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Ulysses Neuroscience is an exciting company that specialises in high quality translational research and drug discovery methods in rare neurodevelopmental, psychiatric, and neurodegenerative disorders, while also ensuring that patient-centricity is at the core of our work. We seek dedicated and self-motivated individuals with an interest in neuropharmacology who can complement our multi-disciplinary team.

Career Opportunities

Research Assistant/Senior Research Assistant

Position: Research Assistant/Senior Research Assistant
Location: Dublin
Contract: Full-time

Role Overview

Ulysses Neuroscience Ltd. is seeking a Research Assistant or Senior Research Assistant to join our Translational Medicine Department. This is a full-time, lab-based role working on biomarker discovery and validation projects utilising Infrared Multiplexed Western Blot, ECL-ELISA, Flow-ELISA, qPCR, and ICC/IHC in human patient biofluids (Plasma/CSF), rodent brain and plasma, and cell culture extracts. We’re looking for someone experienced, reliable, and passionate about hands-on work with biomarker analysis platforms.

We are a private Contract Research Organisation (CRO) based in Ireland providing clinical and preclinical research services to pharmaceutical companies in order to accelerate their drug discovery programmes in neuropsychiatric, neurodegenerative and rare neurological disorders. Our mission is to advance the understanding and treatment of brain disorders through translational neuroscience, bridging preclinical and clinical research while keeping patients’ needs at the centre.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Execution of daily routine molecular biology analyses (Western Blot, ELISA, PCR, ICC, IHC, etc.).
  • Data analysis, visualisation, and presentation of results.
  • Contribution to study reports, manuscripts, and conference presentations.
  • Active participation in cross-functional project teams within the CRO.

Requirements:

  • Legal status to live and work in the Republic of Ireland.
  • BSc or MSc in Neuroscience, Cell Biology, Pharmacology, or Life Sciences adjacent field.
  • Experience in the listed experimental techniques and motivation to learn new techniques (cell culture, new biomarker technologies, etc).
  • Ability to design, execute, and interpret experimental results with assistance.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with confidence in presenting data.
  • Team-oriented, proactive, and detail-focused.

Desired Experience:

  • Experience in Cell Culture platforms (Immortalised cell culture, rodent primary neuron, human iPSC).
  • Experience working with both human and rodent tissue/fluid samples.
  • Industry or CRO research experience.

What We Offer:

  • Modern labs and collaborative research culture.
  • Opportunities for training, conferences, and contributions to peer-reviewed publications.
  • A vibrant workplace within the Pioneer Life Sciences campus (Cherrywood, Dublin).
  • Career development, team-focused coaching, and mentoring.
  • An international, mission-driven team committed to advancing neuroscience.

How to Apply

Please send your CV, a cover letter (max 1 page), and  two referees to: [email protected]

Although we do not have any open positions at the moment, we are growing rapidly and continuously building for the future. We’re always eager to connect with driven, talented professionals who want to make an impact. If that sounds like you, send us your CV — we’d love to hear from you.