Job Title: Post-doctoral researcher in child and adolescent obesity- Research Ireland ARC Hub for HealthTech Department: School of Physiotherapy Reporting to: Dr. Grace O'Malley Location: RCSI, St Stephen's Green, Dublin 2 Contract/Duration: Specific purpose 0.5 WTE post until 1st September 2026 Remuneration: TBC commensurate with qualifications and experience Closing Date: July 13th 2025. RCSI is a community of academic, research, clinical and professional staff working collaboratively to lead the world to better health. Here, you will thrive in an innovative and inclusive atmosphere and your personal development and wellbeing will be supported. We invite you to join us to help deliver on our exciting mission "To educate, nurture and discover for the benefit of human health". We seek candidates whose experience to date has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to the "Race Equality Action Plan 2025-2029" at RCSI. Our students come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds. This makes our university stronger and ensures we hire the best talent. Innovating for a Healthier Future 2023-2027 is RCSI's new five-year strategic plan. Through it, RCSI will enhance human health by meeting the health workforce needs of society, creating the insights and inventions that drive health improvements, and working in partnership with patients and the public in support of better health and well-being for all. The strategy unites the RCSI community in supporting the UN Sustainable Development Goals - with a particular focus on Goal 3, which targets good health and well-being. For each of the last six years, RCSI has been positioned in the Top 300 of universities worldwide in the Times Higher World University Rankings. We are proud that RCSI ranks fifth in the world for "Good Health and Well-being" in the Times Higher Education #SDG #SDG Impact Rankings 2024. This reflects our commitment to supporting people of all ages to live healthy lives and our work to promote the concepts of well-being and positive health. In 2024, RCSI was delighted to be named one of the Sunday Times Best Places to Work in Ireland. At RCSI, our core values of Respect, Collaboration, Scholarship, and Innovation are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment where every colleague is valued and empowered to thrive. Our dedication to these values ensures that we foster a culture of mutual respect, open collaboration, continuous learning, and innovative thinking. Join us at RCSI, where your contributions will be recognised, and you will be part of a dynamic team making a real impact on global health. About Our Research RCSI recognises that excellence in research is critical to the quality of its educational activities, its credibility, and, overall, to its mission to enhance human health. RCSI's research strategy aims to build upon its strength in translational biomedical and clinical research to deliver transformational, high impact changes in health care. Targeting both Irish national and EU funding, along with increased collaboration with industry, is a major part of the RCSI research strategy. Forging increased collaboration between RCSI PIs and industry is of critical importance to achieving success in this area. RCSI is also committed to provide its researchers with the supports and developmental opportunities to enable them to continuously grow and support their overall career development. Summary of Post The Research Ireland ARC Hub for HealthTech is a collaborative initiative between the University of Galway, Atlantic Technological University (ATU), and Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, to guide academic projects in the MedTech and Connected Health sectors to commercial success on a national scale in conjunction with other Higher Education Institutions (HEI) in the Republic of Ireland. The ARC Hub, hosted by University of Galway, will support the translation of cutting-edge research into real-world applications and equip innovators with the knowledge and acumen needed to bring transformative healthcare technologies to market. The overall vision of the ARC Hub for HealthTech is to support Ireland's Smart Specialisation Strategy (S3) and drive growth in the Northern and Western Region by creating a world-class hub that translates MedTech and Connected Health innovations into effective chronic disease management solutions. One of the projects being developed by the ARC Hub for HealthTech will be led by the RCSI Obesity Research and Care Group to address child and adolescent obesity management. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced post-doctoral researcher to provide support and project management expertise to this innovative project. The candidate should have experience designing, implementing and/or evaluating digital health interventions. Working with the principal investigator, the candidate will work closely with stakeholders across the ARC in a dynamic and multifaceted role to manage the development, testing and marketing of a novel healthtech innovation for paediatric healthcare. We seek an individual who has an excellent understanding of the medtech and connected health landscape, who is goal-driven, proactive, meticulous and highly collaborative and whose goal is to take the next career step in a fast-moving, pioneering and dynamic environment. This role is pivotal in driving the success of the ORCG's aim to improve management of child and adolescent obesity. We're looking for someone that is purpose-driven and feels passionate about child health, paediatric healthcare delivery and supporting emerging Medtech and Connected Health innovations. Specifically, the duties of the post are: Work with the PI, ARC stakeholders and the wider ORCG to successfully manage the development of the novel technology. Liaise with the PI and ARC team to develop commercialisation plans and go-to-market strategies with appropriate go/no-go milestones. Participate in funding application submissions and post award grant management. Participate in data analysis and scientific article development. Support the day-to-day operations of the ORCG at RCSI including participation in a portfolio of translational research projects and troubleshooting operational issues as they arise. Track progress of the project against the agreed development plan and key deliverables to ensure the project meets quality standards and is delivered on time and within budget. Conduct administrative work associated with the project. Develop and manage documentation related to the project. Engage in on-going dissemination activities as directed by the principal investigator. Proactively identify and manage project risks and facilitate problem-solving, contingency planning, and decision-making to resolve problems and minimize delays. Prepare and present regular project updates to relevant groups. Liaise with and participate in ARC Hub training resources. Qualifications - (Essential): PhD or equivalent in life sciences, computer sciences or relevant discipline. Knowledge & Experience - (Essential): Experience of the design, development and testing of digital health interventions. Knowledge of the implementation and evaluation of complex interventions for paediatric and adolescent health. Minimum of 2 years experience within the medtech and connected health field. Experience supporting the development of go-to-market strategies, including customer discovery. Demonstrated ability to facilitate connections with key stakeholders, including: Industry experts Healthcare professional Potential customers Investors or funding bodies Proven experience in project or programme management. Excellent scientific, organisational, communication and community-building skills. Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders effectively. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Proficiency in using Project Management tools, communication platforms and the Microsoft Office suite. Knowledge & Experience - (Desirable) Knowledge of intellectual property (IP) protection strategies, including patents, licensing, and freedom-to-operate analyses. Experience in developing sustainable business models. Familiarity with tools such as the Business Model Canvas, Lean Startup methodology, or similar frameworks. Experience of managing or participating in medtech and connected health accelerator programmes. Experience of academic spin-outs and the medtech start-up ecosystem in Ireland. We are all too aware that imposter syndrome and the confidence gap can sometimes stop fantastic candidates putting themselves forward, so please do submit an application - we'd love to hear from you. Application Process Please apply online through the RCSI careers portal on the closing date with your CV and cover letter. Click here to read our Recruitment and Selection Policy for Researcher. Informal Enquiries: Informal enquiries are invited in the first instance through Florencia Raimondo at Human Resources Department. All applications for this post must be made through the career's webpage Florencia can arrange for relevant queries on the academic aspects of the role to be addressed by the hiring manager. Please note we do not accept CVs directly.
Job Title: FutureNeuro StAR Lecturer Reporting To: Head of Department or nominee Location: FutureNeuro Centre, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences (RCSI), Dublin School (or department): Relevant academic dept. in RCSI. Salary and package: The salary for this position is €73,195 until the post is tenured as permanent academic lectureships (3-5 years). In addition, you will be provided with resources to support an MD student via the School of Postgraduate Studies. There is also a significant career development investment in the form of mentoring and protected research time. The position provides an opportunity to participate in a multi-disciplinary, inter-institutional team based at the FutureNeuro Centre who are focused on working with industry, patient organisations and the health service to transform the lives of patients in Ireland and worldwide. Term of office: Tenure track appointment up to 5 years (pending performance review). You will receive a yearly progress review, and at the end of year 3, you may apply for a major review to determine whether the position will be converted to a permanent Lecturer post. The review will be overseen by a committee that is external to your academic department. Objectives of this post As part of the ambitious growth and expansion plans for the FutureNeuro Centre, we are seeking an innovative StAR Lecturer to join FutureNeuro, complementing the existing strengths at RCSI. RCSI has set a strategic objective to support up-and-coming research leaders to establish world- leading research teams and contribute to the continued development of teaching and world- class research programmes at RCSI. Research excellence aligned to the FutureNeuro Centre, together with leadership potential, is the primary focus of this recruitment. We would particularly welcome applications from individuals working in the following areas: Developmental Neuropsychiatry: Research examining biological, personal and societal risk factors for psychiatric disorders, mental health and recovery. In particular, predictors of outcome, treatment response, including clinical, psychological and biological factors that provide insights into disease mechanisms, have impact on clinical decision-making and prevention of illness and which can inform public mental health policy. Neural Engineering and biomaterials: Research that uses advanced materials to probe and interpret abnormal neural network function and/or innovative approaches to deliver novel therapeutics that repair and restore damaged tissue that underpins brain disease and degeneration. Digital Health: Research developing robust AI/ML solutions to better understand neurological disease, enhance diagnosis, disease monitoring, and patient self-management (including devices, e.g. seizure watches), and drive the innovation of digital devices in a real world setting. Research on interoperability between large data infrastructures, in a manner that enables secondary use of health data. Candidate Profile We are seeking a candidate with an exceptional track record in research, demonstrated research leadership, a higher degree in a relevant health-related discipline and must come highly recommended by their peers as a candidate of outstanding potential. The successful candidate must hold a PhD, MD or equivalent in biochemistry, molecular biology, digital health, psychology, psychiatry, epidemiology, neurology or another relevant discipline. Candidates must already have demonstrated scientific excellence with clear evidence of independent research leadership evident by highly impactful publications, fellowships and awards received. The successful applicant will be expected to obtain significant independent principal investigator-led research funding, such as a European Research Council grant or Wellcome Trust award. In addition, the applicant is expected to publish in leading journals, to supervise PhD/ MD students and to participate in undergraduate student teaching and training. Specifics of the Post The successful applicant will enter the programme with a 5-year fixed term contract and will be linked with a senior academic to provide mentorship. Funding to support a StAR MD student will be provided that may be jointly supervised by their senior academic advisor. All StAR Lecturers will receive considerable evaluation and feedback every year from both their academic advisor and a Research Institute evaluation committee that monitors their progress. At the end of the 3rd year, the StAR Lecturer will be eligible to apply for a major evaluation, and those that have had outstanding performance with regard to quality publications and success in obtaining research income that will ensure independent investigator status may be made permanent. During the non-tenure phase of their contract, StAR Lecturers will also have the opportunity to provide dedicated contact teaching hours in a supportive environment per semester so that they might begin to develop their teaching skills in advance of a permanent position. Upon appointment, the StAR Lecturer and their academic mentor will devise a 5-year plan for both research and is generally expected that in year 1 the StAR Lecturer will have protected time from teaching to establish their research programme at RCSI, with contribution to teaching within their academic department commencing in year 2, as coordinated and approved by their Head of Department. The 5-year plan should also incorporate how the StAR Lecturer will utilise and develop the MD student, dependent on which may be allocated. The 5-year plan will address the following points: The research questions and why they are significant and complement/differ from current state of the art research and competitors worldwide; The research project of the MD student; Plan for winning leading grants; The mechanism by which the academic advisor will assist in achieving success; Plan for teaching, commencing in year 2, coordinated and approved by the relevant Head of Department. The purpose of the career planning exercise is to agree longer term goals (i.e., 5 years) and will be monitored through RCSI's annual Professional Development Planning (PDP) process Key Responsibilities include: Establishing a research programme complementary to ongoing research themes aligned with FutureNeuro and the RCSI Research Strategy; Securing funding so as to sustain a research group of postgraduate students and other research staff, with resultant publications in journals of high quality/impact; Participating in the administration and delivery of current teaching programmes, teaching modalities and assessment of undergraduate students; Identifying, promoting and maintaining successful collaborations with academic and industry partners; Liaising with colleagues, clinical and non-clinical, across RCSI international campuses in the facilitation of teaching and research activities; Undergoing programmes of training and development as may be required; Performing such other related duties as may be required; Representing the best interests of RCSI at all times. Person Specification: Doctoral degree e.g., PhD, MD or equivalent; Internationally competitive research record, as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications in journals of high quality/impact, grant support, fellowships and awards received and supervision of postgraduate students; Evidence of international reputation through membership and contributions to international societies, conference planning/organization, journal reviewing and invitations to speak at conferences/universities would strengthen applications; Effective communication style appropriate to audience and situation; Commitment to education and public engagement in research. Strong commitment to own personal and professional development. Application Process Applications should be submitted via the RCSI careers portal and should include the following: Current CV/resume; Completion of the online application form including the contact details of a minimum of two referees. Please note the closing date for applications is August 29th 2025.
Job Title: Postdoctoral Fellow Department: School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences Reporting to: Dr Jennifer Dowling Location: Brain Inflammation Group Ireland (BIGie), Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI), 123 St. Stephens Green, Dublin 2, Ireland Contract/Duration: 3 years full time with possibility of extension Remuneration: Appointable at Post-doctoral researcher - PD2 Point 1 of the IUA researcher salary scale (September, 2025 onwards) Closing Date: 16th July 2025 RCSI is a community of academic, research, clinical and professional staff working collaboratively to lead the world to better health. Here, you will thrive in an innovative and inclusive atmosphere and your personal development and wellbeing will be supported. We invite you to join us to help deliver on our exciting mission "To educate, nurture and discover for the benefit of human health". We seek candidates whose experience to date has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to the "Race Equality Action Plan 2025-2029" at RCSI. Our students come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds. This makes our university stronger and ensures we hire the best talent. Innovating for a Healthier Future 2023-2027 is RCSI's new five-year strategic plan. Through it, RCSI will enhance human health by meeting the health workforce needs of society, creating the insights and inventions that drive health improvements, and working in partnership with patients and the public in support of better health and well-being for all. The strategy unites the RCSI community in supporting the UN Sustainable Development Goals - with a particular focus on Goal 3, which targets good health and well-being. For each of the last six years, RCSI has been positioned in the Top 300 of universities worldwide in the Times Higher World University Rankings. We are proud that RCSI ranks fifth in the world for "Good Health and Well-being" in the Times Higher Education #SDG #SDG Impact Rankings 2024. This reflects our commitment to supporting people of all ages to live healthy lives and our work to promote the concepts of well-being and positive health. In 2024, RCSI was delighted to be named one of the Sunday Times Best Places to Work in Ireland. At RCSI, our core values of Respect, Collaboration, Scholarship, and Innovation are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment where every colleague is valued and empowered to thrive. Our dedication to these values ensures that we foster a culture of mutual respect, open collaboration, continuous learning, and innovative thinking. Join us at RCSI, where your contributions will be recognised, and you will be part of a dynamic team making a real impact on global health. About Our Research RCSI recognises that excellence in research is critical to the quality of its educational activities, its credibility, and, overall, to its mission to enhance human health. RCSI's research strategy aims to build upon its strength in translational biomedical and clinical research to deliver transformational, high impact changes in health care. Targeting both Irish national and EU funding, along with increased collaboration with industry, is a major part of the RCSI research strategy. Forging increased collaboration between RCSI PIs and industry is of critical importance to achieving success in this area. RCSI is also committed to provide its researchers with the supports and developmental opportunities to enable them to continuously grow and support their overall career development. About FutureNeuro FutureNeuro is a national research centre focused on chronic and rare neurological diseases, funded by Research Ireland and based at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. Led by Prof. David Henshall, FutureNeuro brings together multidisciplinary scientific teams with clinicians and industry to deliver advances in diagnostic medicine, personalized and network therapeutics, cross-linked by a national e-Health infrastructure platform that is disease-focused. The mission of FutureNeuro is to accelerate discoveries on genetic diagnosis and advanced molecular treatments supported by enabling e-health technology for chronic and rare neurological diseases. Building initially on internationally recognized strengths in epilepsy and motor neuron disease research, the Centre aims to develop additional research programmes in other chronic and rare neurological diseases. Project Summary Epilepsy is a common neurological condition characterised by spontaneous recurrent seizures that affects people of all ages. Seizures result broadly from imbalances in excitatory and inhibitory transmission which enable synchronous firing of neuronal networks. Current anti-seizure medicines (ASMs) are heavily 'neurocentric', targeting ion channels and neurotransmitter systems. Importantly, current treatments fail to control seizures in about 30% of patients with temporal lobe epilepsy (TLE) and current ASMs are not disease-modifying and cannot prevent epilepsy developing in at-risk individuals. New approaches are urgently needed. Aberrant cellular metabolism can be both cause and consequence of seizure activity. Disruptions in energy homeostasis and glutamate metabolism can lead to excitotoxicity, cell death, and seizure symptom. The eminent field of immunometabolism clearly demonstrates how cellular metabolism tightly regulates inflammation and immune cell function to impact disease. Work in our group has started to elucidate the pathways involved with regard to epilepsy. This project will investigate critical regulators of inflammation and metabolic pathways to gain mechanistic understanding of the epilepsies and yield new therapeutic targets. Key Objectives and Methodology The list below comprises objectives and methodology of a four-year research program that the successful applicant for this role will work on in conjunction with a postgraduate student. Investigate the role of immunometabolism in epilepsy using an in vivo model of TLE, state-of-the-art spatial proteomic analysis, metabolic assays (Seahorse Flux Analyser), primary glia, neurons and co-cultures. Determine the role of neuroinflammation on neuronal function and hyperexcitability using imaging and neurophysiologic approaches to examine epileptiform and interictal discharges in mouse hippocampal brain slices Examine the role of neuroinflammation on the Astrocytic-Glutamate-Glutamine cycle and inhibitory interneurons by HPLC and immunohistochemistry. Evaluate a patented nucleic acid approach within the lab known as a target site blocker as a novel treatment for epilepsy Translational work will also be initiated employing human iPSC cultures. Description of research group at RCSI: The Brain Inflammation Group Ireland (BIGie) is a highly dynamic team led by Dr Dowling that includes researchers from various scientific disciplines. The group integrates molecular and cell biology approaches with in vivo studies to understand the neuroimmune axis and its impact on neurological disorders. Specifically, the group delves into macrophage and glia biology, immunometabolism, neuroinflammation and targeting the same for the treatment of injury and disease in the brain. Current research interests include the molecular understanding of neuroimmune interactions in epilepsy, multiple sclerosis and brain tumors. In addition, the group is actively involved in working in partnership with clinical, academic, industry-based experts and patient advocacy groups. Dr Dowling is passionate about the groups research, the people she works with, teaching, mentorship and supporting the next generation of scientists. Dr Dowling is a council member of Neuroscience Ireland and the All Ireland Multiple Sclerosis Research Network. Specifically, the duties of the post are: The successful candidate will be expected to be highly motivated and to perform with a high level of independence. The successful candidate will work with external collaborators (academic, clinical, industry and patient advocacy groups) and internally within RCSI The successful applicant will represent the labs work at national and international conferences The candidate would be expected to write scientific reports and reviews The candidate will work in the laboratory with researchers at various training levels and would be expected to provide training and supervision of students and other staff Undergo appropriate training for specialised technical procedures, career training and development both in Ireland and overseas as may be required from time to time Participate in other research programmes within the laboratories Ensure that all RCSI policies and procedures are adhered to Comply with statutory legislation and RCSI rules and requirements in furtherance of your own and general staff welfare and safety Represent the best interests of RCSI at all times Qualifications - (Essential): Applicants should have a PhD in Neuroscience/Immunology or related biological subject Knowledge & Experience - (Essential): Experience with an in vivo model of epilepsy OR other neurological disorder Ability to work successfully and engage positively with colleagues, collaborators, students and project stakeholders Strong research and scientific English writing skills Good scientific track record as demonstrated by authorship on research papers in relevant field Knowledge & Experience - (Desirable): Experience in analysis of spatial transcriptomics, single cell sequencing, microarray OR omics data. Experience with induced (iPSC) cultures Self-motivated, hard-working and willing to contribute towards growing research in the area of Neuroimmunology and Immunometabolism Excellent communication style and proficient in report writing and presentation skills Experience in co-supervision of postgraduate candidates and/or undergraduate students.
Job Title: Post-Doctoral Researcher Department: Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery Reporting to: Dr Catherine Fitzgerald Location: 123 St Stephens Green, Dublin 2 Contract/Duration: Full-time, Specified purpose contract up to 12 months Closing Date: 16th of July 2025 RCSI is a community of academic, research, clinical and professional staff working collaboratively to lead the world to better health. Here, you will thrive in an innovative and inclusive atmosphere and your personal development and wellbeing will be supported. We invite you to join us to help deliver on our exciting mission "To educate, nurture and discover for the benefit of human health". We seek candidates whose experience to date has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to the "Race Equality Action Plan 2025-2029" at RCSI. Our students come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds. This makes our university stronger and ensures we hire the best talent. Innovating for a Healthier Future 2023-2027 is RCSI's new five-year strategic plan. Through it, RCSI will enhance human health by meeting the health workforce needs of society, creating the insights and inventions that drive health improvements, and working in partnership with patients and the public in support of better health and well-being for all. The strategy unites the RCSI community in supporting the UN Sustainable Development Goals - with a particular focus on Goal 3, which targets good health and well-being. For each of the last six years, RCSI has been positioned in the Top 300 of universities worldwide in the Times Higher World University Rankings. We are proud that RCSI ranks fifth in the world for "Good Health and Well-being" in the Times Higher Education #SDG #SDG Impact Rankings 2024. This reflects our commitment to supporting people of all ages to live healthy lives and our work to promote the concepts of well-being and positive health. In 2024, RCSI was delighted to be named one of the Sunday Times Best Places to Work in Ireland. At RCSI, our core values of Respect, Collaboration, Scholarship, and Innovation are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment where every colleague is valued and empowered to thrive. Our dedication to these values ensures that we foster a culture of mutual respect, open collaboration, continuous learning, and innovative thinking. Join us at RCSI, where your contributions will be recognised, and you will be part of a dynamic team making a real impact on global health. About Our Research RCSI recognises that excellence in research is critical to the quality of its educational activities, its credibility, and, overall, to its mission to enhance human health. RCSI's research strategy aims to build upon its strength in translational biomedical and clinical research to deliver transformational, high impact changes in health care. Targeting both Irish national and EU funding, along with increased collaboration with industry, is a major part of the RCSI research strategy. Forging increased collaboration between RCSI PIs and industry is of critical importance to achieving success in this area. RCSI is also committed to provide its researchers with the supports and developmental opportunities to enable them to continuously grow and support their overall career development. Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery at RCSI - Post-Doctoral Researcher 1. Job Title and Summary The European Centre of Excellence for Research in Continuing Professional Development (UPGRADE) is located within the Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery at RCSI. The aim of UPGRADE is to establish a pan-European network of researchers, clinicians, regulators and professional bodies to advance the science of continuing professional development (CPD) through research, fostering partnerships that enable knowledge exchange to attain CPD best practices across Europe. We have three critical goals: To support collaborative research projects among European and national partners. To build networks among academic and clinical practice colleagues and organisations to boost CPD research. To develop and strengthen national CPD systems in European countries through data-driven knowledge about CPD best practice. UPGRADE is seeking a Post-Doctoral Researcher to work directly with the PI, Dr Catherine Fitzgerald, on progressing and expanding designated research projects focused on the development of the Centre. This role will include responsibilities relating to managing day to day activities of existing research grants and generating new research funding, and translating outputs for academic publication, intellectual property and commercialisation. The role will require you to work closely in collaboration with a wide range of stakeholders, including national and international collaborators, industry partners and grant funding bodies. You will be directed by and under the supervision of the Centre's Principal Investigator Dr Catherine Fitzgerald (or their nominee) for the listed activities unless otherwise stated. You will be expected to carry out the below list of responsibilities together with any additional duties requested of you by your Principal investigator. 2. Responsibilities Research Conduct individual and/or collaborative research to the highest ethical standards in a variety of settings. Carry out any administrative and management work associated with your programme of research. Substantially contribute to the identification of external funding sources, the preparation of grant proposals and the assessment of research findings for potential commercial exploitation. Engage in the dissemination of the results of the research in which you are engaged in for relevant research stakeholders in the appropriate form. Problem-solve research challenges. Contribute discrete components of a larger project under the general direction of a senior or principal researcher. Prepare complete documentation of research activities for reference purposes, including following applicable data management protocols. Analyse, interpret, and document research findings for review. Compare actual and expected results and suggest solutions to correct the deviations. Evaluate existing research and recommend improvements to ensure quality and productivity. Assist in the preparation of proposals and reports. Contribution to Research Group and University Engage in the wider research and scholarly activities of your research group and contribute to its profile by participating in promotional activity. Participate in internal/external networks for the exchange of information and to form relationships for future research collaboration. Participate in virtual meetings and managing tasks across different time zones. 3. Skills and Qualifications Knowledge and Expertise Demonstrates knowledge of a research discipline and field. Demonstrates the ability to generate new ideas and link and build upon existing ideas to generate unique concepts and solutions with integrity. Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the policy, practices and procedures that are relevant to the role. This will include knowledge and understanding of Research Ethics, and may also include broader University, sector, and external sponsor or funder policies. Demonstrates an understanding of the operational and management requirements of a successful research project. Proficiency with remote work tools. Research Environment Demonstrates evidence of research activity and a commitment to ongoing research and publications. Demonstrates a thorough understanding of the research environment both nationally and internationally and the ability to contribute substantially to grant applications. Demonstrates an understanding of the commercialisation process. Demonstrates good communication, mentoring, and interpersonal skills with the capability of working within a project team to achieve results. Demonstrates an ability to manage self, time, resources, and people to enable a high level of personal effectiveness. Person Specification Essential: PhD degree in an education or social science discipline. Has a track record in research, academic writing, conference and presentation skills. Has excellent computer, and verbal & written communication skills. Previous experience of both quantitative and qualitative data analysis, interpretation and presenting results. Person Specification Desirable: Has an effective communication style, appropriate to audience and situation. Has a strong commitment to own personal and professional development. Has excellent time-management skills in order to effectively progress across all three domains of responsibilities (teaching, research and service). Can build and maintain strong working relationships. Has a proven ability to work both independently and in a team. We are all too aware that imposter syndrome and the confidence gap can sometimes stop fantastic candidates putting themselves forward, so please do submit an application - we'd love to hear from you. Application Process Please apply online through the RCSI careers portal on the closing date with your CV and cover letter. Click here to read our Recruitment and Selection Policy for Researcher. Informal Enquiries: Informal enquiries are invited in the first instance through Clarissa Disconzi, Human Resources Department (email: ). All applications for this post must be made through the career's webpage Clarissa can arrange for relevant queries on the academic aspects of the role to be addressed by the hiring manager. Please note we do not accept CVs directly.
Title: Programme Manager, Health Service Improvement Programmes: NPPPEP Department: Department of Surgical Affairs Tenure: Full time, temporary - 12 month contract initially Location: Dublin 8, Dr Steevens Hospital. (ability to travel and overnight stays is required) Reporting to: This role will report to the HSE Director of Strategic Programmes, Office of the Chief Clinical Officer, and have a close working relationship with the RCSI National Clinical Programmes This post is envisaged to be a full-time role but Part Time of 0.5 FTE and above will be considered. RCSI will be the employer of this role, but the role itself will be based in the HSE. Secondments from within the HSE will be considered RCSI is a community of academic, research, clinical and professional staff working collaboratively to lead the world to better health. Here, you will thrive in an innovative and inclusive atmosphere and your personal development and wellbeing will be supported. We invite you to join us to help deliver on our exciting mission "To educate, nurture and discover for the benefit of human health". For each of the last six years, RCSI has been positioned in the Top 300 of universities worldwide in the Times Higher World University Rankings. We are proud that RCSI ranks fifth in the world for "Good Health and Well- being" in the Times Higher Education #SDG #SDG Impact Rankings 2024. This reflects our commitment to supporting people of all ages to live healthy lives and our work to promote the concepts of well-being and positive health. Our values of Respect, Collaboration, Scholarship and Innovation continue to unite and direct our purpose. Innovating for a Healthier Future 2023-2027 is RCSI's new five-year strategic plan. Through it, RCSI will enhance human health by meeting the health workforce needs of society, creating the insights and inventions that drive health improvements, and working in partnership with patients and the public in support of better health and well-being for all. The strategy unites the RCSI community in supporting the UN Sustainable Development Goals - with a particular focus on Goal 3, which targets good health and well-being. More details about RCSI can be ; in particular. RCSI is a community of academic, research, clinical and professional staff working collaboratively to lead the world to better health. Here, you will thrive in an innovative and inclusive atmosphere and your personal development and wellbeing will be supported. We invite you to join us to help deliver on our exciting mission "To educate, nurture and discover for the benefit of human health". We seek candidates whose experience to date has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to the "Race Equality Action Plan 2025-2029" at RCSI. Our students come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds. This makes our university stronger and ensures we hire the best talent. The role: The Programme Manager role will support the delivery and implementation The National Perioperative Patient Pathway Enhancement Programme (NPPPEP) NPPPEP is a multiphase, data-driven programme which will bring together knowledge and insights from frontline theatre staff and operations departments from hospitals across Ireland. NPPPEP is a collaborative initiative between the HSE, the RCSI, the National Clinical Programme for Surgery (NCPS), National Clinical Programme for Anaesthesia (NCPA) and participating Health Regions and hospitals to improve operating theatre access and flow. Frontline theatre staff along with Hospital and Regional management participate in a data-informed governance and improvement system to optimally use scarce HSE theatre and procedure room resources. The RCSI is the Technical Partner for this programme providing guidance on programme design, development, and delivery with specialised input to the measurement system used. This measurement system enables traction to achieve the programmes objectives of Increase overall theatre effectiveness. Increase overall theatre throughput. Ensure procedures are undertaken in the most effective locations within hospitals. Utilise any additional capacity created to reduce hospitals groups surgical waiting lists. The core focus within the Programme manager's remit is to effectively bring together the expertise of the clinical teams along with the perspectives of internal and external stakeholders to drive major change initiatives that improve healthcare service delivery. A fundamental priority is to support the redesigning of clinical service delivery to ensure that services are integrated and are optimized. There will be an emphasis on the use of project management skills and the application of best practice in change management and implementation to support innovation in clinical service delivery to improve care and provide an end-to-end service. The post-holder will have autonomous responsibility and will have the ability to balance a very busy workload and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. This is a full-time temporary role, offered on a one-year fixed term basis initially but part time will also be considered from 0.5 FTE and above. Summary of Post The post-holder will provide expert support to the team within the office of the HSE Director of Strategic Programmes to deliver NPPPEP and related Strategic Programmes of improvement. This will enable the creation of improved patient value with respect to pathways and services, improved clinical and operational outcomes through innovation and the optimization of resources. The Programme Manager has responsibility for overseeing change and improvement projects within NPPPEP and associated projects. The post holder will work alongside Clinical and Management Teams to provide practical support in the development and delivery of projects that support cost improvement and quality service improvement. The post holder will also: Provide robust project management support using evidence-based project management methodologies. Facilitate the provision of change capability to support the deployment of the Service's Improvement Portfolio, ensuring improvements are sustainable, by supporting and facilitating service improvement interventions with all staff across the various projects of services. Supporting Operations Managers, Senior Clinician and clinical staff in the definition of benefits and development of a benefits model, testing benefit assumptions and defining appropriate measures to assess benefits Establish performance monitoring and review processes to ensure effective management of the project on behalf of the Steering Group. They will be required to provide evidence, analysis, assessment and confirmation that the project is progressing to plan. Establish and maintain a project risk register. Identify and escalate project risks to the Steering Group and work towards the resolution of risks as deemed appropriate by Steering group. Update the risk register following Steering Group's assessment of risk and follow up on actions assigned to owners or the various risks identified. Plan and prioritize your own workload to ensure timescales are met and work is delivered to the expected quality standard. Regularly assess project progress against targets and report as required to the Steering Group and individual project partner organisations. Consult and engage with relevant stakeholders and subject matter experts to identify opportunities for service improvement innovations and designs. The post holder will oversee and programme manage all aspects of the NPPPEP implementation phases within hospital sites and Health Regions including the following: The implementation of the Theatre Measurement Model (TMM) Compile, interpret, analyse TMM outputs for capacity, access and flow metrics for collective sites/Health Region Support teams in setting SMART goals around local opportunities i.e. on specific lists on specific days Support sites/Health Regions in setting system-wide goals for strategic and collective opportunity based on Right Patient - Right Place (shift left) aligned with collective waiting lists Support the local team in the development of a plan to sustain the programme structure and scale up and spread Stakeholder Engagement & Communications Ensure that highly effective communication mechanisms and processes are in place to manage, motivate and influence multiple project stakeholders to ensure delivery of programmes. Demonstrate pro-active commitment to all communications with internal and external stakeholders. Identify and engage with relevant stakeholders, work collaboratively with other interdependent clinical programmes, patients and service users to enable co-design and evidence-informed delivery of agreed outputs, outcomes and benefits. Responsibility for the planning and preparation, including administrative support duties and follow up of programme meetings (internal and external), conferences etc. Programme Management, Governance & Reporting Manage, on behalf of the office Director, assigned programme planning cycles, corporate reporting, reviews, benefits realisation, risks and issues, change requests, dependencies, lessons learned and resource planning for delivery of work-packages. Implement robust programme management methodology in line with best practice methodologies and processes to enable successful programme performance and delivery. Manage funding and external resources allocated to relevant programmes and ensure that costs incurred are within approved allocation and monitored against plans. Ensure all programme related documents and outputs, which require approval, are progressed in accordance with appropriate governance models, governing policies and legislation. Regularly assess project progress against targets and report as required to the Steering Group and individual project partner organisations. Manage all programme related internal and external communications including, briefing papers, Parliamentary Question responses, DOH requests, HSE Senior management briefings/updates etc. Maintain confidentiality and a high level of professionalism at all times. Operations and Planning Prepare evidence-informed business cases and applications for programme funding which are aligned to the overarching aim of the programme and in line with guidelines on processes, such as annual estimates and national service planning and Slintecare funding initiatives. Support and manage the PMO to meet obligations relating to statutory and other information requests. Key Management Reporting Requirements Develop, maintain and co-ordinate a standard suite of programme implementation/project reports to meet the requirements of key stakeholders and governance fora. Ensure the consistency and standardisation of programme tracking and reporting. Ensure programme portfolio adherence to all relevant organisational and legislative requirements. Resourcing and Finance Demonstrate value for money across all resourcing utilisations. Ensure optimum use of resources in line with current best practice. Manage funded projects and initiatives to deliver high quality services, value for money and in compliance with good governance. Person Specification Educated to degree level or equivalent significant experience of working at a similar level in specialist area. Educated to Post Graduate level in relevant area or significant experience of working at an equivalent level Significant experience of managing and delivering projects in a healthcare environment with a mixed programme of work including planning, organising, and evaluating complex or significant multi-year projects and moving with ease between concurrent projects using structured change and project methodologies. Experience in the analysis and interpretation of data to inform decisions, recommendations and reports. Experience of managing and working collaboratively cross functionally with multiple internal and external stakeholders to achieve results, as relevant to this role. Candidates must possess the requisite knowledge and ability, including a high standard of suitability, for the proper discharge of the office. Enthusiasm, confidence and the ability to work flexibly and without close direction are essential. In return, you will have the opportunity of being in the forefront of health service delivery. In addition to the satisfaction of working in a progressive, dynamic service there will be excellent development opportunities. Knowledge and Skills Demonstrable understanding and experience of managing transformational change projects within the health sector. High level of understanding of service or process redesign methodologies and evidence of application over sustained period of time High level of understanding of change management methodology and evidence of successful application over sustained period of time High level of skill acquired through experience of project management packages Ability to collect, analyse and interpret complex data and information from a variety of sources ensuring high degree of accuracy. Excellent communication skills including presentation skills. Experience of interpreting data to inform decisions and recommendations. Experience of managing and working collaboratively with multiple internal and external stakeholders, as relevant to this role.
Job Title: Operations Coordinator Reporting To: Head of Department of nominee Location: This role will be primarily based at Children's Health Ireland at Crumlin but the successful candidate will be required to support other clinical sites as required School (or department): Paediatrics Contract type/duration: Full-time, contract of indefinite duration Closing date for applications: 13 July 2025 RCSI is a community of academic, research, clinical and professional staff working collaboratively to lead the world to better health. Here, you will thrive in an innovative and inclusive atmosphere and your personal development and wellbeing will be supported. We invite you to join us to help deliver on our exciting mission "To educate, nurture and discover for the benefit of human health". For each of the last six years, RCSI has been positioned in the Top 300 of universities worldwide in the Times Higher World University Rankings. We are proud that RCSI ranks fifth in the world for "Good Health and Well- being" in the Times Higher Education #SDG #SDG Impact Rankings 2024. This reflects our commitment to supporting people of all ages to live healthy lives and our work to promote the concepts of well-being and positive health. Our values of Respect, Collaboration, Scholarship and Innovation continue to unite and direct our purpose. Innovating for a Healthier Future 2023-2027 is RCSI's new five-year strategic plan. Through it, RCSI will enhance human health by meeting the health workforce needs of society, creating the insights and inventions that drive health improvements, and working in partnership with patients and the public in support of better health and well-being for all. The strategy unites the RCSI community in supporting the UN Sustainable Development Goals - with a particular focus on Goal 3, which targets good health and well-being. More details about RCSI can be ; in particular. RCSI is a community of academic, research, clinical and professional staff working collaboratively to lead the world to better health. Here, you will thrive in an innovative and inclusive atmosphere and your personal development and wellbeing will be supported. We invite you to join us to help deliver on our exciting mission "To educate, nurture and discover for the benefit of human health". We seek candidates whose experience to date has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to the "Race Equality Action Plan 2025-2029" at RCSI. Our students come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds. This makes our university stronger and ensures we hire the best talent. About the post: The objective of this post is to assist the Head of Department and all the teaching staff to deliver Paediatric teaching in an efficient and student friendly way. This role will ensure the smooth and supportive clinical placements of all RCSI students on site to ensure learning outcomes are achieved, issues are addressed, and quality sustained and safely. The successful candidate will be expected to: Plan and organise the clinical and practical paediatric student placement agenda and schedule Ensure clinical sites are prepared and ready to receive students, this work will be done in close collaboration with Consultants and Clinical Educators and other relevant RCSI and hospital colleagues Job Responsibilities Organising the timetabling and scheduling of Paediatrics teaching Liaising with RCSI Paediatrics Academic Staff, hospital consultants and external lecturers to ensure the educationally valid and student friendly delivery of all the clinical paediatric curriculum - including but not limited to lectures, assessments, simulation & clinical skills, OSCE, Case based presentations, and bedside tutorials. Liaising with CHI @ Crumlin staff to ensure the availability of lecture theatres and tutorial rooms. Managing the attendance of students at learning and assessment activities Organising the notification, preparation and selection process for student research attachments and electives as required at CHI @ Crumlin & CHI @ Temple Street. Administering Moodle on behalf of Paediatrics - this includes the uploading of all teaching material, assisting in the administration of those modules coordinated by Paediatrics and the module exams. Liaising with the Student Academic & Regulatory Affairs (SARA) department in the coordinating of student allocations, examinations and assessment. Liaising with all stakeholders as directed by the Head of Department or nominee in organising and implementing the Paediatrics element of agreed undergraduate teaching. Organising and attending meetings as requested by the Head of Department. Managing Departmental room booking. Organising the Simulation teaching logistics. Undergoing programmes of training and development as may be required from time to time. Representing the best interests of the Paediatrics Department/RCSI at all times Performing such other duties as may be required Knowledge & Experience - (Essential): Strong organisational and administrative skills with the ability to focus on, produce results, and prioritise objectives. Capable of archiving and maintaining teaching materials and equipment for continued use. Very Strong IT skills especially MS Office: Excel PowerPoint, access, and E-Learning systems, with previous experience on Moodle an advantage An effective communication style appropriate to audience and situation. Ability to make decisions and meet deadlines. The ability to work on one's own initiative as well as in a team environment. Experience and a proven track record working in an academic administrative environment would be an advantage. We are all too aware that imposter syndrome and the confidence gap can sometimes stop fantastic candidates putting themselves forward, so please do submit an application - we'd love to hear from you. Application Process Please apply online through the RCSI careers portal on the closing date with your CV and cover letter. Informal Enquiries: Informal enquiries are invited in the first instance through the Senior Departmental Coordinator, Louise Burke, . All applications for this post must be made through the career's webpage Please note we do not accept CVs directly.
Job Title: Senior Operations Coordinator (Mat Leave) Reporting To: APPEL Director & National Coordinator Location: RCSI, Beaux Lane House, Mercer St Lower, Dublin 2 School (or department): APPEL Contract type/duration: Full Time, specified purpose contract (Maternity leave cover) Closing date for applications: Wednesday 16th July 2025 RCSI is a community of academic, research, clinical and professional staff working collaboratively to lead the world to better health. Here, you will thrive in an innovative and inclusive atmosphere and your personal development and wellbeing will be supported. We invite you to join us to help deliver on our exciting mission "To educate, nurture and discover for the benefit of human health". For each of the last six years, RCSI has been positioned in the Top 300 of universities worldwide in the Times Higher World University Rankings. We are proud that RCSI ranks fifth in the world for "Good Health and Well-being" in the Times Higher Education #SDG #SDG Impact Rankings 2024. This reflects our commitment to supporting people of all ages to live healthy lives and our work to promote the concepts of well-being and positive health. Our values of Respect, Collaboration, Scholarship and Innovation continue to unite and direct our purpose. Innovating for a Healthier Future 2023-2027 is RCSI's new five-year strategic plan. Through it, RCSI will enhance human health by meeting the health workforce needs of society, creating the insights and inventions that drive health improvements, and working in partnership with patients and the public in support of better health and well-being for all. The strategy unites the RCSI community in supporting the UN Sustainable Development Goals - with a particular focus on Goal 3, which targets good health and well-being. More details about RCSI can be ; in particular. RCSI is a community of academic, research, clinical and professional staff working collaboratively to lead the world to better health. Here, you will thrive in an innovative and inclusive atmosphere and your personal development and wellbeing will be supported. We invite you to join us to help deliver on our exciting mission "To educate, nurture and discover for the benefit of human health". We seek candidates whose experience to date has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to the "Race Equality Action Plan 2025-2029" at RCSI. Our students come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds. This makes our university stronger and ensures we hire the best talent. About APPEL: APPEL is a consortium of the School of Pharmacy in UCC, the School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences in RCSI, and the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences in TCD. APPEL manages the experiential learning placements for the integrated pharmacy programmes of the three Schools of Pharmacy. APPEL bases its operations in RCSI, Dublin. Further information on APPEL can be found here: . About the post: APPEL is seeking a highly motivated Senior Operations Coordinator to undertake a key role as the team lead of the APPEL Operations team. This is a full time, maternity leave contract. Job Responsibilities Overseeing end to end administration of pharmacy student placements for the three Schools of Pharmacy in line with established governance and administrative procedures. Engaging with stakeholders to identify, recruit, and secure student placements. Overseeing the placement matching and assigning processes to ensure the best possible fit between students, training establishments, and trainers. Supporting the quality assurance (accreditation) processes for placements and trainers Coordinating the student and placement evaluation process Overseeing, updating, maintaining, and utilising the APPEL databases and records. Supporting APPEL Director with the administration of APPEL's finance system, (e.g. processing supplier invoices, maintaining the purchase order system, and invoice preparation). Overseeing and organising meetings and events. Duties may include, but are not limited to, event planning, drafting documentation, minute taking & follow up. Ensuring stakeholders are supported in an accurate, professional, courteous and timely manner, and that agreed service levels are achieved. Providing administrative/helpdesk support. Performing such other duties as may be required from time to time. Full training on the APPEL processes an procedures will be provided. Knowledge & Experience - (Essential): Strong organisational and administrative skills Experience of project management and/or process implementation and management An effective communication style appropriate to audience and situation Excellent stakeholder engagement skills A good team player Good computer literacy (particularly Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint) An ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and to be flexible An ability to handle confidential information with discretion Strong attention to detail Desirable Skills Some knowledge of the pharmacy workforce landscape Familiarity with VLE platform - MOODLE and CRM (Dynamics 365) We are all too aware that imposter syndrome and the confidence gap can sometimes stop fantastic candidates putting themselves forward, so please do submit an application - we'd love to hear from you. Application Process Please apply online through the RCSI careers portal on the closing date with your CV and cover letter. Informal Enquiries: Informal enquiries are invited in the first instance through the hiring manager Katherine Morrow (). All applications for this post must be made through the career's webpage Please note we do not accept CVs directly.
Title: Moodle VLE/eLearning Administrator Department: Department of Surgical Affairs Tenure:Permanent - Full time Location: 121 St. Stephen's Green Reporting to: Lead Technical Officer, DOSA Closing date: Sunday 13th of July at 23:45pm Royal College of Surgeons Ireland (RCSI): RCSI is a community of academic, research, clinical and professional staff working collaboratively to lead the world to better health. Here, you will thrive in an innovative and inclusive atmosphere and your personal development and wellbeing will be supported. We invite you to join us to help deliver on our exciting mission "To educate, nurture and discover for the benefit of human health". We seek candidates whose experience to date has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to the "Race Equality Action Plan 2025-2029" at RCSI. Our students come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds. This makes our university stronger and ensures we hire the best talent. Innovating for a Healthier Future 2023-2027 is RCSI's five-year strategic plan. Through it, RCSI will enhance human health by meeting the health workforce needs of society, creating the insights and inventions that drive health improvements, and working in partnership with patients and the public in support of better health and well-being for all. The strategy unites the RCSI community in supporting the UN Sustainable Development Goals - with a particular focus on Goal 3, which targets good health and well-being. At RCSI, our core values of Respect, Collaboration, Scholarship, and Innovation are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment where every colleague is valued and empowered to thrive. Our dedication to these values ensures that we foster a culture of mutual respect, open collaboration, continuous learning, and innovative thinking. Join us at RCSI, where your contributions will be recognised, and you will be part of a dynamic team making a real impact on global health. About the post The Department of Surgical Affairs (DOSA) is responsible for training surgeons and emergency medicine personnel as well as offering post graduate courses in advanced clinical practice, masters in surgery and surgical science and practice. In addition, CPD courses are available both online and hybrid online/class forms. Online courses support by DOSA are hosted on the Moodle platform. This role involves both maintaining and creating courses using our Moodle platform for our CPD courses, Post Graduate Courses and other courses offered. In addition, a portion of the work involves support our faculty to both make content available and support faculty in maintaining content. The role involves liaising with several course owners, surgical faculty as well as the IT department for Moodle support. The usual Moodle admin tasks such as enrolling, reporting and testing will be required. Duties include: Course Development & Design Collaborate with subject matter experts to scope, storyboard, and produce structured online learning modules. Transform draft materials (e.g., PowerPoint) into multimedia-rich Moodle courses using AI tools where appropriate. Apply best practices in instructional design, accessibility (e.g., Universal Design for Learning), and mobile-first content layout. Use HTML, CSS, and JavaScript where needed to refine course appearance and interactivity (H5P, embedded content). Create or refine quizzes, clinical scenarios, and assessments using AI tools like ChatGPT. Moodle Platform Administration Create and manage Moodle courses and modules, including enrolment, user groups, and course configuration. Maintain content across CPD and postgraduate programmes-ensuring clarity, accuracy, and consistency. Troubleshoot user issues and enrol new learners (including batch processing for CPD course registrations). Manage course landing pages and associated Moodle plug-ins. Oversee annual course refresh cycles and self-paced CPD course updates based on learner feedback. Stakeholder Support & Collaboration Act as the primary contact for Moodle-related support and technical queries. Coordinate across academic leads, course administrators, IT support, and external contributors. Support SMEs and administrative teams through informal training and onboarding as needed. Provide clear communication on project timelines, feedback cycles, and course launch schedules. Project and Process Management Attend team meetings and contribute updates on e-learning projects and innovation strategies. Evaluate course effectiveness through feedback forms and learner performance data. Participate in broader projects across DOSA and the university as required. Stay current with developments in instructional design and online learning platforms. Representing the best interests of the Department/RCSI at all time Person specification Essential Knowledge & Experience Experience administering Moodle or another LMS Proven instructional design experience, ideally in a healthcare or academic setting Strong understanding of course structure, online pedagogy, and learner-centred design Familiarity with multimedia creation tools (e.g., Synthesia, Canva, ElevenLabs, Audacity) Experience supporting non-technical users and delivering informal training High attention to detail, excellent time management, and a proactive attitude Desirable Knowledge & Experience Familiarity with HTML, CSS, JavaScript for front-end web content adjustments Understanding of instructional design models (e.g., ADDIE) Knowledge of Universal Design for Learning and accessibility standards Familiarity with tools such as H5P and AI content creation platforms (ChatGPT, Copilot) Experience working in medical education or with clinical content Skills & Competencies Strong communication skills (written and verbal) Excellent organisational and multitasking abilities Self-motivated, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a cross-functional team A creative mindset, with a focus on learner engagement and continuous improvement We are all too aware that imposter syndrome and the confidence gap can sometimes stop fantastic candidates putting themselves forward, so please do submit an application - we'd love to hear from you. Application Process Please apply online through the RCSI careers portal on the closing date with your CV and cover letter. Informal Enquiries: Informal enquiries are invited in the first instance through Human Resources Department (email: ) All applications for this post must be made through the career's webpage
Job Title: Lecturer School (or department): Joint Appointment between Graduate School of Healthcare Management (GSM) & School of Pharmacy & Biomolecular Sciences (PBS) Reporting To: Head of School, PBS and Director of Academic Programmes, GSM Location: St Stephen's Green, Dublin 2 Contract type/duration: Full time, Permanent Closing date for applications: 21st July 2025 Royal College of Surgeons Ireland (RCSI): RCSI is a community of academic, research, clinical and professional staff working collaboratively to lead the world to better health. Here, you will thrive in an innovative and inclusive atmosphere and your personal development and wellbeing will be supported. We invite you to join us to help deliver on our exciting mission "To educate, nurture and discover for the benefit of human health". We seek candidates whose experience to date has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to the "Race Equality Action Plan 2025-2029" at RCSI. Our students come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds. This makes our university stronger and ensures we hire the best talent. Innovating for a Healthier Future 2023-2027 is RCSI's five-year strategic plan. Through it, RCSI will enhance human health by meeting the health workforce needs of society, creating the insights and inventions that drive health improvements, and working in partnership with patients and the public in support of better health and well-being for all. The strategy unites the RCSI community in supporting the UN Sustainable Development Goals - with a particular focus on Goal 3, which targets good health and well-being. For each of the last six years, RCSI has been positioned in the Top 300 of universities worldwide in the Times Higher World University Rankings. We are proud that RCSI ranks fifth in the world for "Good Health and Well-being" in the Times Higher Education #SDG #SDG Impact Rankings 2024. This reflects our commitment to supporting people of all ages to live healthy lives and our work to promote the concepts of well-being and positive health. In 2024, RCSI was delighted to be named one of the Sunday Times Best Places to Work in Ireland. At RCSI, our core values of Respect, Collaboration, Scholarship, and Innovation are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment where every colleague is valued and empowered to thrive. Our dedication to these values ensures that we foster a culture of mutual respect, open collaboration, continuous learning, and innovative thinking. Join us at RCSI, where your contributions will be recognised, and you will be part of a dynamic team making a real impact on global health. School of Pharmacy & Biomolecular Sciences (PBS): The School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences at RCSI is part of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, situated on St Stephen's Green, in the heart of Dublin. The vision of the RCSI School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences over the last 5 years is to be recognised internationally as a leading centre for pharmacy and health sciences education, research and innovation and we have focused on growth and diversifying our educational offerings. Our educators and researchers are focused on delivering world-class, patient-centred and fully-integrated teaching and research. PBS currently offers both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, including a fully-integrated, five-year degree programme leading to the award of MPharm, along with an innovative future focused four-year degree programme leading to the award of BSc in Advanced Therapeutic Technologies (commenced September 2022). Our Masters in Technologies and Analytics in Precision medicine launched in September 2021 for students interested in building a career in the new and exciting discipline of precision medicine. The latter two programmes are supported by a €7.8M Higher Education Authority Human Capital Initiative Grant to develop programmes addressing the skills needs of industry and are aligned with RCSI's ambitions in the area of digital and connected health. Indeed, we developed these new programmes in collaboration with our pharma industry / medtech colleagues. In line with internationalization across RCSI, in 2024 we recruited our first cohort of 158 students in the International College of Pharmaceutical Innovation (ICPI) in Suzhou, China, our first Joint Educational Institute (JEI) in partnership with Soochow University. Graduate School of Healthcare Management (GSM): As part of a dedicated health sciences university, the RCSI Graduate School of Healthcare Management provides management and leadership research, education and training to health professionals around the world. As Ireland's only third level institution exclusively focused on developing the leadership and management competencies of health professionals, the School has grown rapidly, with over 500 students currently registered on postgraduate programmes in leadership, management, quality and patient safety; with exciting new programmes in digital health, change, and empowering women leaders. We have an established record of developing leaders in Ireland, the Middle East and Africa, with the ambition to go further. We aim to offer the very best in healthcare management education to professionals and leaders wherever they are in the world, working across geographic and disciplinary boundaries to share learning for the betterment of health and well-being globally. As a graduate school we challenge managers, clinicians, executives, policy makers and private sector leaders to engage with the latest ideas and practice. We are committed to research that expands understanding and drives learning. Directed at tackling grand challenges and wicked problems, our research and scholarship activity is organised around three intersecting themes: Quality, Leadership & Systems; Empowerment & Wellbeing, and; Entrepreneurship Innovation & Digital Disruption. While the School's primary focus is on Graduate education, we also have an increasingly important role to play in supporting the development and delivery of transversal competencies in the University's undergraduate programmes. Lecturer in Leadership & Management: The post-holder of this joint appointment between GSM & PBS will have a crucial role in shaping the leadership & management education and capabilities of PBS undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. You will lead on the design, development and delivery of leadership & management content with colleagues in PBS to support the design and delivery of clinical leadership & management content to equip graduates with the personal and professional skills to excel. You will use and develop novel approaches to deliver on our education programmes in this area as well as developing research methodologies to improve healthcare professionals' capability to lead and manage the delivery of healthcare solutions in complex, dynamic and hyper-connected organisational settings. It is expected that research will be internationally competitive, disseminated widely and will have significant impact in health fields globally. New funding will need to be sought to maintain and grow self-sustaining research. Applicants will also be expected to contribute to /undertake any associated management and administrative duties. Objectives of this post are To lead the design, development and delivery of a range of undergraduate and postgraduate modules. To use innovative teaching and learning approaches and material, which create interest, understanding and enthusiasm amongst students for a broad range of management and organization content To generate new research approaches and identify, adapt, develop and use research methodologies and techniques appropriate to the type of research and development undertaken To publish high impact research in quality journals and books, either as a sole author or in collaboration with others, and to devise, direct and develop research projects generating external research funding. To effectively undertake a range of administrative and managerial responsibilities including contributing to, directing and coordinating the adjuncts and faculty delivering on management specific undergraduate modules. Specific Responsibilities include: Teaching and Learning Preparation, delivery and assessment in the broad curricular areas of leadership, organisational management and personal development for our undergraduate and post-graduate programmes, as required, ensuring at all times that teaching material is innovative, up-to-date and in line with international best practice. Demonstrate a student-centred approach to all duties to ensure optimal educational outcomes. Lead and/or advise on modules within various educational programmes. Participate in cross-functional teams to design and deliver academic programmes. Contribute to the quality assurance/quality improvement and accreditation of all programmes delivered in the School. Participate in the delivery of our teaching learning, assessment and feedback strategy including the effective use of technology-enhanced learning. Maintain and develop the School's relationship with teaching/placement sites (as appropriate). Research and Scholarship To obtain new knowledge by theoretical and/or practical methods. To engage actively in research at a high level and to demonstrate intellectual leadership and achieve high visibility in the field, at national and international level. To lead research proposals, identify sources of funding, submit funding bids, and plan the research activities to be undertaken. To ensure appropriate dissemination of research to national and international audiences by scholarly publication or other outputs appropriate to the relevant academic discipline. To develop national and international research links and use expertise, experience and judgement to decide how to design and execute research work. To engage in external academic activities in accordance with the School/University research strategy and to monitor research findings with a view to maximising impact and opportunities for commercial exploitation. To plan, co-ordinate and lead research activities in accordance with a specific project plan through a research team or a group of staff involved in research. To manage the financial and physical resources of research activities and make decisions on the appointment of research staff and students. To provide research mentorship, guidance and support to colleagues and students. Management and Administration To contribute to the wider academic community, general life and work of the University through, for example, editing journals, refereeing papers, external examining, and involvement in professional bodies. To support, supervise, train and direct students and other staff, as necessary, to maximise the research activity and outputs and develop teaching provision. Contribute to the recruitment and selection of research, teaching and other staff. Contribute to the administration and management of the School to facilitate the effective operation of the School and programmes of study. Contribute to the administration, management and wider life of the University. Person Specification: Qualifications and Experience PhD in relevant subject area. Appropriate academic professional and teaching qualification or a willingness to complete one. Experience of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in person and online. Achievements in scholarship and research at an international level are desirable. A proven track record in research with high quality journal / book publications and conference presentations. An extensive track record of teaching and learning in HE at undergraduate and postgraduate level or in a demonstrably similar context. Experience in a leadership role in teaching is desirable. Experience of teaching internationally diverse student cohorts is desirable. Knowledge Broad-based knowledge in relevant subject area. Well-established national reputation in relevant subject area. Experience of, or demonstrable willingness to engage in, healthcare management related research and teaching. Knowledge of a range of research techniques and methodologies. Knowledge of a range of teaching techniques to enthuse and engage higher education students and post-graduate leaners. Knowledge in relevant subject area to design & develop teaching programmes and the provision of learning support. Advanced and specialist IT knowledge. Research expertise in an area that will complement and enhance the School's research strategy and goals. International research and scholarship profile are desirable. Skills, Abilities and Competencies Ability to provide academic leadership in research and teaching areas internally and externally. Leadership skills including proven ability to supervise the work and development of others. Ability to motivate other staff in the areas of teaching and research. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to teach at any level within an area of expertise, and across a range of subjects at a more introductory level and demonstrate enthusiasm and commitment in the process of teaching. Ability to write and deliver presentations at national and international conferences. Excellent IT skills. Experience developing and delivering on-line material is desirable. Personal Attributes Show attention to detail and commitment to high quality Display creativity, initiative and judgement in applying appropriate approaches to teaching, learning support and scholarly activities Positive and compassionate attitude to colleagues and students Willingness to work proactively with colleagues in other work areas/institutions Ability to plan and prioritise own work in order to meet deadlines Commitment to personal development and updating of knowledge and skills Collaborative ethos Show commitment to the school/university outside of their chosen field, for example undertaking management and administration duties Demonstrates integrity, openness and honesty with a strong commitment to equality and diversity The Process: Interview and presentation All applications for this post must be made through the career's webpage Please note we do not accept CVs directly. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a formal competence-based interview and presentation. The date will be confirmed by the end of July. Particulars of Post This post is a full-time permanent position. The appointee will report to the Head of School, PBS and Director of Academic Programmes, GSM. Informal Enquiries Informal enquiries about the process are invited in the first instance through Clarissa Disconzi, Recruitment Partner (email: ). Enquiries about the post and RCSI Graduate School of Healthcare Management can be made to: - Dr Colm Foster, Director of Academic Programmes, Graduate School of Healthcare - Professor Helena Kelly, Head of School, Pharmacy & Biomolecular Sciences .
Job Title: Research Assistant: Childhood Obesity Department: School of Physiotherapy Tenure: Specified purpose contract for 6 months (0.5 FTE) Location: St. Stephens Green Campus Reporting to: Dr. Grace O'Malley, School of Physiotherapy Salary: Dependant on candidate skills and experience Closing date: 9th of July RCSI is a community of academic, research, clinical and professional staff working collaboratively to lead the world to better health. Here, you will thrive in an innovative and inclusive atmosphere and your personal development and wellbeing will be supported. We invite you to join us to help deliver on our exciting mission "To educate, nurture and discover for the benefit of human health". We seek candidates whose experience to date has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to the "Race Equality Action Plan 2025-2029" at RCSI. Our students come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds. This makes our university stronger and ensures we hire the best talent. Innovating for a Healthier Future 2023-2027 is RCSI's new five-year strategic plan. Through it, RCSI will enhance human health by meeting the health workforce needs of society, creating the insights and inventions that drive health improvements, and working in partnership with patients and the public in support of better health and well-being for all. The strategy unites the RCSI community in supporting the UN Sustainable Development Goals - with a particular focus on Goal 3, which targets good health and well-being. For each of the last six years, RCSI has been positioned in the Top 300 of universities worldwide in the Times Higher World University Rankings. We are proud that RCSI ranks fifth in the world for "Good Health and Well-being" in the Times Higher Education #SDG #SDG Impact Rankings 2024. This reflects our commitment to supporting people of all ages to live healthy lives and our work to promote the concepts of well-being and positive health. In 2024, RCSI was delighted to be named one of the Sunday Times Best Places to Work in Ireland. At RCSI, our core values of Respect, Collaboration, Scholarship, and Innovation are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment where every colleague is valued and empowered to thrive. Our dedication to these values ensures that we foster a culture of mutual respect, open collaboration, continuous learning, and innovative thinking. Join us at RCSI, where your contributions will be recognised, and you will be part of a dynamic team making a real impact on global health. Background Childhood obesity is a major public health problem. Child and adolescent obesity can lead to serious health consequences during childhood and into adulthood. In line with the UN convention on the Rights of the Child, children should have access to treatment for health conditions and providing treatment for obesity and related co-morbidities is a key focus of Irish health policy since 2005. In line with current Irish healthcare policy, the Obesity Research and Care Group (ORCG) aims to support the Irish health service to provide treatment and prevention for child and adolescent obesity. This research assistant post will involve a mixed-methods approach to addressing the needs of stakeholders across the health service. The researcher will collaborate with the research team specifically in the area of video, audio and mixed media dissemination endeavours. Specifically, the duties of the post are: Engage in and lead dissemination activities using video and audio and mixed media. Identify and explore implementation of artificial intelligence-supported tools in the work of the ORCG. Proactively participate in a programme of quantitative and qualitative paediatric research work under the direction of the principal investigator and ORCG team members. Participate in literature reviews and apply insights to manuscript preparation. Support report and manuscript preparation. Work collaboratively with the wider project team. Conduct administrative work associated with the work of the ORCG. Knowledge & Experience - (Essential): Relevant industry experience in video and audio production. At least 3 years of experience using professional video and audio editing software. Experience working with groups of children and adolescents. Experience working with vulnerable groups. Demonstrates excellent communication skill (written and verbal) appropriate to audience and situation. Experience in event development and management at an international level. Strong organisational and administrative skills with the ability to produce results and prioritise objectives. Ability to work independently Demonstrated ability to make decisions and meet deadlines. Computer skills including MS office suite. Flexibility to work irregular hours on occasion. Knowledge & Experience (Desirable): Practical experience and knowledge of Irish healthcare system is desirable. Knowledge of data management software. Knowledge of and experience using design software. Skills & Competencies: Excellent Communication Skills: Proven ability to communicate with diverse groups of adults, children, adolescents, health professionals, policy makers and the general public. Project Management Skills: Ability to ensure that project plans are communicated and that timelines are met Self-starter with the ability to work as part of a team: Ability to operate effectively as part of a team - is cordial, tolerant and willing to help others, is co-operative and patient; shares work and information; establishes rapport, can influence and develop effective networks I.T. skills: Knowledge of MS Office suite, video, and audio tools and software. Conscientious: Have a pro-active approach to work, anticipating and resolving problems in advance; have keen attention to detail - from anticipating and addressing issues in advance to understanding requests and delivering quality work with minimal errors. Flexibility: Can operate flexibly within a busy environment; can shift focus when required. Customer Focus: Have strong customer service skills. Be able to communicate with a high level of initiative, tact, diplomacy and confidentiality. Motivated: Display a 'can-do' attitude, be committed to RCSI ORI and its development; demonstrate enthusiasm and passion for the role. 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 Dr. Grace O'Malley: Please note we do not accept CVs directly. We are all too aware that imposter syndrome and the confidence gap can sometimes stop fantastic candidates putting themselves forward, so please do submit an application - we'd love to hear from you.
