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Job Title: Research Assistant
Department: School of Population Health
Reporting to: Dr Eithne Sexton
Location: Beaux Lane House, Dublin 2
Contract/Duration: Full-time or part-time, specified purpose contact for 6 to 12 months (depending on FTE)
Remuneration: Aligned to the IUA Research Assistant scale up to a maximum of point 13 (subject to skills and experience)
Closing Date: Sunday, 2nd of March
RCSI is a community of academic, research and professional staff working collaboratively to lead the world to better health. We invite you to join us to help deliver on our exciting mission "To educate, nurture and discover for the benefit of human health".
Summary Of Post
The School of Population Health wishes to hire a Research Assistant to help with two ongoing research projects focused on the epidemiology of stroke in Ireland. The first project, "Stroke in Ireland to 2046: maximising knowledge translation of epidemiological modelling evidence" is funded under a HRB Knowledge Translation Award (KTA). The second project is part of the "Co-designing Life After Stroke Support Pathways (CLASP)" study, funded by a HRB Applied Partnership Award (APA).
Specifically, The Duties Of The Post Are
* Performing statistical analysis using software such as R or STATA.
* Preparing and cleaning quantitative datasets to ensure accuracy and consistency.
* Assisting with evidence synthesis, including data extraction, synthesis and presentation.
* Assisting with organisation and delivery of stakeholder workshops.
* Contributing to development of dissemination outputs, including a project website, conference presentations, authored peer-reviewed articles, etc.
* Co-ordination of own day-to-day work to support ongoing projects.
* Undertaking duties assigned by the lead researcher or their nominee in support of the projects.
Qualifications - (Essential)
* An MSc or equivalent in health services research or a related discipline.
Knowledge & Experience - (Essential)
* Excellent quantitative data analysis skills.
* Experience using statistical software such as R, STATA or SPSS.
* Evidence of the ability to work independently and efficiently, including excellent oral and written communication skills.
* Excellent organisational, interpersonal, report writing and IT skills.
Application Process
Please apply online through the RCSI careers portal on the closing date with your CV and cover letter. Informal Enquiries can be directed to Eithne Sexton, lecturer, School of Population Health.
Employee Benefits
* Minimum of 20 days annual leave, plus an additional 6.5 Privilege days
* Flexible/hybrid working options for colleagues across many roles
* 7% Employer pension contribution
* Onsite gym €10 per/mth incl. classes and PT sessions
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