Job Title: Postdoctoral Researcher - Lung Cancer Screening
Department: General Practice, RCSI
Reporting to: Professor Patrick Redmond
Location: RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dublin
Contract/Duration: Up to 24 months (aligned with the grant duration)
Remuneration: €42,000 - €51,000 per annum, depending on experience
About PRiCAN
PRiCAN (Primary Care Research into Cancer) is a multidisciplinary research team aimed at enhancing early cancer detection, diagnosis, and outcomes in primary care settings.
About the Project
This position is funded by a grant for the project titled "Tailoring Lung Cancer Screening for Ireland: Using Existing Datasets to Generate Evidence-Based Recommendations for Health Policy."
The successful candidate will work closely with the project team, including collaborators from various institutions and disciplines, to achieve the project's objectives over the next 24 months.
Opportunities for Career Development
We are committed to supporting the long-term career progression of our team. Candidates will be encouraged and guided to apply for fellowships or other funding opportunities to extend their research, with the potential to secure up to four additional years of funding.
Summary of Post
The post-holder will contribute to the development of evidence-based recommendations for lung cancer screening in Ireland through the application of mixed methods research.
Duties of the Post:
* Research: Conduct high-quality, impactful research aligned with the project objectives, employing a mixed methods approach to integrate quantitative and qualitative data.
* Data Analysis: Conduct qualitative research (e.g., interviews, focus groups, thematic analysis) complemented by advanced statistical techniques to generate comprehensive insights for tailoring lung cancer screening strategies.
* Collaboration: Work closely with a multidisciplinary team of researchers, including experts in public health and health policy, to design, implement, and analyse mixed methods research.
* Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with key stakeholders-including policymakers, clinicians, and public and patient involvement (PPI) contributors to ensure research findings are translated into practice.
* Dissemination: Prepare progress reports, contribute to peer-reviewed publications, and present findings at conferences, highlighting the integration of mixed methods insights into policy recommendations.
Qualifications
A PhD in a relevant field (e.g., Public Health, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Health Economics).
Experience in conducting and publishing research in a related area.
Strong analytical skills and proficiency in data analysis tools.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Eligibility to work in Ireland is a requirement of this role