Post Date : 09-Feb-2024 Close Date : 03-Mar-2024
Job Title: Interaction/Visual Designer
Department: School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences
Reporting to: Dr Michelle Flood or nominee
Location: RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dublin 2
Contract/Duration: Up to 4 years (depending on start date)
Remuneration: €61,318 (IUA Scale Research Fellow Pt 1 - annual increments
will apply)
Closing Date: March 3rd 2024
Starting Date: As soon as possible
Summary of Post
The SYNERG-IE Programme is an ambitious five year programme supported by a
€2.5m Applied Programme Grant (APRO) award from the Health Research Board in
Ireland. Projects funded under this programme are designed to have an impact
on the health and social care of individuals, population health, and the
health system in Ireland and beyond.
SYNERG-IE is a multidisciplinary research programme designed in partnership
with Sjögren's Ireland that aims to address longstanding challenges in the
recognition, diagnosis, and management of Sjögren's (pronounced ‘show-
grins'). Sjögren's is a chronic autoimmune disease affecting approximately 1
in 200 people that is associated with significant morbidity affecting quality
of life. Although relatively common, its complexity means that early signs and
symptoms are often missed, leading to delays in diagnosis of ten years or
longer for many people.
This programme will adopt a collaborative and inclusive approach, combining
the skills of multidisciplinary researchers, the insights of patients, and the
needs of healthcare professionals and policymakers to bring about
transformative change in Sjögren's care and research. Through involving people
living with Sjögren's and healthcare professionals, the research will reflect
the real-world experiences of Sjögren's and the findings will have maximum
impact, leading to tangible improvements in care.
The SYNERG-IE Programme aims to make a difference to the lives of people
affected by Sjögren's in many ways. By optimising prescribing practices and
medicines use, people will experience more personalised and effective
treatments. Co-design approaches will be used to develop improved care
pathways to enhance care experiences. National guidance and policies will
provide a clear framework for care, reducing the current delays in diagnosis
and treatment. Furthermore, the increased knowledge stemming from
undergraduate and postgraduate education initiatives will improve awareness.
The interaction/visual designer will play a key role in the success of the
programme through driving user-centred practice and ensuring that the visual
design of project artefacts is optimised.
Specifically, the duties of the post are:
Conduct design activities under the supervision and direction of the
Programme Lead and research team.
Conduct design research activities (including field-based user research,
interviews, etc.).
Illustrate issues and ideas visually e.g. developing using storyboards,
process flows, ecosystem maps, and journey maps.
Lead co-design workshops (virtually and in person), synthesis, and
generation of interventions.
Design user-centred interaction models, wireframes or screen mockups.
Evaluate proposed interventions with users and key stakeholders, and adapt
and iterate as required.
Work closely with the programme team and collaborators to ensure the
success of the project and timely completion of deliverables.
Develop and execute a clear and cohesive visual identity for the SYNERG-IE
programme, including templates, branding, reports etc.
Design and deliver innovative approaches to disseminating research
findings to relevant stakeholders (including contribution to academic
papers, conference presentations, traditional/social media, manage website
etc.).
Engage in the broader research and scholarly activities of the research
group and participation in internal/external networks where appropriate.
Provide day-to-day advice, support and assistance to postdoctoral
researchers, research students, undergraduate students, and other junior
members associated with the programme/group.
Undertake other duties and responsibilities as may be determined by the
Programme Lead or Programme Manager from time to time.
Comply with statutory legislation and School rules and requirements in
furtherance of your own and general staff welfare and safety.
Undergo programmes of training and development as may be required from
time to time.
Represent the best interests of the Programme/School of Pharmacy and
Biomolecular Sciences/University at all times.
Qualifications – (Essential):
BSc or higher degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. design disciplines,
graphic design, computer science, human computer interaction).
Strong portfolio of design projects demonstrating strong UX/UI and
aesthetic skills (please provide a portfolio link in your cover letter if
available).
Knowledge & Experience – ( Essential):
Experience in building and testing interactive UX prototypes with users
and compiling and analysing feedback to guide iterative design
development.
Experience with image editing and digital sketching software (e.g.
Photoshop, InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe XD or similar).
Can use drawing applications to design original graphics logos, icons, and
infographics
Demonstrated ability to conduct deep human centred research in context,
and to analyse research to define key user insights and design
requirements.
Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly in writing, verbally,
visually.
Demonstrates a ‘can-do' attitude with a pro-active approach to work,
identifying opportunities and anticipating and resolving problems in
advance; have keen attention to detail - from anticipating and addressing
issues in advance to understanding requests and delivering quality work.
Knowledge & Experience – ( Desirable):
Previous experience working with clinicians and patients/patient
organisations/public
Understanding of health system complexity, particularly in the Irish
context
Previous experience in an academic research setting
MSc or PhD in a relevant discipline
Project management experience
Experience leading interdisciplinary co-design sessions/projects (online
and in-person)
Strong foundation in typography, layout, and visual design
Experience with video editing software
Knowledge of HTML/CSS/JavaScript
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