Part-Time Researcher in Medical Education

Royal College of Physicians of Ireland; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 38,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Leave and flexible benefits

Wellbeing programme

Flexible hybrid working

Pension scheme

CPD options

Job summary

The Royal College of Physicians of Ireland invites applications for a part-time Researcher (7 Month Fixed Term Contract - 4 days) in the Research Department. The role focuses on delivering and analysing research initiatives, with opportunities to engage in cross-functional projects and support trainees with research skills.

The position requires a PhD in a relevant field, 2+ years of experience, and strong quantitative and qualitative research capabilities, with excellent communication and

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Deliver research initiatives under the RCPI's strategic Initiatives, with emphasis on medical education
• Study design demonstrating appropriate methodological data collection skills
• Data analysis and information to support key research projects, both qualitative and quantitative
• Coordinate, implement, analyse and report on departmental surveys
• Support research activity within the college
• Engage cross-functionally in initiatives and collaborative research projects, both internal 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

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Qualitative methods

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Data management

IT skills

Education

PhD qualification in social science, psychology, education or related discipline

Tools

SPSS

GraphPad Prism

Job description

The Royal College of Physicians of Ireland invites applications for a part-time Researcher (7 Month Fixed Term Contract - 4 days) in the Research Department. The role focuses on delivering and analysing research initiatives, with opportunities to engage in cross-functional projects and support trainees with research skills.

The position requires a PhD in a relevant field, 2+ years of experience, and strong quantitative and qualitative research capabilities, with excellent communication and