APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FROM SUITABLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES FOR THE
FOLLOWING POSITION:
RESEARCH CENTRE: Faculty of Science and Health
POST TITLE: Post-doctoral Researcher - Health services research-
DCU/HSE REACH Collaboratory
LEVEL ON FRAMEWORK: Level 1
POST DURATION: 2 years fixed term contract
DUBLIN CITY UNIVERSITY
Dublin City University (DCU) is a young, ambitious and vibrant
university, with a mission ?to transform lives and societies through
education, research, innovation and engagement?. Known as
Ireland?s ?University of Enterprise?, DCU is a values-based
institution, committed to the delivery of impact for the public good.
DCU was named Sunday Times Irish University of the Year **Apply on the
website**.
DCU is based on three academic campuses in the Glasnevin-Drumcondra
region of north Dublin. More than **Apply on the website**,**Apply on
the website** students are enrolled across five faculties ? Science
and Health, DCU Business School, Computing and Engineering, Humanities
and Social Sciences and DCU Institute of Education.
DCU is committed to excellence across all its activities. This is
demonstrated by its world-class research initiatives, its cutting-edge
approach to teaching and learning, its focus on delivering a
transformative student experience, and its positive social and
economic impact. The university continues to develop innovative
programmes in collaboration with industry, such as the DCU Futures
suite of degrees, which are designed to equip graduates with the
skills and knowledge required in a rapidly evolving economy.
DCU?s pursuit of excellence has led to its current ranking among the
top 2% of universities globally. It is also one of the world?s Top
Young Universities (QS Top **Apply on the website** Under **Apply on
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on the website**). In the Times Higher Education University Impact
Rankings **Apply on the website**, DCU ranked **Apply on the
website**rd in the world for its approach to widening participation in
higher education and its ongoing commitment to eradicating poverty,
while it ranks **Apply on the website**th globally for its work in
reducing inequality and **Apply on the website**th globally for gender
equality.
The university is ranked **Apply on the website**rd in the world and
first in Ireland for its graduate employment rate, according to the
**Apply on the website** QS Graduate Employability Rankings. Over the
past decade, DCU has been the leading Irish university in the area of
technology transfer, as reflected by licensing of intellectual
property.
As part of this role the researcher will be required to participate in
the DCU Research Career Framework. This framework is designed to
provide significant professional development opportunities to
Researchers and offer the best opportunities in terms of a wider
career path.
BACKGROUND & ROLE
Dublin City University (DCU) and the Health Service Executive (HSE)
Community Health Organisation for Dublin North City and County (CHO
DNCC) established a joint research partnership called the REACH
(Research and Engagement Across Community Health) Collaboratory in
January **Apply on the website**. The Collaboratory will bring
academics and researchers from DCU and staff from the HSE Community
Health Organisation for Dublin North City and County together to
support the planning, design and evaluation of the reconfiguration and
implementation of community health networks in the catchment area. The
Collaboratory Steering Group now wishes to recruit a post-doctoral
researcher to support the establishment of the Collaboratory and
coordinate initial planning and research activities. The position will
be based in the Faculty of Science and Health, DCU. We have introduced
a Remote Working Pilot Scheme, and there will be an opportunity to
apply for remote working one day a week, pending agreement with the
line manager and if it can be facilitated on an operational basis.
Applications are invited from enthusiastic and suitably qualified
candidates for a full-time, two year fixed term position as
post-doctoral researcher at the newly established REACH Collaboratory,
a research partnership between Dublin City University and the HSE CHO
DNCC. The post offers an excellent opportunity to join a new and
unique partnership to contribute to the reconfiguration and
implementation of community health networks, the development of
research capacity, and suporting individuals and local communities to
become more involved in research related to the provision of health
services in their area.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Please refer to the job description for a list of duties and
responsibilities associated with this role.
MINIMUM CRITERIA
Applicants should hold a PhD in a health or other relevant discipline
(e.g., social science, psychology, allied health, health services
research). In addition, it is essential that the individual has:
* Strong leadership and influencing skills and be capable of
exercising judgement and making decisions on a wide range of matters.
* A proven track record of effective networking and building strong
working relationships within and across organisations, disciplines and
professions.
* Have excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational
skills, be able to take initiative and work under pressure to tight
deadlines, and the ability to work effectively as part of an
interdisciplinary team.
* Expertise in project management and experience of working with
communities and health service users.
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED ON THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES:
* DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND RESEARCH SKILLS ? Demonstrates knowledge
of a research discipline and the ability to conduct a specific
programme of research within that discipline;
* UNDERSTANDING THE RESEARCH ENVIRONMENT ? Demonstrates an
awareness of the research environment (for example funding bodies,
working with communities and health service users) and the ability to
contribute to grant applications;
* COMMUNICATING RESEARCH ? Demonstrates the ability to communicate
their research with their peers and the wider research community (for
example presenting at conferences and publishing research in relevant
journals) and the potential to teach and tutor students;
* MANAGING & LEADERSHIP SKILLS - Demonstrates the potential to
manage a research project including the supervision of undergraduate
students.
ESSENTIAL TRAINING
* The postholder will be required to undertake the following
essential compliance training: Orientation, Health & Safety and Data
Protection (GDPR). Other training may need to be undertaken when
required.
SALARY SCALE:
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Appointment will be commensurate with qualifications and experience
and in line with current Government pay policy
CLOSING DATE: **Apply on the website**th September **Apply on the
website**
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