Research Assistant: PharmaCareers Project (Part-Time, Specified Purpose up to 29.02.2028)

Research Assistant: PharmaCareers Project (Part-Time, Specified Purpose up to 29.02.2028) Vacancy I.D.: 039546 - Research Assistant: PharmaCareers Project (Part-Time, Specified Purpose up to 29.02.2028) Contract: Part-Time (8 hours per week) Specified Purpose Contract up to 29.02.2028 Salary: The gross salary applicable to this post is €33,791 p.a. corresponding to point 1 of the IUA RA ( rate effective 01/02/2026 ) on a full-time basis. The salary for the successful candidate will calculated on a pro-rata basis reflecting the part-time nature of the position SETU are currently seeking a Part-Time Research Assistant for the Research Ireland COALESCE funded PharmaCareers project. The post is located in the Faculty of Business, Dept. of Management and Organisation in SETU (Waterford Campus)  Applicants should have knowledge of the academic research environment and have some practical experience of research methods (e.g. data collection, data analysis). The Research Assistant will work within an interdisciplinary team to organise qualitative interviews and focus groups with participants across Ireland. The PharmaCareers project will explore the enablers and barriers to sustainable long-term careers for women in the Pharmaceutical Industry. Focusing on a life course approach the research aims to build an understanding of career decision making, interactions with STEM programmes, social network mapping of skills & training programmes, and engagement with programmes for inclusivity and career support.  Findings will primarily be analysed through qualitative methods in the disciplines of organisation studies, feminist and gender studies, sociomaterial studies, labour market and political economy. The Research Assistant should be able to demonstrate knowledge of qualitative research methods, project management and organising data storage for retrieval and analysis. The Research Assistant will be required to work for 8 hours per week to support the research team with data collection, organising events, dissemination of research and project management. Application Process: Applications must be made through the online recruitment system on SETU’s Vacancies page. Applications will not be accepted by email, any other third-party website or in any other format. Please log onto SETU Vacancies for further details and to apply for this position. SETU is an equal opportunities employer. Garda Vetting may be required for particular posts. #SETU Opening Date : 24-Feb-2026 Vacancy ID : 039546 Close Date : 10-Mar-2026 12:00 Contact Email : researchrecruitment.wd@setu.ie Contact Number : Contact Person : Recruitment Team Click on the link(s) below to view documents Filesize External Applicant E-Recruit Guidelines - SETU 1 623.7 Internal Applicant E-Recruit Guidelines - SETU 1 639.4 Job Description 499.1 Return to Search Apply for Job