Research Fellow -TILDA

Post Summary

The Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing (TILDA) at Trinity College Dublin (TCD) and the Department of Health (DoH) Research and Innovation Policy Unit have established a programme of engagement to support and increase two-way research and policy exchange. 

As part of this, an exciting opportunity has arisen to join the team to support delivery of strategic priorities for health on the island of Ireland. This post offers researchers at the early stages of their career the opportunity to gain first-hand experience of translating research into evidence-based policy and practice, supporting the DoH vision for a healthier Ireland, with improved health and wellbeing for all, with the right care delivered in the right place at the right time. The candidate will have a PhD in social science or health related background and experience in analysis of complex datasets including longitudinal analysis, working in a multi-disciplinary environment to deliver high-quality research.

The post-holder will join the partnership team working under the co-supervision of TILDA Principal Investigator Regius Professor Rose Anne Kenny and Co-Principal Investigator Professor Cathal McCrory. The post holder will be located in TILDA at Trinity College Dublin and will attend the Department of health at Miesian Plaza, Baggot Street Lower, Dublin 2 as required to ensure bilateral exchange and dissemination of health research to address current and future DoH strategic priorities.

Hours of Post: 39 hours per week

Salary: Appointment will be made on the IUA Salary scale PD1-PD2 at a point in line with Government Pay Policy [€46,805 to €59,654 per annum] and the specific salary point will be determined by qualifications and experience.

Application Procedure

Applicants should submit a full Curriculum Vitae (max 3x A4 page) and Cover Letter (max 1x A4page) to include the names and contact details of 3 referees (including email addresses), to:-

Name: 

• Lucy Doogan, TILDA Finance & HR Manager 
• Email Address: dooganl@tcd.ie

Please see the Job Description below for this position.

Informal enquires about this post should be made to Dr Ann Hever, Research & Development Manager, TILDA at hevera@tcd.ie.

At Trinity, we are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from all individuals, including those with disabilities, those who have followed non-traditional career paths, and those who have taken time out for reasons such as family or caring responsibilities. We also welcome international applicants, including those who have been displaced due to conflict or war.

Trinity College Dublin is Ireland’s premier university. We are an EU Sustainable Gender Equality Champion and hold an Athena Swan Silver Award, recognising our ongoing work to advance gender equality both within Trinity and across the higher education sector. Trinity is committed to supporting work–life balance and creating a family-friendly working environment.