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Date of Advertising: 16/10/2024
Research Assistant Position
School of Food Science and Environmental Health, Technological University Dublin (City Campus)
Job Description
The School is seeking to appoint a Research Assistant for a fixed full term (3 months) specified purpose basis. The post holder will carry out Safefood project “Allergen survey across ROI -Phase 1”. The role will include assisting in the planning and delivery of research activity within a specified area so that the overall research objectives.
Main Activities/Responsibilities:
- Undertake basic research activities that include extensive fieldwork as well as some critical evaluation and interpretation, computer-based data analysis and evaluation in consultation with the supervisor.
- Conduct fieldwork across ROI to assess compliance to legislation for allergen labelling and information provision of the food catering and hospitality businesses using the mystery shopper methodology.
- Present progress reports on research to members of the research group or to external audiences to disseminate and publicize research findings.
- Write up results of own work and contribute to the production of research reports and publications
- Carry out routine administrative duties as requested, e.g. arranging research group meetings
- Carry out any other duties designated by a grant holder and which fall within the general ambit of the post.
- Ability to work part-time, driving license holder.
Person Specification
The ideal candidate will demonstrate the appropriate mix of knowledge, experience, skills, talent and abilities as outlined below:
Knowledge
- An undergraduate BSc (Hons) (NFQ level 8) in Environmental Health or Food Science or equivalent award by an approved degree-awarding authority (essential).
- Any post-graduate or recently submitted PhD students with Food and Environmental Health background (desirable).
Experience
- The successful candidate should have appropriate report writing skills, basic statistics and possess computer literacy (Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint) (essential).
- 3 months’ experience in social science or consumer research (e.g., as part of a project), survey to assess legislation compliance - in any discipline (essential).
- 1 year experience in food business audits or social science (desirable).
Research and Associated activities:
- Some practical experience of applying specialist skills and techniques required in relation to the fieldwork (essential).
- A basic understanding of specialist knowledge in the discipline (food allergens labelling) and of research methods and techniques to work within own area (surveys) (essential).
- Excellent communication skills (essential).
- Experience with consumer behaviour methods and interpretation of the results (desirable).
- Experience in the mystery shopper methodology (desirable).
Other Skills/Knowledge:
- Ability to contribute to method improvement where required. Pilot the methodology to refine it when necessary (essential).
Presentation:
- Ability to interact with research colleagues and support staff (essential).
- Ability to analyse and communicate effectively (essential).
Special Factors and Other Requirements:
- Driving license and residency in ROI (essential).
Salary
The successful candidate will be appointed at Point (01) of the Research Assistant salary scale i.e. € 31,962 gross per annum. (Position is for 3 months Full Time)
Interested candidates should send a current CV to uma.tiwari@tudublin.ie by 5pm 30th Oct 2024 and interviews will take place 1st week of Nov 2024.