Research Assistant - Cancer Research @UCC

Further Vacancy Details Research Assistant - Cancer Research @UCC (12) Months, Fixed Term. Full-time post. The UCC Cancer Trials Group (UCC CTG) is looking for an enthusiastic Research Assistant/Clinical Trials Associate to work in a growing data management team in the Cancer Trials Cork Unit at the Cork University Hospital. ABOUT UCC CTG: The UCC CTG is an HRB funded collaborative team which aims to bring together a dedicated team of cancer specialists and research staff across the south of Ireland. The UCC CTG is part of Cancer Research @UCC, a translational cancer research centre with the designation of UCC Futures Strategic Research Centre within the College of Medicine & Health at University College Cork. The UCC CTG group includes 3 cancer trials units at Cork University Hospital (Cancer Trials Cork @CUH), University Hospital Waterford and Bons Secours Hospital Cork).  For more information about the group, check our website: https://ucccancertrials.ie or our Twitter @UCCCancerTrials ABOUT Cancer Trials Cork @CUH unit: Cancer Trials Cork @CUH has been in operation for two decades, serving a geographically diverse population of 1.2 million in the South of Ireland. Our broad portfolio encompasses phase 1-3 therapeutic trials in haematologic /solid malignancies, radiation therapy and surgery: including academic collaborative trials via Cancer Trials Ireland, and industry trials and investigator-initiated trials (IITs). The post holder will contribute to the data management portfolio of studies taking place in the Cancer Trials Cork Unit at the Cork University Hospital. This role requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills, computer literacy, organisation and an awareness of time management. The Research Assistant/Clinical Trials Associate is required to manage data in the department of Cancer Trials Cork at CUH.  They are responsible for the creation, updating, maintenance and validation of clinical study databases, and for the provision of computerised reports of these data.  They will be a key member of the clinical project team and should be able to prioritise and work in line with project management decisions.  The responsibilities of the Research Assistant are to manage clinical trials through review, computerisation, cleaning and auditing of clinical data and databases in compliance with standard operating procedures and regulatory agency guidelines.  The role of Research Assistant is to ensure the data is accurate and consistent before it is passed on to the study team for analysis which will determine the outcome of the trial. Project title: Research Assistant-Clinical Trials Associate Duration: (12) months, full-time post Please note that Garda vetting and/or an international police clearance check will form part of the selection process. 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 Ali Noureldein, Cancer Trials Cork. Email: AliNoureldein@ucc.ie For further information on the Department: UCC Cancer Trials 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 Research Assistant IUA Salary Scale: €33,791 - €43,872 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 : Ali Noureldein Contact Email : AliNoureldein@ucc.ie Job ID : 095593 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 Candidate Brief 2792.7 Apply for Job Return to Search