Post Doctoral Researcher (Level 1) Stress and Burnout in Healthcare Workers

Updated: 15 days ago
Location: Limerick, LEINSTER
Deadline: 17 Jun 2024

14 May 2024
Job Information
Organisation/Company

University of Limerick
Department

Psychology
Research Field

Psychological sciences
Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)
Country

Ireland
Application Deadline

17 Jun 2024 - 12:00 (Europe/Dublin)
Type of Contract

Temporary
Job Status

Other
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme
Reference Number

068488
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

With over 18,000 students and 2,000 members of staff, the University of Limerick (UL) is an energetic, research led and enterprising institution with a proud record in innovation and excellence in education, research and scholarship. The dynamic, entrepreneurial and pioneering values which drive UL’s mission and strategy ensure that we capitalise on local, national and international engagement and connectivity. We are renowned for providing an outstanding student experience and conducting leading-edge research. Our commitment is to make a difference by shaping the future through educating and empowering our students.

With the River Shannon as a unifying focal point, UL is situated on a superb riverside campus of over 130 hectares. Outstanding recreational, cultural and sporting facilities further enhance the campus’s exceptional learning and research environment.

 

Applications are invited for the following position:

Faculty of Education & Health Sciences

Department of Psychology

Post Doctoral Researcher (Level 1) Stress and Burnout in Healthcare Workers  – Specific Purpose Contract


 
Salary Scale: €43,908 - €50,302 p.a. pro rata (maximum starting salary €50,302 p.a. pro rata)

 

Further information for applicants and application material is available online from:

http://www.ul.ie/hrvacancies/

 

“This is a professional training and development role and the training and development relevant to this position will be completed within the period of the contract. Postdoctoral Researchers appointed will be expected to complete the Researcher Career Development Programme.” 

 


Requirements
Research Field
Psychological sciences » Psychology
Education Level
PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications
  • Project management for EU funded research.
  • Demonstrated experience of report writing for grant funders.
  • Experiences of recruitment of healthcare workers

Specific Requirements
  • A doctoral degree (level 10 NFQ) in Psychology or a relevant discipline. The candidate can be near completion, i.e. a few weeks off submitting, of the doctoral degree.
  • Excellent work and project management skills.
  • Demonstrated experience of quantitative and qualitative research using online methods.
  • Experiences of managing projects with multiple stakeholders.
  • Have an understanding of applying for ethics across multiple contexts.

Additional Information
Benefits

Benefits at the University of Limerick

Employees of the University of Limerick receive a variety of benefits including:

  • Supported professional development under the Researcher Development Programme and Staff Training Programmes.
  • Membership of the Public Sector Single Public Service Pension Scheme.
  • Membership of the Income Continuance Plan
  • The opportunity to join the University’s Additional Life Cover plan.
  • Coverage in the UL Sick Leave Scheme (available under “S” on the HR A-Z)
  • Flexible working practices such as the Shorter Working Year Scheme.
  • Preferential rates for health insurance .
  • Employee wellness is a priority and a number of initiatives take place each year for the benefit of UL employees, see more at Be Well at UL .
  • Preferential rates for access to the UL Arena swimming pool and fitness centre.
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Equal opportunities at the University of Limerick

The University of Limerick is an equal opportunities employer, is committed to selection on merit and to the developing and maintaining a positive working environment, in which all employees are treated with dignity & respect. In pursuit of this, it is the policy of the University to provide all employees with an environment, which is free from bullying, harassment or victimisation of any form.  You can read more about UL’s commitment to equality diversity and inclusion here.

 

Researcher Development

The University of Limerick Researcher Development Programme gives researchers an opportunity to develop and enhance the skills, knowledge and attributes necessary to complete their research and longer term career ambitions.


Selection process

The University of Limerick uses a three stage recruitment procedure: screening, shortlisting and interview. 

 

Screening: Initially applications for an advertised position are screened to determine if applicants have met the ‘Essential Criteria’ as outlined in the advertised job description.  Only candidates who meet the ‘Essential Criteria’ will progress beyond this stage.

 

Shortlisting: Depending on the number of applications remaining, it may not be possible to interview every candidate who has passed the screening process.  Therefore, at this stage the Selection Board for this position may review the applications which have passed screening and will select a final shortlist of candidates who in their view were most closely aligned to the post as advertised.

 

Interview: Once a shortlist has been finalised, all applicants will be notified of the status of their application.  The final shortlist of candidates will then be invited to interview.  We aim to provide at least one week’s notice to all candidates.  The interview process may take the format of a standard interview and may also include a presentation – if so, you will be provided with details of this in your invitation to interview letter.  Candidates may interview in person or also via video link – Microsoft Teams.


Website for additional job details

https://my.corehr.com/pls/esbsheulrecruit/erq_jobspec_details_form.jobspec?p_id…

Work Location(s)
Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
University of limerick
Country
Ireland
State/Province
Munster
City
Limerick
Postal Code
V94 T9PX
Geofield


Where to apply
Website

https://my.corehr.com/pls/esbsheulrecruit/erq_jobspec_details_form.jobspec?p_id…

Contact
State/Province

Limerick
City

Limerick
Website

http://www.ul.ie/hrvacancies/
Street

Limerick
Postal Code

V94 T9PX
E-Mail

[email protected]

STATUS: EXPIRED

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