.” The project will provide more knowledge and inside on parental reactions to everyday pain experiences, which constitute the main pain experiences of pre-schoolers. In particular the feasibility of two different methodologies to observe parent- child interactions within their home environment will be investigated. Duties: Providing research support (e.g. conducting studies using quantitative and qualitative methods) Undertaking field data collection (e.g. conducting observations) and undertaking data analyses Participating in team meetings Contributing to and coordinating preparation of research reports for funders and other bodies Essential requirements: Degree in an applied Health Science discipline such as Psychology, Health Informatics, Public Health, Health Promotion, Biostatistics Experience of conducting clinically-focused research studies in children Ability to demonstrate strong research, analytical and writing skills, including accessing information quickly and strategically Excellent communication skills, in particular report writing Attention to detail and strong organisational skills Excellent interpersonal and networking skills Evidence of the ability to work independently and collaboratively within a small, dynamic team Desirable requirements: Post-graduate degree in applied Health Science discipline such as Psychology, Health Informatics, Public Health, Health Promotion, Biostatistics Knowledge and/or experience with paediatric pain research Experience in conducting observational studies Employment permit restrictions apply for this category of post Salary: €21,850 - €28,509 fixed per annum, pro-rata for part-time post Start date: Position is available from 1st October 2015 (or as soon as possible thereafter) 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 the Centre for Pain Research and School of Psychology is available at http://www.nuigalway.ie/centre_pain_research/ and http://www.nuigalway.ie/ourresearch/people/psychology/linecaes/ Informal enquiries concerning the post may be made to Dr Line Caes at line.caes@nuigalway.ie NB: Gárda clearance is a requirement for this post To Apply: Applications to include a covering letter, CV, and the contact details of three referees should be sent, via e-mail (in a single PDF only) to Dr Line Caes at line.caes@nuigalway.ie Please put reference number NUIG-111-15 in subject line of e-mail application. Closing date for receipt of applications is 5.00 pm on Monday 14th September 2015. National University of Ireland, Galway is an equal opportunities employer.