Postdoctoral Fellow at RCSI: The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) is seeking a qualified Postdoctoral Fellow to join the School of Population Health and Department of General Practice. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a multidisciplinary team focused on developing state-of-the-art population-based analytic data systems to support health research and clinical decision-making.
Summary Table:
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Post Date | 22-May-2024 |
| Close Date | 23-Jun-2024 |
| Title | Postdoctoral Fellow |
| Department | School of Population Health / Dept of General Practice, RCSI |
| Tenure | Specified Purposes Contract for up to 24 months |
| Salary | Appointable at Post-Doctoral Level 2b Scale |
| Location | St Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2 |
| Reporting to | Professor Kathleen Bennett / Professor Patrick Redmond |
| Start Date | June/July 2024 |
| Closing Date for Applications | 10th June 2024 |
Designation: Postdoctoral Fellow
Research Area: Health Informatics, Data Analytics, eHealth
Location: St Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2
Eligibility/Qualification:
- PhD in health informatics, computer science, statistics, data science, or a related discipline
- Significant experience in database management, particularly with health data or in a clinical setting
- Strong technical skills in SQL, NoSQL, data warehousing, and data integration tools
- Proven track record of managing data in compliance with GDPR and other data protection standards
- Experience working with health research ethics committees and understanding of ethical approval processes
- Strong analytical skills and proficiency in using statistical software (e.g., R, Stata)
- Excellent communication skills for interacting with diverse technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, research-oriented environment
- Project management skills
Job Description: The position involves collaborating with Centric Health to develop a population-based analytic data system for decision support, population monitoring, and comparative effectiveness research. Key duties include:
- Designing and developing database architecture
- Ensuring seamless integration and management of health data from various sources
- Developing analytical tools and reporting mechanisms
- Managing data privacy and security in compliance with GDPR
- Engaging with stakeholders to align database management strategies with project goals
- Providing technical support and troubleshooting
- Creating documentation and conducting training sessions for users
- Managing project timelines and deliverables
- Leading and co-authoring papers for peer-reviewed publications
- Disseminating research results at scientific meetings and through other channels
How to Apply: Interested candidates should apply online at RCSI Careers with their CV and Covering Letter by 5pm on the closing date. For informal enquiries, contact Rebecca O’Brien at rebeccaobrien@rcsi.ie. Please note that CVs are not accepted directly.
Last Date for Apply: 23 June 2024
Employee Benefits: RCSI offers a range of benefits to support your wellbeing and professional development, including:
- Minimum of 20 days annual leave plus 6.5 privilege days
- Flexible/hybrid working options
- Paid maternity leave, paternity/parental leave, and study leave
- 7% employer pension contribution
- Onsite gym membership at €10 per month
- Childcare support with a 20% discount at Giraffe
- Free eye test and annual flu vaccination
- TaxSaver commuter tickets and Bike to Work schemes
- Environmental initiatives through the Green Campus Initiative
- Competitively priced café and restaurant
- Equality, Diversity & Inclusion forums and network groups
- Employee assistance programme with Spectrum Life
- Learning and Development training programmes, including LinkedIn Learning
- Discounted services such as GP visits, dental care, staff parking, mobile tariffs, and more
- Sports and social club activities including yoga, Pilates, fitness classes, and social events
- Ticket draws for various events including rugby, theatre, and music concerts
