Job title: Postdoctoral Researcher (NOVARTIS)
Department : School of Population Health
Reporting to: Prof Ed Gregg
Location : Beaux Lane House, RCSI
Contract/Duration: 6 months
Remuneration : Up to IUA level PD2.2 (salary commensurate with experience & qualifications) €50,189 euro pro rata
Closing Date: 30th Jan 2023 with the position to start as soon as possible
Summary of Post
An opportunity has arisen for a 6-month Post-Doctoral position within the new School of Population Health, RCSI. We have a new project funded by NOVARTIS entitled ‘Prioritising Action on Persistent and Emerging Missed Opportunities in Cardiovascular Disease Prevention in Ireland' which will commence shortly. The project is led by Prof Ed Gregg, Head of School and will implement three interconnected phases;
Phase 1 - Research Interview stakeholders around emerging issues and special populations for cardiovascular disease prevention. Literature review assessing the implementation of CVD policies in Ireland and conducting a gap analysis of the same.
Phase 2 - Workshop SeriesHost 3 workshops of interactive presentations and discussions on current and emerging issues in population-based cardiovascular disease prevention. These workshops will include a host of diverse stakeholders, including academia, industry, policy and patients/patient representatives.
Phase 3- Report
Lead the development of a preliminary consensus report, including essential literature synthesis to provide status report and contextual data to guide the 3 topics above, of the status and direction of cardiovascular risk among vulnerable groups in Ireland.
Specific duties:
Qualifications – (Essential):
Application Process
Please apply online through the RCSI careers portal on the closing date with your CV and cover letter. Informal Enquiries can be directed to Prof Ed Gregg ([email protected]). Please note we do not accept CVs directly.