Postdoctoral Researcher: Health Systems Modelling

Unist; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

RCSI - Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher in Population Health. The role reports to Professor Kathleen Bennett and is based in the School of Population Health, Dublin 2.

The appointment is a Specified Purpose Contract up to 24 months, with a start date in January 2027 and funding via internal research streams. The successful candidate will lead quantitative analyses for maternity health research, work with HSE collaborators, and contribute to

Qualifications

• A PhD degree in population health sciences, epidemiology, biostatistics, modelling or related discipline.
• Strong track record of independent research and leadership in projects.
• Peer‑reviewed publications in high‑quality journals.
• Excellent quantitative analysis skills, including epidemiology and modelling.
• Experience with system dynamics modelling is desirable.
• Ability to work independently in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Analytics and reporting: develop system dynamics modelling and scenario testing for research objectives.
• Compliance and ethics: manage data privacy and GDPR compliance for the project.
• Stakeholder engagement: collaborate with clinical partners and researchers to map care pathways.
• Project management: oversee timeline and deliverables to meet milestones.
• Literature review and academic writing: assist with papers for publication and policy briefs.
• Disseminate results at scientific meetings and through other channels.

Skills

Independent research

Research leadership

Quantitative analysis

Systems dynamic modelling

Epidemiology

Data analysis

Education

PhD in population health sciences or related

Job description

RCSI - Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher in Population Health. The role reports to Professor Kathleen Bennett and is based in the School of Population Health, Dublin 2.

The appointment is a Specified Purpose Contract up to 24 months, with a start date in January 2027 and funding via internal research streams. The successful candidate will lead quantitative analyses for maternity health research, work with HSE collaborators, and contribute to