Organisation/Company: University of Limerick
Department: School of Medicine
Research Field: Mathematics » Statistics
Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2)
Positions: PhD Positions
Country: Ireland
Application Deadline: 6 May 2025 - 09:06 (Europe/Dublin)
Type of Contract: Temporary
Job Status: Full-time
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme
Reference Number: 075228
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description
With over 18,000 students and 2,000 members of staff, the University of Limerick (UL) is an energetic, research-led and enterprising institution with a proud record in innovation and excellence in education, research and scholarship. The dynamic, entrepreneurial and pioneering values which drive UL’s mission and strategy ensure that we capitalise on local, national and international engagement and connectivity. We are renowned for providing an outstanding student experience and conducting leading-edge research. Our commitment is to make a difference by shaping the future through educating and empowering our students.
With the River Shannon as a unifying focal point, UL is situated on a superb riverside campus of over 130 hectares. Outstanding recreational, cultural and sporting facilities further enhance the campus’s exceptional learning and research environment.
JOB SYNOPSIS:
This role provides statistical support for education and research in the School of Medicine across a range of programmes and research projects.
Applications are invited for the following position:
Faculty of Education & Health Sciences
School of Medicine
Post Doctoral Researcher (Level 1 or 2) in Statistics – Fixed Term Contract
The closing date for receipt of applications is Tuesday, 6th May 2025.
Applications must be completed online before 12 noon, Irish Standard Time on the closing date.
“This is a professional training and development role and the training and development relevant to this position will be completed within the period of the contract. Post Doctoral Researchers appointed will be expected to complete the Researcher Career Development Programme.”
Please note your application must include:
A letter of introduction indicating how you meet the criteria outlined in the job description.
Applications are welcome from suitably qualified candidates.
The University of Limerick holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advancing equality in higher education. The University is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to selection on merit welcoming applicants from all sections of the community. The University has a range of initiatives to support a family-friendly working environment, including flexible working.
Pension Abatement
If an appointee has previously been employed in the Civil or Public Service and that appointee is entitled to or in receipt of a pension from the Civil or Public Service or where a Civil/Public Service pension comes into payment during the appointee’s re-employment that pension will be subject to abatement in accordance with Section 52 of the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and other Provisions) Act 2012.
Please note: In applying for this position you are acknowledging that you understand that the abatement provisions, where relevant, will apply. It is not envisaged that the employing Department/Office/Body will support an application for an abatement waiver in respect of appointments to this position.
Minimum Requirements
* A doctoral degree (level 10 NFQ) in biostatistics, applied statistics, epidemiology or a closely related quantitative discipline.
* Working knowledge of at least two statistical software packages e.g. R, SPSS, SAS, Stata.
* Demonstrated statistical support experience.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
* Excellent time management skills, and ability to adapt to changing priorities and handle multiple tasks.
* Leadership and team working skills.
Specific Requirements
* Previous experience in a statistical support role in education/research including data preparation, collection, analysis and interpretation.
* Evidence of research dissemination in peer-reviewed journals.
* Teaching experience in statistical software.
Additional Information
Benefits at the University of Limerick
Employees of the University of Limerick receive a variety of benefits including:
* Employee wellness is a priority and a number of initiatives take place each year for the benefit of UL employees, see more at Be Well at UL.
* Preferential rates for access to the UL Arena swimming pool and fitness centre.
Selection process
Recruitment Procedures used at the University of Limerick (UL)
The University of Limerick is committed to the Open, Transparent and Merit-Based Recruitment (OTM-R) of Researchers. The University of Limerick Policy for the Recruitment of Staff which reflects the principles of OTM-R is available on the UL Policy Hub. Full information on OTM-R at the University of Limerick is available here.
The University of Limerick uses a three-stage recruitment procedure: screening, shortlisting and interview.
Screening: Initially applications for an advertised position are screened to determine if applicants have met the ‘Essential Criteria’ as outlined in the advertised job description. Only candidates who meet the ‘Essential Criteria’ will progress beyond this stage.
Shortlisting: Depending on the number of applications remaining, it may not be possible to interview every candidate who has passed the screening process. Therefore, at this stage the Selection Board for this position may review the applications which have passed screening and will select a final shortlist of candidates who in their view were most closely aligned to the post as advertised.
Interview: Once a shortlist has been finalised, all applicants will be notified of the status of their application. The final shortlist of candidates will then be invited to interview. We aim to provide at least one week’s notice to all candidates. The interview process may take the format of a standard interview and will include a presentation – you will be provided with details of this in your invitation to interview letter. Candidates may interview in person or also via video link – Microsoft Teams.
General Recruitment Timelines
Please note that applications for all vacancies must be submitted online at www.ul.ie/hrvacancies in advance of 12 noon Irish Standard Time on the advertised closing date. We aim to complete the screening process within one week of the closing date, and the shortlisting process within a further week. Therefore we aim to be in touch with all candidates within one month of the closing date.
Please note these timelines may vary based on various factors including the number of applications received.
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