Company Description
The Royal College of Physicians of Ireland is a postgraduate medical training college dedicated to ensuring that doctors have the skills to provide patients with the best possible care. Founded in 1654, the college supports doctors to enhance their skills, competencies, and professionalism throughout their working lives. Through its Faculties and Institutes, The Royal College of Physicians of Ireland, offers medical training programmes, examinations, diplomas, and educational courses to equip doctors with the skills and knowledge they need to care for patients and run safe and efficient healthcare systems. It also offers a range of educational diplomas and courses for learners in the wider healthcare sector
Job Description
Role: Researcher (Part Time) Department: Research Reporting to: Research Manager Duration: 7 Month Fixed Term Contract - 4 days Closing date: 12 November at 16:00 Annualised Salary: €47,273 - IUA Postdoctoral Scale 1, Point 1
Pro-rata Annualised Salary: €37,818.40 - Based on 0.8 (4- day week)
Research Design and Delivery Deliver research initiatives under the RCPI's strategic Initiatives, with an emphasis, but not limited to, medical education, aligned to the RCPI strategy.
Study design demonstrating appropriate methodological data collection skills.
Data analysis and information to support key research projects, both qualitative and quantitative.
Co-ordinate, implement, analyse and report on departmental surveys.
Support research activity within the college.
Engage cross-functionally in initiatives and collaborative research projects, both internally and externally.
Support Trainees with research skills through HST Research Clinics and the HST Research Day.
Support preparation of structured reports and presentations for senior leadership, Council, and external partners where required.
Research Ethics Committee Experience submitting Research Ethics Committee application(s)
Knowledge of applicable regulations, such as GDPR guidelines, Data Protection Impact Assessment, Consent Declaration, and HSE guidance, etc.
Communications Communication with both internal and external stakeholders regarding research initiatives
Dissemination of findings internally and externally at national and international meetings where appropriate.
Publish findings in peer-reviewed journals, as applicable
Keep up-to-date in new and innovative research practices and communicate these to colleagues.
Engage in regular one-to-one meetings and performance reviews.
Requirements
PhD qualification, in social science, psychology, education or related discipline on a topic relevant to medical education evaluation
2 + years relevant research experience
An understanding of the operational requirements for a successful research project
Excellent quantitative analytic skills and use of statistical packages such as SPSS, or GraphPad Prism
Good knowledge of qualitative research methods
Excellent organisational and administrative skills with strong attention to detail
Excellent spoken and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills combined with a multi-disciplinary approach
High personal motivation and self-management
Good qualitative and quantitative analysis and data management skills
Strong IT skills, with good knowledge of analytic programmes, etc.
Desired Experience in medical education research/work in healthcare
Research outputs in form of peer reviewed publications
Competencies: Research Design and Delivery
Communication
Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration
Why us?
Leave: We offer 21 days annual leave with an additional 3-4 college days as well as long service leave to all employees. We also provide support for staff with Maternity, Sick, Parents, and Parental leave. Wellbeing: An Employee Assistance Programme with Spectrum Life is available to all staff members as well as annual flu vaccine. Flexible Hybrid working model: The RCPI offer a flexible 35-hour-a-week hybrid working model for all…