Overview
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for a full-time fixed-term position as a Senior Research Fellow (Evidence to Policy Lead) in Evidence-Informed Policymaking based in the Centre for Health Research Methodology at the University of Galway, Ireland. The post will focus on connecting decision-makers with timely, trustworthy and usable evidence through a rapid evidence service and knowledge-brokerage function. The position is available from 1 December 2025 to 30 November 2030 (60 months).
Salary: Research Fellow salary scale €80,149 - €86,014 per annum, subject to the project’s funding limitations, and pro rata for shorter and/or part-time contracts. The default position for new public sector appointments is the 1st point of the salary scale, with potential advancement subject to prior experience and project funding limits.
Closing date for receipt of applications: 17:00 (Irish Time) on 6 October 2025. It will not be possible to consider applications received after the closing date.
Responsibilities
* Focus on connecting decision-makers with timely, trustworthy, and usable evidence through a rapid evidence service and a knowledge-brokerage function.
* Work within the Centre for Health Research Methodology to support evidence-informed policymaking.
* Collaborate with stakeholders to translate research findings into actionable policy insights.
Employment details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Temporary
* Job function: Other
* Industries: Higher Education
Qualifications
* Suitably qualified candidates; experience in evidence-informed policymaking is desirable.
Start date
Position is available from 1 December 2025 or as soon thereafter.
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