UCD Post-doctoral Research Fellow Level 2,UCD,33 Months

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Institution: University College Dublin

Vacancy Category: Research

Salary From: €39 000.00

Salary To: €40 500.00

Contract Type: Temporary

Vacancy closing date: 14 Sep, 2021

Reference: 013605

Subject / Area: Other

Applications are invited for a Temporary post of a UCD Post-doctoral Research Fellow Level 2 within Public Health, Physiotherapy & Sports ScienceThe successful candidate will work on the HRB-funded Irish Comparative Outcomes Study of Cystic Fibrosis (ICOS) Part II - a follow-up of two existing cohorts of children with CF (CwCF) diagnosed through screening and clinical presentation to compare clinical outcomes and recruit further screen detected CwCF to allow comparative results to age 8-11 years, with results providing further timely, early feedback on policy and management. The research team includes Consultants in all 6 specialist centres treating children with CF and international partners in CF and health economics. This is an exciting time in the development of new treatments for CF and the research will encompass cost-effectiveness evaluation. The research will utilise both data collected by the National Cystic Fibrosis Registry and complementary additional clinical data required. The successful candidate will be involved primarily in the evaluation of comparative costs, using Markov modelling, but will also be involved in evaluation of comparative clinical outcomes with European comparator data. This is an advanced research focused role, building on your prior experience as a post-doctoral fellow, where you will conduct a specified programme of research supported by research training under the supervision and direction of a Principal Investigator. The primary purpose of the role is to develop new or advanced research skills and competences, on the processes of publication in peer-reviewed academic publications and scholarly dissemination, the development of funding proposals, and the supervision and mentorship of graduate students along with the opportunity to develop your skills in research led teaching. In addition to the Principal Duties and Responsibilities listed below, the successful candidate will also carry out the following duties specific to this project: * The post-doctoral researcher will contribute to fieldwork in six hospitals, working with the PhD studentThe post requires travel to hospitals for data collection* Will lead on the management of the Access database* Will work with the Cystic Fibrosis Registry of Ireland in data transfer* Will work with European Cystic Fibrosis Registry in data transfer* Will undertake comparative analysis of Irish and European data* Take the lead on evaluation of costs, including Markov modelling* Will be involved in all aspects of development of additional research and grant proposals in the area Salary: €39,000 - €40,500 per annumAppointment on the above range will be dependent on qualifications and experience Closing date: 17:00hrs (local Irish time) on 14th September 2021.Applications must be submitted by the closing date and time specified. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time of 17:00hrs (Local Irish Time) on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system. UCD are unable to accept late applications.UCD do not require assistance from Recruitment Agencies. Any CV's s

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