RCSI - Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
Organisation/Company: RCSI - Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
Department: Human Resources
Research Field: Sociology » Other
Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2)
Positions: Postdoc Positions
Country: Ireland
Application Deadline: 21 Feb 2025 - 23:45 (Europe/Dublin)
Type of Contract: Temporary
Job Status: Full-time
Hours Per Week: 39
Offer Description
Job Title: Postdoctoral Researcher
Department: School of Population Health
Contract/Duration: Up to 12 months (0.8 FTE)
Remuneration: IUA Post-doctoral Researcher Level 1 pt 1
Closing Date: Friday, 21st February 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.
Summary of Post
The postdoctoral researcher will join a collaborative, cross-institutional project aimed at advancing gender equality within Irish Higher Education Institutions. The project, titled "Implementing Gender-Informed Workload Allocation Models to Support Women in Academia," seeks to develop a national framework for equitable workload allocation.
As part of the interdisciplinary Cameron team, the postdoctoral researcher will collaborate with leading academics and professionals from partner institutions, contributing to transformative solutions that will have a lasting impact on the academic landscape in Ireland and beyond.
Responsibilities
* Conduct a rapid review of existing workload allocation models (WAMs) in Irish Higher Education Institutions, focusing on gender-informed frameworks.
* Coordinate and operationalise project activities such as preparing and disseminating recruitment materials.
* Facilitate participatory research methods, including World Café sessions, to collect data on women's experiences with WAMs.
* Develop visual representations and narrative summaries from the data collected.
* Collaborate with partner institutions to design and execute knowledge translation workshops.
* Draft manuscripts for peer-reviewed publication and contribute to the dissemination of findings through conferences and public events.
* Assist in developing a gender-informed WAM implementation framework, incorporating stakeholder feedback.
* Liaise with project stakeholders, including EDI offices, to ensure timely progress and alignment with strategic goals.
* Manage project-related communication, including maintaining an active project webpage.
* Support the ethical governance of the research and maintain accurate project documentation.
Qualifications – (Essential)
* A PhD in a relevant field, such as social sciences, gender studies, public policy, or higher education research.
* First degree in a relevant field, such as social sciences, gender studies, public policy, or higher education research.
Knowledge & Experience – (Essential)
* Strong communication skills, both written and oral, with the ability to present complex information clearly.
* Demonstrated experience with qualitative research methods, including participatory methodologies.
* Excellent organizational and project management skills.
* Proven ability to work collaboratively in interdisciplinary and multi-institutional teams.
* Strong track record of publications in peer-reviewed journals.
* Proficiency in participatory methodologies.
* Competence in creating knowledge translation outputs, such as visual representations or infographics.
* Experience with stakeholder engagement and facilitating workshops or group discussions.
* In-depth understanding of gender equality issues in academia or similar settings.
We encourage all candidates to apply, including those who may feel underqualified; we’d love to hear from you.
Application Process
Please apply online through the RCSI careers portal on the closing date with your CV and cover letter.
Employee Benefits
RCSI offers a wide range of benefits in areas including time away, finance, community, health, and well-being. Below are some additional benefits available to you as an RCSI employee:
* Minimum of 20 days annual leave, plus an additional 6.5 Privilege days.
* Flexible/hybrid working options for colleagues across many roles.
* Additional leave options including paid maternity leave, paternity/parental leave, study leave.
* 7% Employer pension contribution.
* Onsite gym €10 per/mth including classes and PT sessions.
* Childcare support 20% discount at Giraffe.
* Free eye test and annual flu vaccination.
* TaxSaver commuter tickets and Bike to Work schemes.
* A site sustainability team focusing on environmental initiatives.
* Competitively priced café and restaurant.
* Equality, Diversity & Inclusion forums, and network groups.
* Employee assistance programme with Spectrum Life.
* Learning and Development training programmes including LinkedIn Learning for career progression.
* Discounted services including GP visits, 10% off dental, staff parking, mobile tariffs, Group Scheme discount on numerous brands.
* Sports and social club including yoga, Pilates, fitness classes, Zumba, running club, social evenings, Summer BBQ.
* Ticket Draws for events including Rugby, Taste of Dublin, Dublin Horse Show, theatre, music & comedy events.
Note: This job description may be subject to change to reflect the evolving requirements of the Department and RCSI. Similar vacancies that arise in the next 6 months may be filled from the pool of applicants that apply for this position. RCSI is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability or race. RCSI is committed to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) across everything we do.
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