Clinical Research Fellow - INFANT Research Centre

Further Vacancy Details Clinical Research Fellow - INFANT Research Centre 10 Months, Fixed Term, Whole-time Post INFANT Research Centre is now accepting applications for a Clinical Research Fellow to work on the Acumen trial which is about to start recruitment at Cork University Maternity Hospital. The Acumen trial is a multi-centre phase I dose Escalation and cohort expansion study of melatonin as an adjunct neuroprotectant agent for newborn infants with hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy (HIE) undergoing therapeutic hypothermia (HT) treatment. As this is the first-in-human Phase 1 multi-centre trial of melatonin in this population, the aim is to evaluate the safety and pharmacokinetics of IV melatonin in term neonates with HIE receiving therapeutic hypothermia to inform the optimal dose to be used in future efficacy studies. The Clinical Research Fellow will be involved in all aspects of the study, including recruitment, neurological assessment, administration of IMP, performing EEG, taking and processing samples for pharmacokinetics and biomarker analysis, completion of the ecrf, involved in out-patient follow-up and ancillary projects. A flexible approach to working will be required to accommodate the recruitment and monitoring of research participants in a neonatal intensive care unit.  The Clinical Research Fellow will also support other clinical studies at the INFANT Research Centre as required. Please note that Garda vetting and/or an international police clearance check may form part of the selection process. Project Title: Acumen Post Duration: (10) Months Whole-Time Post For an information package including full details of the post, selection criteria and application process see https://ore.ucc.ie/ The University, at its discretion, may undertake to make an additional appointment(s) from this competition following the conclusion of the process. Informal enquiries can be made in confidence to Professor Brian Walsh, INFANT Research Centre. Email: brianhenry.walsh@ucc.ie For further information on the Department INFANT – A research centre focused entirely on pregnancy, birth and early childhood University College Cork is committed to being a fully inclusive global university which actively recruits, supports and retains colleagues from all sectors of society. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) are core values under our UCC Strategic Plan 2023-2028. UCC holds a Silver Athena SWAN award  in recognition of our commitment to advancing equality in higher education. We value diversity as well as celebrate, support and thrive on the contributions of all our employees and the communities they represent.  We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from everybody, regardless of age, care-giving status, disability, ethnicity, gender and/or gender identity or expression status, nationality, marital status/civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion/creed, and/or sexual orientation. We are committed to supporting all staff through flexible working schemes, family-friendly policies, training and development, and staff networks. We value the enrichment that comes from a diverse community and seek to promote equality, prevent discrimination and protect the human rights of each individual in line with equality legislation. We encourage applicants to consult our Dignity and Respect Policy and learn more about our EDI related initiatives. Appointment may be made on the IUA Salary Scale: €66,548 - €72,514 p.a. Salary placement on appointment will be in accordance with public sector pay policy. We encourage you to reach out to us directly should you require assistance or reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process. Please note interviews will be conducted either online via Microsoft Teams or in person in the first instance. Candidates may also be required to attend interviews in person if an interview takes place online. Candidates will be notified as appropriate . Applications must be submitted online via the University College Cork vacancy portal https://ore.ucc.ie/ Queries relating to the online application process should be referred to recruitment@ucc.ie quoting the job-title. Candidates should apply, in confidence, before 12 noon (Irish Local Time) on Friday April 17th, 2026 No late applications will be accepted. UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CORK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER Please note that an appointment to posts advertised will be dependent on University approval, together with the terms of the employment control framework for the higher education sector Contact Person : Professor Brian Walsh Contact Email : brianhenry.walsh@ucc.ie Job ID : 095673 Contact Number : Close Date : 17-Apr-2026 12:00 Click on the link(s) below to view documents Filesize Notes Guide for UCC Applicants 926 Guide For External Applicants 741.4 Canidate Brief 2808.7 Apply for Job Return to Search