Post-doctoral Researcher in NOCA

RCSI - Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Ireland

Updated: about 2 months ago
Location: Dublin Bar, LEINSTER
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 01 Apr 2024

12 Mar 2024
Job Information
Organisation/Company

RCSI - Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
Department

Human Resources
Research Field

Other
Pharmacological sciences » Other
Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)
Country

Ireland
Application Deadline

1 Apr 2024 - 17:00 (Europe/Dublin)
Type of Contract

Temporary
Job Status

Full-time
Hours Per Week

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

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

No

Offer Description

Job Title:                                         Post-doctoral Researcher in NOCA

Location:                                         RCSI, St Stephens Green Dublin

Reporting to:                                 Head of Data Analysis and Research NOCA

Tenure:                                           3-year fixed term contract


Requirements
Research Field
Other
Education Level
PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Role and Responsibilities:

  • Conduct evidence syntheses of clinical areas of interest to NOCA
  • Carry out feasibility studies to help NOCA make informed decisions about new and existing clinical audits
  • Conduct in-depth research on clinical audit methodologies and data analysis techniques to improve healthcare practices and policies
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement research projects aimed at improving NOCA’s existing portfolio of audits and informing the prioritisation of new audits
  • Analyse and interpret complex healthcare data sets to identify trends, patterns, and areas for potential improvement within the Irish healthcare system
  • Contribute to the design and execution of research studies and clinical audits in collaboration with healthcare professionals and relevant stakeholders
  • Generate comprehensive reports, publications, and presentations based on research findings, ensuring that they adhere to the highest standards of academic and scientific integrity
  • Stay updated with the latest developments in the field of clinical audit, healthcare policy, and relevant regulatory guidelines to ensure that research activities align with current best practices.
  • Work with internal and external stakeholders on the prioritisation of research areas for NOCA
  • Work with the Head of Data Analytics and Research to deliver a Research Strategy for NOCA
  • Assist with writing annual reports, research papers, journal articles, trend papers as appropriate
  • Carry out any other reasonable duties as might be required to meet the needs of the NOCA.

Desirable Requirements/ Qualifications for the role:

  • Working knowledge of clinical audit and quality improvement methodologies
  • Experience of working in multidisciplinary teams
  • Experience in stakeholder engagement
  • Project and team leadership, coordination, and management skills 

Specific Requirements

Essential Requirements/Qualifications for the role:

  • PhD in population health sciences, epidemiology, biostatistics or related discipline
  • Demonstrable capacity for independent research, experience of research leadership
  • Strong track record of peer-reviewed publications in journals of high quality/impact
  • Excellent quantitative analysis skills in epidemiological modelling, advanced methodologies, epidemiology or related area
  • Experience in conducting qualitative research
  • Ability to work independently and efficiently
  • Excellent organisational, interpersonal, report writing and IT skills
  • Familiarity with the healthcare system in Ireland and a keen interest in improving clinical practices and patient outcomes through clinical audit and evidence-based research
  • Communication skills: proven ability to communicate complex ideas
  • Project management skills: ability to ensure that project plans are communicated and that all timelines are met
  • Self-starter with the ability to work effectively as part of a team; is cordial, tolerant and willing to help others; is cooperative and patient; shares work and information; establishes rapport, can influence and develop effective networks
  • Conscientious: has a pro-active approach to work, anticipating and resolving problems in advance; has keen attention to detail, from anticipating and addressing issues in advance to understanding requests and delivering quality work with minimal errors
  • Flexibility: can operate flexibly within a busy environment, can shift focus when required
  • Motivated: displays a ‘can-do’ attitude, be committed to the development of NOCA and demonstrates enthusiasm and passion for the role.

Languages
ENGLISH
Level
Good

Research Field
Other
Years of Research Experience
1 - 4

Additional Information
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
RCSI
Country
Ireland
State/Province
Dublin
City
Dublin
Street
St Stephens Green
Geofield


Where to apply
Website

https://my.corehr.com/pls/coreportal_rcsip/erq_jobspec_details_form.jobspec?p_i…

Contact
City

Dublin
Website

http://www.rcsi.ie/careers
Street

121/122 St. Stephen's Green
E-Mail

[email protected]

STATUS: EXPIRED

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