Job Title: Research Assistant

Reporting To: Head of Data Science Centre/ Head of School of Population Health

Location: Beaux Lane House

Department: School of Population Health

Contract type/duration: Half-time, Two years initially

Closing Date for Applications: Feb 12th 2023

1.1 Objective of this post: 

The School of Population Health is a new school at RCSI, but one that builds on an impressive tradition of impactful science, research and scholarship. The School integrates diverse scientific disciplines, including epidemiology, statistics, intervention and implementation health systems research, health services research, health psychology, health policy and health economics. This multidisciplinary approach supports the development of multifaceted solutions necessary to address the complex nature of population health challenges.

Established in 2016, the RCSI Data Science Centre (DSC) seeks to improve human health and quality of life by applying a rigorous and innovative approach to the design, analysis and reporting of health research studies. DSC staff have expertise in biostatistics, bioinformatics, epidemiology, research methodology and data management. We collaborate with RCSI researchers, departments and faculties on high-impact substantive research projects. The DSC provides training and teaching in all areas of research methodology, support in all phases of the development and conduct and publication of research. We are looking for an individual with experience in research to support our ongoing research activities. 

The principal aim of this post is to support the DSC and School activities, particularly in the areas of supporting research, teaching and training in research, developing resources and administrative supports. The post requires someone to work in an environment that demands considerable resourcefulness and flexibility, who demonstrates initiative, openness and resilience.

Informal enquiries can be made through Human Resources Department email: amandamurphy@rcsi.ie Please not we do not accept CV’s directly. All applications for this post must be made through the careers webpage www.rcsi/careers. We can arrange for relevant queries on the academic aspects of the role to be addressed by hiring manager.

Job description: JD -School PopHealth RA