Postdoctoral Researcher - Building an Irish Healthcare Simulation Network, General Practice, School of Medicine (University of Galway 039-24)

5 Mar 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

University of Galway

Research Field

Psychological sciences » Psychology

Researcher Profile

Established Researcher (R3)

Country

Ireland

Application Deadline

19 Mar 2024 - 17:00 (Europe/London)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

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

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for a full time, fixed term (2 year) position as a Postdoctoral Researcher with the Irish Centre for Applied Patient Safety and Simulation and the Discipline of General Practice at the University of Galway, Ireland.  

 

This position is funded by the HSE National Simulation Office and is available from 1 May 2024 to contract end date of 30 April 2026 

 

Healthcare simulation is a modern method to train healthcare professionals. Simulation can be used to improve performance that results in improved patient outcomes and safer care. Although it is known that there are a wide range of healthcare simulation activities carried out Ireland, there is little oversight of what activities are being carried out or by whom. Therefore, there is a need to understand what healthcare simulation activities are being carried out in Ireland, identify how to support and foster simulation, and build a network of simulationists.  

 

Job Description: 

The successful candidate will support the data collection and analysis activities of the project. They will be primarily responsible for the day-to-day running of the project with support from the multidisciplinary research team 

 

Duties:  

• Use a survey methodology to develop an understanding of the healthcare simulation activities in Ireland. 
• Conduct interviews with subject matter experts to identify the barriers and enablers to the growth of healthcare simulation activities. 
• Support the development of a simulation community of practice and resources to support the growth of simulation in Ireland. 
• Any other duties assigned commensurate to this level of post. 

 

Qualifications/Skills required:  

Essential Requirements: 

• PhD in psychology or a related field. 
• Demonstrated experience in quantitative research methods. 
• Evidence of publishing research in peer reviewed publications. 
• Demonstratable knowledge of healthcare simulation. 
• Experience in conducting qualitative and quantitative research. 
• Experience in writing up research. 

 

Desirable Requirements:  

• Experience of conducting research with healthcare workers. 
• Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team. 
• Experience of working independently. 
• Good communication skills 

 

Salary: Postdoctoral Researcher salary scale €42,782 - €54,965 per annum, (subject to the project’s funding limitations), and pro rata for shorter and/or part-time contracts.  

 

The default position for all new public sector appointments is the 1st point of the salary scale. This may be reviewed, and consideration afforded to appointment at a higher point on the payscale (subject to the project’s funding limitations), where evidence of prior years’ equivalent experience is accepted in determining placement on the scale above point 1, subject to the maximum of the scale.  

 

(Research Salary Scales - University of Galway)  

 

Start date: Position is available from 1 April 2024 

 

Continuing Professional Development/Training: 

Researchers at University of Galway are encouraged to avail of a range of training and development opportunities designed to support their personal career development plans. University of Galway provides continuing professional development supports for all researchers seeking to build their own career pathways either within or beyond academia.  Researchers are encouraged to engage with our Researcher Development Centre (RDC) upon commencing employment - see HERE  for further information. 

 

Further information on research and working at University of Galway is available on Research at University of Galway  

 

For information on moving to Ireland please see www.euraxess.ie   

 

Further information about {school/centre} is available at https://www.universityofgalway.ie/icapss/  

Informal enquiries concerning the post may be made to Professor Paul O’Connor ([email protected] ) 

 

To Apply: 

Applications to include a covering letter, CV, and the contact details of three referees should be sent, via e-mail (in word or PDF only) to Professor Paul O’Connor ([email protected] ) 

 

Please put reference number University of Galway 039-24 in subject line of e-mail application. 

 

Closing date for receipt of applications is 5.00 pm (Irish Time) 19th March 2024 

 

We reserve the right to re-advertise or extend the closing date for this post. 

 

University of Galway is an equal opportunities employer. 

 

All positions are recruited in line with Open, Transparent, Merit (OTM) and Competency based recruitment 

Requirements

Research Field

Psychological sciences » Psychology

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Additional Information
Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

University of Galway

Country

Europe

Geofield

Where to apply

E-mail

[email protected]

Contact

State/Province

Ireland

City

Galway

Website

https://www.universityofgalway.ie/

Street

University Road

Postal Code

H91 TK33

E-Mail

[email protected]

STATUS: EXPIRED