Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for full-time or part-time fixed term position/s (up to 1 FTE) as a Research Assistant with HRB Clinical Research Facility Galway at the University of Galway, Ireland.

This position is funded by the European Union and is available from 08/06/26 to contract end date of 31/11/26.

Who We Are

The HRB Clinical Research Facility Galway (HRB CRFG) is a joint venture between Galway University Hospitals, Saolta University Health Care Group, and University of Galway. Established in 2008, we provide the infrastructure, expertise, and culture needed to support high-quality bioscience research and clinical trials.

We focus on translating research into regulatory-approved advances in patient care, supporting Phase 1 safety studies, Phase 2 efficacy trials, and Phase 3 multi-centre studies. Our experienced team works in collaboration with academic institutions, pharmaceutical companies, and research organizations nationally and internationally.

Description

The HRB Clinical Research Facility Galway currently has the following vacancies:

Research Assistant (Phase 1 Clinical Trial - Medical Cover) - 2 x up to 1.0 FTE posts

These positions have been created to provide dedicated medical coverage for participants enrolled in the COUNTERACT SIS-02 Phase 1 clinical trial - a first-in-human study evaluating the safety and tolerability of an inhaled small molecule anti-pathogen drug.

What We Offer

• First-in-human Phase 1 trial experience within a dedicated academic clinical research facility
• Comprehensive induction and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training
• Mentorship from experienced Principal Investigators and clinical researchers
• Opportunities for continuing medical education in clinical research methodology
• Access to research seminars, journal clubs, and academic meetings
• Potential contribution to academic outputs including presentations and publications
• Pro-rata annual leave entitlement in accordance with HSE leave policies
• Pensionable position under the relevant public service superannuation scheme

Salary: Research Assistant salary scale €33,791 to €43,872 per annum, (subject to the project’s funding limitations), and pro rata for shorter and/or part-time contracts.

Employment permit restrictions apply for this category of post.

NB: Gárda vetting is a requirement for this post (as appropriate to Child Protection Policy)

Closing date for receipt of applications is 17:00 (Irish Time) on 31st March 2026. It will not be possible to consider applications received after the closing date.

Interviews are planned to be held on 13/04/26.