Job Information
- Organisation/Company
- RCSI - Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
- Department
- Human Resources
- Research Field
- Economics » Health economics
- Researcher Profile
- First Stage Researcher (R1)
- Country
- Ireland
- Application Deadline
- Type of Contract
- Temporary
- Job Status
- Full-time
- Hours Per Week
- 39
- Offer Starting Date
- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
- Not funded by an EU programme
- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
- No
Offer Description
Job Title: Research Assistant in Health Economics (1.0 FTE) (iPASTAR Collaborative Doctoral Award (CDA) Programme)
Department: School of Population Health, RCSI Dublin
Reporting to: iPASTAR Directors (Prof. David Williams / Frances Horgan) and Professor Jan Sorensen, Healthcare Outcomes Research Centre
Location: Beaux Lane House, RCSI
Contract/Duration: Specified purpose contract for 1 year (Feb 2024 – Jan 2025)
Remuneration: IUA research assistant level 1 (October 2023 pay scale) up to point 13 (dependent upon experience)
Closing Date: Jan 21st 2024
Summary of Post
The iPASTAR programme has a 1-year health economics research assistant position at RCSI. The successful candidate will be employed on a full-time basis with two main goals: 1) to assist the write up and dissemination of health economics iPASTAR outputs; 2) assist with the completion of health economics deliverables on three PhD research projects with model-based economic evaluation to assess the cost-effectiveness of two or more hypothetical interventions (acute, transition, and lifestyle interventions) relating to stroke care pathways. The position is based in the School of Population Health, RCSI, Dublin 2, but remote working may be considered.
Specifically, the duties of the post are:
- Construct model-based work exploring the costs and quality of life associated with living in the community in the first five years post stroke and construct a model-based economic evaluation to assess the cost-effectiveness of two or more hypothetical interventions relating to stroke care pathways.
- Co-ordination of own day-to-day work to support the iPASTAR programme and reporting.
- Facilitating communication and dissemination of information required, including conference presentations, authored peer-reviewed articles, etc.
- Assist with drafting grant applications for forthcoming relevant grant calls.
- Liaising with the Principal Investigator/s, scholars on matters relating to the model-based work.
- Undertaking duties assigned by the Principal Investigator or his/her nominee.
Requirements
- Research Field
- Economics » Health economics
- Education Level
- Master Degree or equivalent
Qualifications – (Essential):
- An MSc or equivalent in health economics, health services research, data science or a related discipline.
Knowledge & Experience – (Essential):
- Excellent database management and health economics quantitative analysis skills.
- Evidence of the ability to work independently and efficiently, including excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent organisational, interpersonal, report writing and IT skills
Knowledge & Experience (Desirable):
- A thorough knowledge of model-based health economics analysis, statistical analysis using Stata, R or equivalent.
- Experience of analysing health and quality of life scales.
- Project management experience.
- Track record in scientific publication and dissemination.
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary research team.
- Robust knowledge of quantitative research methods, design and data analysis.
We are all too aware that imposter syndrome and the confidence gap can sometimes stop fantastic candidates putting themselves forward, so please do submit an application — we’d love to hear from you.
- Languages
- ENGLISH
- Level
- Excellent
- Research Field
- Economics » Health economics
- Years of Research Experience
- 1 - 4
Additional Information
Employee Benefits
RCSI make sure you have the resources you need to thrive by offering a wide range of benefits in areas including time away, finance, community, health, and well-being and insuring your financial future. 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 incl. paid maternity leave, paternity/parental leave, study leave
- 7% Employer pension contribution
- Onsite gym €10 per/mth incl. 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 the environmental initiatives;Green Campus Initiative’
- Competitively priced café and restaurant
- Equality, Diversity & Inclusion forums, and network groups
- Employee assistance programme with Spectrum Life
- Learning and Development training programmes incl. LinkedIn Learning for career progression
- Discounted services incl. GP visits, 10% off dental, staff parking, mobile tariffs, Group Scheme discount on numerous brands
- Sports and social club incl. 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
Application Process
Please apply online through the RCSI careers portal before the closing date with your CV and cover letter.
Informal Enquiries can be directed to iPASTAR health economics lead, Professor Jan Sorensen (jansorensen@rcsi.ie), and/ or iPASTAR Director Professor David Williams (davidwilliams@rcsi.ie) iPASTAR codirector Frances Horgan (fhorgan@rcsi.ie) / Judy Walsh, RCSI HR Lead Recruitment Specialist (judywalsh@rcsi.ie).
Please note we do not accept CVs sent by email.
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
- Country
- Ireland
- Geofield
Where to apply
- Website
Contact
- City
- Dublin
- Website
- Street
- 121/122 St. Stephen's Green