Health Data Research Analyst — Insights & Publications

Principle; Dublin; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Principle is recruiting a Research Data Analyst for a leading public-sector organisation operating in the healthcare and research sector. The role involves working with large-scale health datasets, supporting national health information systems and contributing to research publications, statistical reporting and evidence-based decision-making.

You will manage the collection, management, analysis and reporting of health data, collaborating with internal teams, data providers and external

Qualifications

• NFQ Level 8 qualification (Honours Degree or equivalent).
• Minimum 3 years' relevant experience managing or analysing large-scale databases, datasets or surveys.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and statistical analysis tools such as SPSS or R.
• Experience preparing research reports and analytical documents or materials for publication.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and data quality awareness.
• SQL for data extraction and analysis.
• Power BI or R Shiny for data visualization.
• Experience working with health datasets, registries or national information systems.
• Familiarity with database applications and data management processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage, clean and analyse large-scale health datasets and surveys, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
• Produce statistical analyses, reports and data outputs for internal and external stakeholders.
• Liaise with data providers, supporting data collection, formatting, validation and submission.
• Develop and maintain data dictionaries, data quality protocols and analytical documentation.
• Contribute to annual reports, research papers, journal articles and other publications.
• Support training and guidance for data providers on data collection processes.
• Assist with testing and improving data management systems and data visualisation tools.
• Present findings and contribute to research and stakeholder meetings.

Skills

Data analysis

Statistical analysis

Data management

SQL

Excel

Stakeholder communication

Education

NFQ Level 8 qualification (Honours Degree or equivalent)

Tools

SPSS

R

Power BI

R Shiny

Job description

Principle is recruiting a Research Data Analyst for a leading public-sector organisation operating in the healthcare and research sector. The role involves working with large-scale health datasets, supporting national health information systems and contributing to research publications, statistical reporting and evidence-based decision-making.

You will manage the collection, management, analysis and reporting of health data, collaborating with internal teams, data providers and external