Post SummaryWe are seeking a research assistant for a qualitative research-focused project that aims to advance the development of digital mobility outcome measures, through understanding patient needs and experiences. The successful candidate will work on a recently funded Health Research Board project titled "Mobility mapping: Working with people with multiple sclerosis to map real-world walking experiences to digital mobility outcome measures, to improve clinical assessment." This project looks to progress the development of digital mobility outcome measures for use in clinical trials. A key consideration for this is to ensure that new measures are meaningful to people with multiple sclerosis and that a diverse sample of people are recruited to understand this concept. This project builds on existing work in digital mobility outcome development, completed by Mobilise-D, by focusing on patient perspectives and acceptability of mobility data as a measure of health.Reporting to the Principal Investigator of this project, the role involves working with researchers and community leaders in Ireland and collaborating sites within Europe, along with the Patient and Public Involvement group of the project. The successful candidate will collaborate with the research team to ensure data accuracy, assist with literature reviews, and contribute to reports and presentations. Ideally candidates will have experience in qualitative research methods, excellent communication skills, and attention to detail. Knowledge of digital health, mobility studies, or working alongside under-served group is advantageous.Standard Duties and Responsibilities of the Post- Conducting research in line with project goals and deliverables including:Recruiting people with MSConducting and analysing qualitative interviewsConducting and analysing a real-time Delphi studyWorking with other researchers across Europe to recruit a diverse sample of people with MS.Performing literature searches and producing reviews of the literature to support the delivery of the project.Co-ordinating the Patient and Public Involvement group to embed the patient perspective across the research project.Engaging with healthcare professionals and community leaders to build and foster relationships in underserved communities.Contributing to the publication of reports, articles and data, and the dissemination of all research outputs.Responding to internal and external queries about research.Performing any other reasonable duties as directed by line management.Co-ordinating own day-to-day work to support the project aims.This list should not be regarded as exhaustive and the post holder will beexpected to deliver other duties relevant and appropriate to this post.Funding InformationThis post is funded by the Health Research Board's Emerging Investigator Award. The post will work on the funded project titled, "Mobility mapping: Working with people with multiple sclerosis to map real-world walking experiences to digital mobility outcome measures, to improve clinical assessment".Person SpecificationThe successful application will require the following knowledge, skills and attributes for performance in the role. The ideal candidate is a sound communicator, self-directed, and professional.QualificationsA degree (preferably a higher degree) (Essential)A degree in a healthcare field, or a field with significant qualitative elements (Desirable)Knowledge and ExperienceExperience of a range of qualitative and quantitative research methodologies. (Essential)Experience of conducting qualitative interviews and analysing the same. (Essential)Experience of reviewing and interpreting research literature. (Essential)Experience contributing to conference abstracts and manuscripts. (Desirable)Experience of disseminating research using a range of communication methods. (Desirable)Experience with engaging with members of the public and patients in research. (Desirable)Experience managing project timelines and supporting strategies to meet deadlines. (Desirable)Knowledge or experience with digital health measures, collected via wearable devices. (Desirable)Skills & CompetenciesExcellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills. (Essential)Ability to build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to work collaboratively to achieve objectives. (Essential)Ability to work independently. (Essential)Excellent planning and organisational skills, particularly coordinating processes. (Essential)Ability to manage data and project documents in shared folders. (Desirable)Ability to think creatively to solve problems. (Desirable)Ability to undertake administrative responsibilities as required. (Desirable)Ability to represent the project, School and College in the community and at conferences/other events. (Desirable)Application ProcedureApplicants should submit a full Curriculum Vitae to include the names and contact details of 2 referees (including email addresses), to: Dr Alison Keogh, Assistant Professor Healthcare Innovation, Further Information for ApplicantsAppointment will be made on the IUA Research Assistant Salary Scale, appointment will be made no higher than point (1)Informal queries to be sent to GARDA CLEARANCE:Police vetting will be sought in respect of individuals who come under consideration for a post.PLEASE NOTE: Applicants will be required to complete and return a Garda vetting form should they come under consideration for appointment. In some cases they may be requested to complete the form on the day of interview. This form will be forwarded to An Garda Síochána (Irish Police) for security checks on all Irish addresses at which they have resided. An Garda Síochána will make enquiries with the Police Service of Northern Ireland with respect to addresses in Northern Ireland. If an applicant is not successful in obtaining the post for whatever reason, this information will be destroyed. If an applicant, therefore, subsequently comes under consideration for another position, they will be required to supply this information again.While applicants must complete information in relation to all addresses at which they have resided, the vetting is only done on addresses on the island of Ireland.If an applicant has resided / studied in countries outside of Ireland for a period of 6 months or more, it is mandatory for them to furnish a Police Criminal Records Check/ Police Certificate from those countries stating that they have no convictions recorded against them while residing there. Applicants will need to provide a separate Police Criminal Records Check/ Police Certificate for each country in which they have resided. The Police Criminal Records Check/ Police Certificate must be dated after the date the applicant left the relevant country. Applicants should provide documentation in the English and/or Irish language. Translations must be provided by a registered translation company/institute in the Republic of Ireland; all costs will be borne by the applicant. Only original version documents will be accepted.Applicants should be aware that any information obtained in the Garda Vetting process can be made available to the employing area.It is the responsibility of the applicant to seek security clearances in a timely fashion as they can take some time. No applicant will be appointed without this information being provided and being in order.The following websites may be of assistance in this regard:This website provides information on obtaining a national police clearance certificate for AustraliaThis website provides information on obtaining police clearance in New Zealand.For other countries not listed above applicants may find it helpful to contact the relevant embassies who could provide information on seeking Police Clearance. Original Police Clearance documentation should be forwarded to Human Resources where it will be copied and the original returned to the applicant by post. Any cost incurred in this process will be borne by the Applicant.Job Types: Full-time, Fixed termContract length: 24 monthsWork Location: Hybrid remote in Tallaght, Dublin 24, CO. DublinApplication deadline: 01/12/2025