Post-Doctoral Researcher, School of Public Health at the University College Cork

 36 Months, Fixed-term, Whole-time Post

Position summary

We are seeking a Post-Doctoral Researcher to co-ordinate and conduct research funded by the Health Research Board Research Leader Award. The Research Leader Award is a five-year programme of research led by Dr Sheena McHugh. The aim of the award is to examine the process and impact of tailoring implementation strategies to support the delivery of evidence-based interventions in healthcare and build capacity and collaborations in implementation science through training, networking and events.

This post offers an exciting opportunity to join a growing programme of research at the School of Public Health. Day-to-day activities include but are not limited to:

• Conducting literature reviews and synthesizing scientific content
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• Coordinating participant recruitment and data collection
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• Performing data analyses, interpreting results and presenting those data
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• Contributing to scientific manuscripts, reports, and presentations
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• Pursuing opportunities for knowledge exchange and dissemination to diverse audiences
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• Leading or assisting with the planning and execution of workshops, seminars, meetings, and webinars
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• Helping in the development of funding applications to address emergent research priorities

The successful candidate will join a team of multidisciplinary researchers. Experience engaging in collaborative research with stakeholder groups including health service users, health professionals and/or policy makers is essential. The appointee will be expected to support Research Assistants and other junior members of the team. The successful candidate will report directly to and work closely with the Principal Investigator, Dr Sheena McHugh.

The full-time post provides excellent opportunities for training and professional development. The successful candidate will interact regularly with expert collaborators and will have the opportunity to undertake training in advanced research methods. Additionally, the researcher will be encouraged to initiate and develop their own projects and will have the opportunity to travel to national scientific conferences to present research results.

Applicants should hold a PhD degree in health services research, health psychology, public health or a related social science discipline. Experience in implementation science, intervention development or evaluation is desirable. Experience conducting systematic reviews is also desirable. The successful candidate will be expected to carry out research using a variety of methods and so should be proficient in collecting and analysing qualitative and/or quantitative data.

Candidates must demonstrate strong organizational, planning, oral and written communication skills, scientific writing, and project management skills. The successful applicant must be a self-starter who is comfortable taking initiative and who can play a major role in completing several projects.

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Post Duration: 36 months

Salary:  €39,130 - €46,442 p.a. (IUA Salary Scale)

Project Title: Centre for Understanding Tailored Methods of Implementation involving Stakeholders, Evidence and skills Development (CUSTOMISED) for policy and practice

For an information package including further details of the post see https://ore.ucc.ie/.

Job ID: 051651. 

Informal enquiries can be made in confidence to Dr Sheena McHugh, Senior Lecturer, School of Public Health, Tel: + 353 (0) 21 420 5526 ; Email: [email protected].   

Applications must be submitted online via the University College Cork vacancy portal (https://ore.ucc.ie/). Queries relating to the online application process should be referred to [email protected], quoting the job-title and project name.

Candidates should apply, in confidence, before 12 noon (Irish Local Time) on Tuesday, 21 December 2021.

No late applications will be accepted.

Please note that an appointment to posts advertised will be dependent on University approval, together with the terms of the employment control framework for the higher education sector.

UCC is committed to creating and fully embracing an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated.  As a University we strive to create a workplace that reflects the diversity of our student population where people from a wide variety of backgrounds learn from one another, share ideas, and work collaboratively. UCC is committed to being an employer that recognises the value of diversity amongst its staff.  We encourage applicants to consult our policies at https://www.ucc.ie/en/edi/policies/ and initiatives at https://www.ucc.ie/en/edi/implementation/ and we welcome applications from everyone, including those who are underrepresented in the protected characteristics set out in our Equal Opportunities & Diversity Policy.

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