Research Assistant in Physical Activity for Health (UL MedEx)

A bachelor's degree (level 8 NFQ) or master's degree (level 9NFQ) in physical activity, sport or exercise science or a related discipline.

The successful applicant will be expected to:

• Collaborate with Professor Catherine Woods, Ms. Sinead Kelly and the ULMedX team to conduct a specified programme of research. This will entail using both quantitative and qualitative research methods, stakeholder engagement, project administration among other duties.
• Carry out administrative work to support ULMedX, and any additional duties as may reasonably be required, within the general scope and level of the post.
• Liaise with internal and external project stakeholders, including Limerick Sports Partnership, the Health Services Executive and the Limerick Hospitals group.
• Organise student training, specifically the "inter-professional education" and "practice-experiences" of undergraduate and postgraduate students contributing to ULMedX.
• Contribute to the research performance of the ULMedX by presenting results of the research at different national fora.
• Perform duties collaboratively and individually.
• Assist in identifying future research priorities and target funding initiatives that align with the goals of ULMedX.
• Engage in appropriate training and professional development opportunities as required by the supervisory team and/or Faculty to develop research skills and competencies.
• Participate in the wider research and scholarly activities of the research group, including under- and postgraduate supervision and capacity building.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the administrative aspects of the ULMedX research programme.
• Conduct research using a mixed methods approach as guided by the research team.
• Liaise with local, national, and international stakeholders.
• Publish research findings and present at conferences.
• Lead on the development of the ULMedX student experience.
• Identify future research priorities and funding opportunities.
• Engage in professional development and capacity building activities.

Job description

• Knowledge of, and adherence to, the University's Policies and procedures relevant to role.
• Knowledge of Research Ethics in the conduct of Human Experimentation.