Research Assistant (Research Nurse or Allied Health Professional TILDA)

Job Title : Research Assistant (Research Nurse or Allied Health Professional TILDA) Pay Scale :

Trinity is Ireland's leading university and is ranked 75th in the world (QS World University Rankings 2026). Founded in 1592, the University is steeped in history with a reputation for excellence in education, research, and innovation, which has been inspiring generations of thinkers for over 400 years. Trinity's Current strategic place: Thrive: Trinity College Dublin's Strategic Plan 2025 - 2030

Post Summary:

The Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing (TILDA) is seeking Research Assistants from nursing and allied health backgrounds who wish to contribute to a well-established study with a strong reputation for producing high-quality, policy-relevant research on ageing. This role offers health professionals the opportunity to combine their existing clinical skills with hands-on experience in one of Ireland's largest and longest-running studies of ageing, while developing specialist research skills and retaining substantial face-to-face contact with older adults.

Hours Of Post: 39 hours per week

Contract: Specific Purpose Contract, Full Time

Salary: Appointment will be made on the relevant HSE Staff Nurse pay scale at a point in line with Government Pay Policy €38,166 to €54,956 per annum , appointment will be made no higher than point 5, €44,213

Closing Date:9th November2026 at 12:00 noon (Irish Standard time)

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