Research Assistant, School of Agriculture & Food Science

The Nutritional Metabolomic Research Group led by Prof. Lorraine Brennan is seeking a Research Assistant to assist researchers across a number of funded research projects such as the Health Research Board (HRB) US-Ireland funded project `Food based biomarkers, diet quality and cardiometabolic health'. The successful candidate should have a background in human nutrition or related field and experience supporting the implementation of human nutrition intervention studies. The candidate should have experience and knowledge in assessing dietary intake.

The successful candidate should also have experience reviewing nutrition literature, writing scientific documents and good writing skills in general. They will also need to prepare reports and present results at project meetings. The candidate will need to able to work as part of a team but also independently. This position is an excellent opportunity to join a multidisciplinary research team. )

Appointment on the above range will be dependent on qualifications and experience

Closing date: 17:00hrs (local Irish time) on the 29th of March 2024.

Applications must be submitted by the closing date and time specified. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time of 17:00hrs (Local Irish Time) on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system. UCD are unable to accept late applications.

UCD do not require assistance from Recruitment Agencies. Any CV's submitted by Recruitment Agencies will be returned.