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Job Posted: <span class="highlight" style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">15 Mar 2013</span><br>
Closing Date for Applications: <span class="highlight" style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">22 Mar 2013</span><br>
Department: <span class="highlight" style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">Business Information Systems / Health Information Systems Research Centre (HISRC)</span><br>
College: <span class="highlight" style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">Business & Law</span><br>
Contract Type: <span class="highlight" style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">Fixed Term Whole-Time</span><br>
Job Type: <span class="highlight" style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">Research</span><br>
Salary: <span class="highlight" style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">19,665 - 29,937</span><br>
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<p style="line-height: 14px; padding: 0px; margin: 10px 12px 8px;"><strong>Position Summary</strong></p>
<p style="line-height: 14px; padding: 0px; margin: 10px 12px 8px;">The Research Assistant will be employed for the purpose of supporting the administrative, organisational and research functions of the Supporting LIFE project. They will work under the direction
of the Principal Investigator or their nominee within the Supporting LIFE project team and will be located in the Health Information Systems Research Centre (HISRC).</p>
<p style="line-height: 14px; padding: 0px; margin: 10px 12px 8px;">Funded by the European Commission FP7 Framework Programme, Supporting LIFE brings together a consortium of European (University of Oxford, Lund University) and Malawian universities (Mzuzu University)
and non-governmental organisations (Ungweru, Luke International Norway) with diverse experience in health information systems, primary care, maternal and child health, epidemiology & public health, knowledge management and development education. It is a translational
research project which will be based in rural health clinics in Northern Malawi and focuses on using mobile phone based technology to improve the assessment and diagnosis of young children with infectious diseases.</p>
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<p style="line-height: 14px; padding: 0px; margin: 10px 12px 8px;"><strong>Key Duties and Responsibilities</strong></p>
<p style="line-height: 14px; padding: 0px; margin: 10px 12px 8px;">This title will apply to a person of appropriate qualifications e.g., BSc or an MSc, in Information Systems or related discipline employed on a contract for the purpose of assisting in the performance
of research in the University. A Research Assistant will usually work under the direction of one or more Principal Investigator’s/Senior Researchers within a dedicated computer laboratory or research office on one or more research projects.</p>
<p style="line-height: 14px; padding: 0px; margin: 10px 12px 8px;">To work under the direction of the Principal Investigator/Project Leader.</p>
<p style="line-height: 14px; padding: 0px; margin: 10px 12px 8px;">To provide assistance in conducting research activities, including planning, organising, and communicating research studies within the overall scope of a research project.</p>
<p style="line-height: 14px; padding: 0px; margin: 10px 12px 8px;">To coordinate and perform a variety of independent and team activities involved in the collection, analysis, documentation and some interpretation of information/results.</p>
<p style="line-height: 14px; padding: 0px; margin: 10px 12px 8px;">To undertake tasks which may include recording results and preparing technical reports including conclusions and recommendations. </p>
<p style="line-height: 14px; padding: 0px; margin: 10px 12px 8px;">To coordinate the development of forms, questionnaires and the application of qualitative and quantitative research techniques; write procedures manuals for data collection and coding. </p>
<p style="line-height: 14px; padding: 0px; margin: 10px 12px 8px;">To present information on research progress and outcomes to others responsible for the research project.</p>
<p style="line-height: 14px; padding: 0px; margin: 10px 12px 8px;">To provide guidance as required to any support staff and/or research students assisting with the research project, as agreed with the Principal Investigator/Grant holder.</p>
<p style="line-height: 14px; padding: 0px; margin: 10px 12px 8px;">Ideally to contribute to the publication of findings.</p>
<p style="line-height: 14px; padding: 0px; margin: 10px 12px 8px;">To confer with the Principal Investigator in developing plans for research projects and to discuss the interpretation of results and the preparation of manuscripts for publication. </p>
<p style="line-height: 14px; padding: 0px; margin: 10px 12px 8px;">To perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.</p>
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<p style="line-height: 14px; padding: 0px; margin: 10px 12px 8px;"><strong>Criteria</strong></p>
<p style="line-height: 14px; padding: 0px; margin: 10px 12px 8px;">We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic candidate with excellent knowledge of information systems and the ability to think creatively.</p>
<p style="line-height: 14px; padding: 0px; margin: 10px 12px 8px;">A minimum undergraduate degree (2.1 or above) in information systems, computer science, health informatics or other related subjects.</p>
<p style="line-height: 14px; padding: 0px; margin: 10px 12px 8px;">Post-graduate qualifications are desired.</p>
<p style="line-height: 14px; padding: 0px; margin: 10px 12px 8px;">Excellent report writing and presentation skills are essential.</p>
<p style="line-height: 14px; padding: 0px; margin: 10px 12px 8px;">Some research experience would be an advantage.</p>
<p style="line-height: 14px; padding: 0px; margin: 10px 12px 8px;">Excellent interpersonal skills.</p>
<p style="line-height: 14px; padding: 0px; margin: 10px 12px 8px;">Previous laboratory experience & practices are desired.</p>
<p style="line-height: 14px; padding: 0px; margin: 10px 12px 8px;">Ability to liaise with collaborators, funding agencies and internal and external departments and institutions.</p>
<p style="line-height: 14px; padding: 0px; margin: 10px 12px 8px;">Good analytical skills and computer skills.</p>
<p style="line-height: 14px; padding: 0px; margin: 10px 12px 8px;">An ability to work independently to a tight schedule.</p>
<p style="line-height: 14px; padding: 0px; margin: 10px 12px 8px;">Capability of working effectively within a team toachieve results.</p>
<p style="line-height: 14px; padding: 0px; margin: 10px 12px 8px;">Evidence of excellent organisational and communication skills.</p>
<p style="line-height: 14px; padding: 0px; margin: 10px 12px 8px;">High levels of initiative.</p>
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<p style="line-height: 14px; padding: 0px; margin: 10px 12px 8px;"><strong>For Informal Enquiries on the post candidates should contact:</strong></p>
<p style="line-height: 14px; padding: 0px; margin: 10px 12px 8px;">Dr. John O’Donoghue, Co-Director of the HealthInformation Systems Research Centre (HISRC), Email Address: <a href="mailto:john.odonoghue@ucc.ie" style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">john.odonoghue@ucc.ie</a>;
Telephone:021 4903835</p>
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<p style="line-height: 14px; padding: 0px; margin: 10px 12px 8px;"><strong>Duration:</strong> 4 Years</p>
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To Apply:</p>
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Please submit a short cover letter and C.V. by email only to Dr. John O’Donoghue, Co-Director, Health Information Systems Research Centre, E-Mail Address:<a href="mailto:john.odonoghue@ucc.ie" style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">john.odonoghue@ucc.ie</a>
on or before the closing date on Friday, 22nd March 2013.</p>
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Supplementary Information on the Research Centre is available at the following URL:<a href="http://hisrc.ucc.ie/" style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">http://hisrc.ucc.ie</a></p>
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