Research Assistant APC Microbiome Ireland

Offer Description

The Research Assistant will work within the Walter Lab as part of the 'Microbe Restore' project, investigating the role of the gut microbiome in chronic diseases. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the wet lab tasks for this research, working alongside a multidisciplinary team of researchers. The focus of the research activities lies primarily in microbiology and immunology.

• To work under the direction of the Principal Investigator/Project Leader.
• To provide assistance in conducting research activities, including planning, organizing, conducting, and communicating research studies within the overall scope of a research project.
• To coordinate and perform a variety of independent and team activities involved in the collection, analysis, documentation and some interpretation of information/results.
• To undertake tasks which may include recording results and preparing technical reports including conclusions and recommendations. To coordinate the development of forms, questionnaires and the application of qualitative and quantitative research techniques; write procedures manuals for data collection and coding.
• To present information on research progress and outcomes to others responsible for the research project.
• To provide guidance as required to any support staff and/or research students assisting with the research project, as agreed with the Principal Investigator/Grant holder.
• Ideally to contribute to the publication of findings.
• To confer with the Principal Investigator in developing plans for research projects and to discuss the interpretation of results and the preparation of manuscripts for publication.
• To perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

• A graduate qualification in a field of discipline relevant to the area of investigation i.e. BSc or MSc.
• Some research experience is desirable.
• Good report writing and presentation skills.
• Previous laboratory experience and practices are desired.
• Good analytical skills and computer skills.
• An ability to work independently to a tight schedule.
• Capability of working effectively within a team to achieve results.
• Evidence of excellent organisational and communication skills.
• High levels of initiative are encouraged.