Post Doctoral Researcher (Level 1) PRESAFE - 0.6 FTE

University of Limerick; Limerick; On-site; EUR 47,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Limerick seeks a Post Doctoral Researcher (Level 1) in General Practice for the School of Medicine. The role focuses on developing, testing and implementing a public healthcare service model for remote nurse prescribing in sparsely populated regions.

Work streams include mapping current practices, co-designing a safe remote nurse prescribing model, and contributing to dissemination of results across borders. This is a 0.6 FTE, part-time post with Specific Purpose contract.

Qualifications

• Qualifications are not explicitly listed in the ad; candidates should hold a doctoral-level qualification in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and test a remote nurse prescribing model for sparsely populated regions.
• Map the current status of remote nurse prescribing in Ireland.
• Co-design and assess the implementation of the safe remote nurse prescribing model.
• Participate in transnational dissemination of findings.

Skills

Research experience

General Practice

Public health

Education

PhD in General Practice or related field

Job description

Post Doctoral Researcher (Level 1) PRESAFE - 0.6 FTE

Applications are invited for the following position:

Title of Post: Post Doctoral Researcher (Level 1) PRESAFE - 0.6 FTE

JOB SYNOPSIS
The University of Limerick is seeking to appoint a part-time (0.6FTE) Post Doctoral Researcher in General Practice in the School of Medicine. This is an exceptional opportunity for a suitably qualified, enthusiastic and dynamic individual with vision and experience to play a key role in the General Practice research programme. The successful applicant will work on a range of ongoing research projects, including research focusing on the development, testing and implementation of a public healthcare service model for remote nurse prescribing in sparsely populated regions. Key workstreams include mapping the current situation of remote nurse prescribing in Ireland, contributing to the development and co-design of a “safe remote nurse prescribing” model, assessing the implementation of this model, and participating in transnational dissemination.

Faculty of Education & Health Sciences

School of Medicine

Contract Type: Specific Purpose

Salary Scale: €47,273 - €53,925 (maximum starting salary €47,879) p.a. pro rata

University of Limerick is a research-led, energetic and enterprising institution with a proud record of innovation and excellence in education and scholarships. We value creativity, curiosity and excellence in our inclusive community which is committed to social good. Our motto Eagna chun Gnímh translates as Wisdom for Action reflecting our mission to contribute to the discovery of new knowledge for a better world.

Informal enquiries regarding the post may be directed to:
Dr Róisín Doogue
Associate Professor in General Practice
School of Medicine
University of Limerick
Email: [e-mail]

The closing date for receipt of applications is Thursday, 29th October 2026
Applications must be completed online before 12 noon, Irish Standard Time on the closing date.

This is a professional training and development role and the training and development relevant to this position will be completed within the period of the contract. Post Doctoral Researchers appointed will be expected to complete the Researcher Career Development Programme.

Applications are welcome from suitably qualified candidates.

We are committed to upholding the principles of fairness, equality, and transparency in pay, in line with the EU Pay Transparency Directive (Directive (EU) 2023/970)

Many thanks for your interest in this role.