Senior Post-Doctoral Researcher School of Nursing and Midwifery, College of Medicine and Health

University College Cork, Ireland

Updated: 29 days ago
Location: Cork, MUNSTER
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 21 Jun 2024

27 May 2024
Job Information
Organisation/Company

University College Cork
Department

HR Research
Research Field

Medical sciences » Other
Researcher Profile

Established Researcher (R3)
Country

Ireland
Application Deadline

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

Temporary
Job Status

Full-time
Hours Per Week

39
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

The Senior Post-doctoral researcher is required to work alongside an innovative team led by Professor Leahy-Warren in the School of Nursing and Midwifery on an exciting action research project. The aim of this project, funded by the Health Research Board, is to change practice and the environment to better support women to breastfeed. The research is multifaceted and will transcend the maternal journey as well as maternity and community services.  

Project Title: Maximise support for breastfeeding for sustainable population health and wellbeing: Integrated knowledge translation approach MaxSBF.

 


Requirements
Research Field
Medical sciences » Other
Education Level
PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

This is an advanced research training role, building on their prior experience as a Post-Doctoral Researcher in UCC or elsewhere, where you will conduct a specified programme of research and research training under the guidance of a Principal Investigator. The primary purpose of the role is to deliver research results and objectives, develop new or advanced research skills and competencies, the successful development of funding proposals and to interact in the supervision and mentorship of graduate students, in conjunction with an academic supervisor.

The Post-Doctoral/Senior Post-Doctoral phase has an expected duration up to a maximum of 6 years, subject to the term of the project, on a full-time or part-time basis.  Movement to the grade of Senior Post-Doctoral researcher in the University will be by competing for an advertised post. External appointments made directly to Senior Post-Doctoral research positions must have previous post-doctoral experience of at least 3 years.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

The primary focus of the Postdoctoral Researcher will be research however a particular emphasis during this stage should include;

  • To conduct and lead a specified programme of research under the supervision and direction of a Principal Investigator/Project Leader.
  • To secure competitive research funding for research proposals
  • To engage in appropriate and professional development opportunities as required by your Principal Investigator, School or College.
  • To assume a role in the design as well as the execution of research, contributing significantly to the development of research proposals and funding successes.
  • To actively participate in recruiting patients/clients/staff in relevant areas for trials, liaising with other professional groups and research staff to achieve this as required 
  • When appropriate, assist in the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to support the research project/area.
  •  To support the Principal Investigator and research group in the design and development of a research programme.
  • To engage in the dissemination of the results of the research, as directed by and with the support of and under the supervision of the Principal Investigator.
  • To engage in the wider research activities of the Research Group, School or College.
  • To interact closely with postgraduate research students who are studying for a Masters or a PhD and have an agreed role in supporting these students in their day to day research in conjunction with the supervisor or supervision team.
  • To conduct administrative and management work associated with the research project.
  • Participate in teaching programmes for patient/client/staff as required.
  • To carry out any additional duties as may reasonably be required within the general scope and level of the post.
  • To engage in costing research grant proposals and take on financial management of projects.

Specific Requirements
  • A PhD qualification.
  • IT skills.
  • Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Extensive competence and experience in a research area.
  • Supervisory skills.
  • Leadership potential.
  • Experience of applying for and securing funding.

Languages
ENGLISH

Research Field
Medical sciences » Other

Additional Information
Website for additional job details

https://ore.ucc.ie/

Work Location(s)
Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
University College Cork
Country
Ireland
Geofield


Where to apply
Website

https://ore.ucc.ie/

Contact
City

Cork
Website

http://www.ucc.ie/en/
Street

Western Road
E-Mail

[email protected]

STATUS: EXPIRED

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