RCSI - Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
Organisation/Company RCSI - Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland Department Human Resources Research Field Medical sciences » Cancer research Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Postdoc Positions Country Ireland Application Deadline 16 May 2025 - 23:45 (Europe/Dublin) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 39 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description
Job Title: Postdoctoral Researcher - Primary Care Clinical Trials
Department: General Practice, RCSI
Reporting to: Professor Patrick Redmond
Location: RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dublin
Contract/Duration Up to 24 months
Remuneration: Up to €53,770 per annum, depending on experience
Closing Date: 16th May 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.
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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 th e 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.
About PRiCAN
PRiCAN (Primary Care Research into Cancer) is a multidisciplinary research team aimed at enhancing early cancer detection, diagnosis, and outcomes in primary care settings. Beyond the immediate project, you will be part of a broader program of research in primary care and cancer, with opportunities to contribute to trials, observational studies, and multidisciplinary initiatives.
PRiCAN integrates a wide array of research activities, including:
* Developing and testing digital health interventions to improve patient engagement and access to care.
* Exploring the integration of non-invasive biomarkers with the aim of conducting clinical trials to evaluate innovative screening strategies.
* Leveraging data science to assess the utility of general practice data for research and clinical care.
* Engaging with our public and patient involvement (PPI) group to ensure research is grounded in patient needs and experiences.
About the Project
This position is funded by a a multi-country, interdisciplinary consortium grant focused on reducing disparities in cancer screening and research participation among underserved populations, particularly those from lower socioeconomic and migrant backgrounds. The project is led by Professor Patrick Redmond, and is centered around the development, integration and pilot evaluation of mobile health (mHealth) interventions within established and emerging cancer screening programmes. The successful candidate will be embedded within PRiCAN and work alongside a multidisciplinary team to coordinate trial activities, oversee pilot implementation and support the evaluation of tailored digital tools that aim to increase participation and informed decision-making in cancer screening.
Opportunities for Career Development
We are committed to supporting the long-term career progression of our team. Candidates will be encouraged and guided to apply for fellowships or other funding opportunities to extend their research, with the potential to secure up to four additional years of funding.
This role offers a unique opportunity to:
* Build your academic publication record through collaborative research targeting high-impact journals.
* Present findings at international conferences, gaining visibility and recognition in the field.
* Contribute to PRiCAN’s diverse research portfolio while developing skills in stakeholder engagement, trial design and health policy translation.
Summary of Post
The post-holder will support the planning, implementation, and evaluation of mHealth-supported pilot trials within existing cancer screening programmes. They will play a key role in coordinating studies, working with clinical and technical partners and supporting data collection and analysis of trial outcomes. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful and policy-relevant research at the intersection of public health and digital innovation, with strong potential for further collaboration across European screening networks.
Specifically, the duties of the post are:
* Trial Coordination & Implementation: Support the design, setup, and delivery of pilot mHealth trials within national cancer screening pathways, including recruitment tracking and data collection workflows.
* Stakeholder & Partner Engagement: Collaborate with screening providers, technical developers and primary care teams to ensure effective integration of digital interventions into screening initiatives.
* Ethics & Regulatory Support: Prepare and manage ethics submissions, data protection documentation and trial governance materials in line with national and EU regulations.
* Monitoring & Evaluation: Contribute to the monitoring of trial milestones, data quality and implementation; support the analysis of uptake, engagement and screening outcomes across pilot sites.
* Dissemination & Reporting: Prepare reports, policy briefs and academic publications; contribute to consortium deliverables and represent the team at relevant meetings and conferences.
Qualifications – (Essential):
* A PhD in a relevant field (e.g., Public Health, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Health Economics).
* Strong understanding of cancer screening, population health or digital intervention delivery.
* Strong analytical skills and proficiency in data analysis tools.
* Excellent organisational and project management skills.
Qualifications – (Desirable):
* Experience in implementation science or evaluating digital health tools.
* Knowledge of cancer prevention and screening programme infrastructure.
* Experience in managing or supporting patient recruitment in clinical or community settings.
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 can be directed to predmond@rcsi.ie. Please note we do not accept CVs directly.
Click here to read our Recruitment and Selection Policy for Researcher.
Employee benefits
At RCSI, we help care for our people so they can focus on our mission to educate, nurture, and discover for the benefit of human health. RCSI make sure you have the resources you need to thrive. We offer a wide range of benefits in areas including time away, finance, community, health, and well-being and insuring your financial future. In addition to our city centre campus and world-class facilities, there are a wide range of excellent benefits available to our employees, including:
* Onsite gym €10 per month
* Flexible working arrangements
* Automatic enrolment to a pension scheme for all employees (Willis Towers Watson, pension documents outlined below)
* Long term illness/disability income replacement
* Free advice on health/motor and home insurance
* Discounted services, including GP
* Support for parents and carers
* BiketoWork
* Free eye test at the National Optometry centre
* €12/day for parking for all RSCI staff in the St. Stephens green/RCSI car park
* RCSI’s Learning and Development team facilitate and provide training opportunities for all staff
* Sports and social club
* Opportunities to volunteer in the community
* 26.5 days leave - 20 days annual leave plus 6.5 days Privilege days - In addition to your annual leave entitlements and public holidays, RCSI also grants privilege days to our employees (paid time off during Easter and Christmas periods). We also offer a number of leave options to support the working lives of our employees.
* Paid maternity leave
* Paid Paternity leave
* Parental leave
Note: This job description may be subject to change to reflect the evolving requirements of the Department and RCSI. Similar vacancies that arise in the next 6 months may be filled from the pool of applicants that apply for this position. RCSI is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability or race. RCSI is committed to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) across everything we do. This ensures we can all work and learn in an environment defined by dignity and respect. Eligibility to work in Ireland is a requirement of this role, Proof of eligibility documentation will be required at a later date. Under limited and specific circumstances (research/ specialist roles) RCSI may be in a position to seek a hosting agreement and/or work permits. Employees are required to undertake 6 months service in their current role before applying for other internal opportunities, unless agreed in advance by the SMT representative
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