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Research Assistant - Quantum Algorithms Scientist Irish Centre for High-End Computing (ICHEC), Ref. No. University of Galway 015-24

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Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for a full-time specific purpose position as a Research Assistant - Quantum Algorithms Scientist with the Irish Centre for High End Computing (ICHEC) at the University of Galway, Ireland. The position is available immediately, with flexibility to partly work from home in Ireland at our Dublin or Galway office.

Irish Centre for High-End Computing (ICHEC)

ICHEC is Ireland’s national centre for High-Performance Computing (HPC) providing digital infrastructure capabilities and expertise through R&D engagements and skills development programmes to academia, industry and public sector organisations.

With a highly ambitious leading-edge Strategy for 2021-2025, ICHEC provides infrastructure services and expertise in HPC and data intelligence to develop efficient platforms, solutions and services based on technologies including AI, high performance data analytics, Earth Observation, quantum computing and cybersecurity across several sectors including environmental sciences, healthcare, agriculture, energy, financial services and ICT.

ICHEC works in close partnership with a number of national and international researchers, enterprises and public authorities for joint R&D, skills development, and provisioning HPC and data services to accelerate their digital transformation and green transition.

For more details reach out to our Centre Technical Manager, Dr. Venkatesh Kannan or visit  www.ichec.ie .

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The successful candidate will work on current or future projects as a part of the ICHEC Quantum Computing Activity which is one of the leading Quantum Computing Programmes in Ireland and Europe, working in close collaboration with national and international research groups and enterprise partners in quantum computing technologies and its application.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to:

• work in R&D projects focusing on quantum-enabled algorithms and software libraries;
• work in close collaboration with external partners from research organisations and industry;
• interact with other tasks and project partners to gather requirements, discuss design and implementation;
• contribute to developing learning material and tutorials for training courses;
• contribute to other quantum computing projects and skills development activities at ICHEC at national and European levels.
• Any other duties assigned commensurate to this level of post.

This is a role for a highly motivated problem-solver, with a creative and analytical mind to build new solutions that will have a global impact.

Qualifications/Skills required: 

Essential Requirements: 

• A Bachelors or Masters degree in a domain relevant to quantum information, quantum computing, quantum algorithms, or similar (including tutoring, teaching).
• Experience with quantum algorithms: QFT, HHL, VQE, QAOA, Quantum Monte Carlo, Quantum Random Walks, machine learning, graph analytics, etc.
• Experience in at least one quantum programming or software development toolkit/framework such as IBM Qiskit, Atos QLM, Intel-QS, Google Cirq, Xanadu Pennylane, or others.
• Experience in at least one of the following languages: Python, C, C++, Julia, or similar.

Desirable Requirements: 

• Experience with modelling and simulating physics-based systems, or quantum computer/simulator modelling or noise characterisation.
• Experience with classical machine learning – deep learning, reinforcement learning, etc.
• Knowledge of working on HPC systems, CI/CD pipeline and tools.
• Exposure to Agile/PRINCE2 project management frameworks.

Employment permit restrictions apply for this category of post

Salary : Research Assistant salary scale €30,025 - €39,908 per annum, (subject to the project’s funding limitations), and pro rata for shorter and/or part-time contracts.  

The default position for all new public sector appointments is the 1st point of the salary scale. This may be reviewed, and consideration afforded to appointment at a higher point on the payscale (subject to the project’s funding limitations), where evidence of prior years’ equivalent experience is accepted in determining placement on the scale above point 1, subject to the maximum of the scale.  

(Research Salary Scales - University of Galway)  

Start date : Position is available immediately. 

Continuing Professional Development/Training : 

Researchers at University of Galway are encouraged to avail of a range of training and development opportunities designed to support their personal career development plans. University of Galway provides continuing professional development supports for all researchers seeking to build their own career pathways either within or beyond academia.  Researchers are encouraged to engage with our Researcher Development Centre (RDC) upon commencing employment - see  HERE  for further information. 

Further information on research and working at University of Galway is available on  Research at University of Galway  

For information on moving to Ireland please see  www.euraxess.ie   

Further information about ICHEC is available at  www.ichec.ie

Informal enquiries concerning the post may be made to  [email protected]   

Application Instructions

Applications to include a 1-page motivation letter, CV ( max. 3 pages ), and the contact details of three referees should be sent, via e-mail ( in a single PDF only ) to  [email protected]  

Please put reference number  University of Galway 015-24  in subject line of e-mail application.

Closing date for receipt of applications is (Irish Time) Monday, February 12, 2024

We reserve the right to re-advertise or extend the closing date for this post. 

University of Galway is an equal opportunities employer. 

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Research Assistant, Cardiovascular Research, School of Medicine, (University of Galway 192-23)

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Research Assistant – Cardiovascular Research and Innovation (CVRI) Group 

School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, University of Galway 

Ref. No. University of Galway 192-23 

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for full time (1FTE), fixed term position as a Research Assistant with School of Medicine at the University of Galway. The position is available from 15 September 2023 to 15 November 2023 to support cardiovascular health-related clinical research studies. 

Job Description:  

This is a fixed term full time (1 FTE) position as a research assistant with the School of Medicine. The post is designed for clinical research and data management activities for cardiovascular health related clinical research studies. The research assistant post is available to support the portfolio of cardiovascular research studies under the leadership of Principal Investigator (PI) Professor Faisal Sharif, Consultant Cardiologist and Director of the Cardiovascular Research and Innovation (CVRI) Group, College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, University of Galway. 

The successful candidate (s) will be part of a multi-disciplinary team who engage with researchers and clinicians to support the portfolio of cardiovascular health- related clinical research activities. The research assistant(s) will work under the direction of the senior clinical research nurse but will have close interaction with the Director of the CVRI, Professor Faisal Sharif.  

Main Duties and Responsibilities:  

The post-holder(s) will:   

Assist the clinical research nursing team to conduct the research activities within the scope of the portfolio of cardiovascular research studies under the leadership of the PI. 

Coordinate and perform a variety of independent tasks and team activities involved in the collection, analysis, documentation, and some interpretation of information.    

Coordinate the development of forms, questionnaires, and the application of qualitative and quantitative research techniques.   

Present information on research progress and outcomes to others responsible for the research project.  The Research Assistant will make use of standard research techniques and methods.    

Conduct literature and database searches and interpret and present the findings of the literature searches as appropriate.   

Write up results from clinical research activity (e.g. as project report) for review by PI, including conclusions and recommendations.    

Undertake a variety of independent research activities including data entry (e.g upload data to a study Electronic Data Capture (EDC), resolve EDC queries), statistical and qualitative analysis and write-up of results. 

Search, review, and summarize relevant literature for publications and reports as required; Assist in the writing up of papers for publication and ensure timely completion of all research activities. 

Record minutes of research meetings as required and circulate them to collaborators in a timely manner. 

Assist with other reasonable, research-related tasks as requested by the PI. 

Any other duties assigned commensurate to this level of post 

Essential Requirements: 

Level 8 Degree in a science or health-related field   

Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills with attention to detail  

Capable of working collaboratively and effectively within a research team  

Evidence of capability of working independently and autonomously  

Excellent IT skills to include Word, Excel   

Highly motivated and passionate about developing high quality research.  

Desirable Requirements 

Experience of conducting quantitative research including producing literature review, data collection using questionnaires & scales, statistical data analysis, and writing-up to publication standard  

Experience in developing a search strategy, database searching & involvement in systematic reviews  

Proven track record of ability to meet deadlines, to initiate, plan, organise and deliver programmes of work  

Experience in conducting qualitative interviews  

Experience in qualitative analysis.  

Salary: Research Assistant  salary scale €29,275 - €39,158 per annum, (subject to the project’s funding limitations), and pro rata for shorter and/or part-time contracts.  

The default position for all new public sector appointments is the 1st point of the salary scale. This may be reviewed, and consideration afforded to appointment at a higher point on the payscale (subject to the project’s funding limitations), where evidence of prior years’ equivalent experience is accepted in determining placement on the scale above point 1, subject to the maximum of the scale.  

Research Salary Scales - University of Galway  

Continuing Professional Development/Training: 

Researchers at University of Galway are encouraged to avail of a range of training and development opportunities designed to support their personal career development plans.  

Further information on research and working at University of Galway is available on Research at University of Galway  

University of Galway provides continuing professional development supports for all researchers seeking to build their own career pathways either within or beyond academia. Researchers are encouraged to engage with our Researcher Development Centre (RDC) upon commencing employment - see Researcher Development Centre - University of Galway for further information.  

For information on moving to Ireland please see www.euraxess.ie  

Further information about School of Medicine is available at School of Medicine - University of Galway 

Applications to include a covering letter, CV, and the contact details of three referees should be sent, via e-mail (in word or PDF only) to Dr Haroon Zafar ([email protected])  

Please put reference number University of Galway 192-23 in subject line of e-mail application. 

Closing date for receipt of applications is 5.00pm on the 28th of August 2023. 

 We reserve the right to re-advertise or extend the closing date for this post.  

All positions are recruited in line with Open, Transparent, Merit (OTM) and Competency based recruitment 

University of Galway is an equal opportunities employer 

University of Galway provides continuing professional development supports for all researchers seeking to build their own career pathways either within or beyond academia. Researchers are encouraged to engage with our Researcher Development Centre (RDC) upon commencing employment - see Researcher Development Centre - University of Galway for further information.   

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Developing innovative research programmes that promote the understanding and treatment of today’s major diseases. The core objective of this priority is to serve the needs of patients through research, to provide a real and measurable return on investment, to enhance regional and national enterprise development and to contribute to society through education and scientific outreach. Researchers focus on some of the major medical challenges that face the world today including cardiovascular disease, cancer, orthopaedic disorders and neurodegenerative diseases.

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Galway takes centre stage on Ireland’s western seaboard. A spectacularly beautiful county, it is a medley of contrasts - the wildest and remotest of countryside teamed with one of Europe’s most vibrant and popular cities. Connemara is located to the west of Galway; whilst to the south, in the mouth of Galway Bay, are the Irish speaking Aran Islands where age old traditions are found along side modern living.

Cultural Galway

Galway is known as Ireland’s Cultural Heart (Croí Cultúrtha na hÉireann), attracting thousands to the many festivals throughout the year. A few of the big attractions include The Cúirt International Festival of Literature, the Galway Arts Festival, the Galway Races and the Oyster Festival.

Vibrant Galway

Even though it is one of the fastest growing cities in Europe, Galway has retained the friendly character and intimate feel that make it so popular. Galway is young at heart, with students making up 20% of the population here. Galway is the most international place in Ireland with 1 in 4 people born outside of the state.

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Galway is the location of choice in Europe for the medical device sector which now employs in excess of 25,000 people in over 250 companies in Ireland. Ireland is now home to 17 of the top 25 global MedTech companies and exports exceed €7.9 billion annually. Other industries include ICT, Tourism and Financial Services.

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