Research Assistant Health Impact Assessment of Deep Energy Renovations on Irish Domestic Dwellings – HAVEN Exposure Science Research Group, School of Natural Sciences, Ref. No. University of Galway 031-24

Organisation/Company

University of Galway

Research Field

Medical sciences » Health sciences

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Ireland

Application Deadline

7 Feb 2024 – 17:00 (Europe/London)

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 an EU programme

Reference Number

University of Galway 031-24

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for a fixed term full time position as a Research Assistant within the Exposure Science research group in the School of Natural Science at the University of Galway.  

This position is funded by The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) and is available from May 1st until 15th July 2024.  

Project background:

 Ireland is faced with a significant challenge to improve the energy efficiency of our buildings by meeting higher energy performance standards and by increasing energy retrofit activity. This will reduce our dependence on fossil fuels and also improve our living standards as buildings become more comfortable, healthier and less costly to heat. As we strive towards a more energy efficient society, we need to understand the impact that energy efficient renovations have on indoor air quality, so that we can evaluate the impact on health and healthcare and non-healthcare costs. The Government of Ireland has committed to supporting up to 500,000 energy upgrades in the domestic sector over the next decade in Irelands Climate Action plan (2023). This research project, Health Impact Assessment of Deep Energy Renovations on Irish Domestic Dwellings – HAVEN, will investigate the health impacts and conduct a health economic evaluation of energy retrofits in domestic dwellings. The project team are now recruiting a Post-Doctoral Researcher to assist with the completion of the study.  

Job Description: 

The successful candidate will be responsible for analyzing health questionnaire data collected from project participants who have had an energy renovation. They will also be required to assist with the analysis of indoor air quality data for the purposes of completing a health impact assessment.  The successful candidate may also be required to assist with project outreach activities and preparation of project data for presentation at scientific conferences and to non-scientific audiences.  

Duties: 

The successful candidate will be responsible for:  

• Provision of administrative and data analysis support to the research project  
• Analysing data collected in a health questionnaire to evaluate the health and health economic impacts from energy retrofits in domestic dwellings 
• Conducting quantitative data analysis on project questionnaire data  
• Liaising with project funding agency and stakeholders regarding project queries 
• Any other duties assigned commensurate to this level of post 

Qualifications/Skills required:  

Essential Requirements:  

• MSc in Science, Health Science, Psychology or Economics 
• Excellent written communication (English language) skills 
• Experience in the analysis of health data  
• Strong quantitative skills, including the use of statistical packages such as SPSS 

Desirable Requirements:  

• A strong background in Health Science, Environmental or occupational Exposure assessment or Health Economics 
• Familiarity with research on outdoor and indoor air pollution studies  
• Familiarity with research methods 

Salary:  Research assistant salary scale €30,025 – €39,908 per annum, (subject to the project’s funding limitations), and pro rata for shorter and/or part-time contracts.  

The default position for all new public sector appointments is the 1st point of the salary scale. This may be reviewed, and consideration afforded to appointment at a higher point on the payscale (subject to the project’s funding limitations), where evidence of prior years’ equivalent experience is accepted in determining placement on the scale above point 1, subject to the maximum of the scale.  

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 Start date: Position is available from May 1st 2024 

 Physics has a strong committment to promoting equality and diversity, and holds an Insitute of Physics Juno Pracitioner award (Equality & Diversity – University of Galway )  

 Continuing Professional Development/Training: 

Researchers at University of Galway are encouraged to avail of a range of training and development opportunities designed to support their personal career development plans. University of Galway provides continuing professional development supports for all researchers seeking to build their own career pathways either within or beyond academia.  Researchers are encouraged to engage with our Researcher Development Centre (RDC) upon commencing employment – see HERE  for further information. 

Further information on research and working at University of Galway is available on Research at University of Galway  

For information on moving to Ireland please see www.euraxess.ie   

Further information about the Physics and the School of Natural Sciences is available at https://www.universityofgalway.ie/natural_sciences/   

Informal enquiries concerning the post may be made to Dr Marie Coggins [email protected]  

NB: Gárda vetting is a requirement for this post. 

Application Instructions

To Apply: 

Applications to include a covering letter, CV, and the contact details of three referees should be sent, via e-mail (in word or PDF only) to Marie Coggins: [email protected]  

Please put reference number University of Galway 031-24 in subject line of e-mail application. 

Closing date for receipt of applications is 5.00 pm (Irish Time) 7th February 2024. 

We reserve the right to re-advertise or extend the closing date for this post. 

The University of Galway is an equal opportunities employer. 

All positions are recruited in line with Open, Transparent, Merit (OTM) and Competency based recruitment  

Requirements

Research Field

Medical sciences » Health sciences

Education Level

Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Desirable Requirements:  

• A strong background in Health Science, Environmental or occupational Exposure assessment or Health Economics 
• Familiarity with research on outdoor and indoor air pollution studies  
• Familiarity with research methods 

Specific Requirements

Essential Requirements:  

• MSc in Science, Health Science, Psychology or Economics 
• Excellent written communication (English language) skills 
• Experience in the analysis of health data  
• Strong quantitative skills, including the use of statistical packages such as SPSS 

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Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

University of Galway

Country

Ireland

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Where to apply

E-mail

[email protected]

Contact

State/Province

Ireland

City

Galway

Website

https://www.universityofgalway.ie/

Street

University Road

Postal Code

H91 TK33

E-Mail

[email protected]

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