Department: Public Health and Epidemiology
Reporting to: Prof. Debbi Stanistreet, Associate Professor of Public Health
Location: RCSI, St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2
Contract/Duration: Specified Purpose, full-time (36 Months)
Remuneration: Post-Doctoral Researcher Salary Scale – starting at Point 4 PD1 up to a maximum of PD1 Point 6 (49,671.00 -54,993.00 pa)
Closing Date: 30th January 2025
RCSI is a community of academic, research, clinical and professional staff working collaboratively to lead the world to better health. Here, you will thrive in an innovative and inclusive atmosphere and your personal development and wellbeing will be supported. We invite you to join us to help deliver on our exciting mission “To educate, nurture and discover for the benefit of human health”.
About Our Research
RCSI recognises that excellence in research is critical to the quality of its educational activities, its credibility, and, overall, to its mission to enhance human health. RCSI’s research strategy aims to build upon its strength in translational biomedical and clinical research to deliver transformational, high impact changes in health care.
Responsibilities of the Researcher:
We are seeking to recruit a post-doctoral researcher with excellent skills in mixed methods. The principal responsibilities of the post will be to work with the PI and the Co PI, to develop, review and synthesize the evidence surrounding effective air pollution mitigation strategies implemented across the globe, aimed at reducing the impact of air pollution on health. Additionally, the post will involve translation of evidence into plausible recommendations for Irish policy.
Specifically, the duties of the post are:
1. Creation of a search & review strategy to identify air pollution related policies and/or interventions implemented and reported worldwide
2. Synthesize and write up the review exploring the effectiveness of public health interventions on reducing the impact of air pollution on health
3. Translate outputs into policy recommendations
4. Map national and local air pollution mitigation and adaptation strategies and share findings with stakeholders
5. Work with stakeholders to review current policies against best evidence
6. Contribute to communications with partners and key stakeholders including preparation of reports and deliverables related to her/his responsibilities
7. Support the preparation for research team and steering group meetings
8. Contribute to writing high quality scientific papers
9. Represent the best interests of the SHCP and RCSI at all times
10. Perform such other duties as may be required.
Qualifications – (Essential):
* PhD level qualification in a related field (social science, public health, or relevant fields)
* First degree in a relevant field
Knowledge & Experience – (Essential):
* Experience with qualitative and review methodologies.
* Basic quantitative analysis skills
* Computer skills including use of all standard packages including Excel
* Scientific writing skills and experience, with track record of publications
* Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills
* Strong organizational and administrative skills with the ability to prioritize objectives and work to deadlines
* The ability to work on own initiative as well as in a team environment
* Flexibility to work irregular hours on occasion
* Ability to work in a multicultural environment
Knowledge & Experience – (Desirable):
* Experience in (or with) the health sector
* Previous experience with evidence synthesis and translational research
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 debbistanistreet@rcsi.ie. Please note we do not accept CVs directly.
Employee benefits
At RCSI, we help care for our people so they can focus on our mission to educate, nurture, and discover for the benefit of human health. We offer a wide range of benefits in areas including time away, finance, community, health, and well-being.
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