Research Assistant

Research Group / Department / School: Centre for Innovative Human Systems, School of Psychology, Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin 

Location: Centre for Innovative Human Systems, School of Psychology, Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin College Green, Dublin 2, Ireland 

Reports to: Principal Investigator : Dr Sam Cromie

Hours of Work: 39

Post Summary 

Applications are invited from candidates interested in pursuing a career in the research environment. The role is primarily supporting the activities of the EQUIPS (Evidence-Based Quality and Patient Safety Research Network in Ireland) project (www.equips.ie). This network is co-funded by the Health Research Board (HRB) and HSE National Quality and Patient Safety (NQPS).

The aim of EQUIPS is to coordinate and accelerate Quality and Patient Safety (QPS) research in Ireland, by meeting the following objectives: 

    1. Co-produce QPS research priorities and strategies 

    2. Build a vibrant and robust QPS research community 

    3. Make QPS research everyday practice 

    4. Contribute to better, safer care

EQUIPS is a network of researchers, healthcare professionals, patients and public who are working together to enhance the patient safety and quality research we do in Ireland.

Centre for Innovative Human Systems 

The Centre for Innovative Human Systems (CIHS) has a very active portfolio spanning research, education, training, consultancy and outreach activities. Our expertise lies in applying Psychology, Human Factors, Systems Thinking, and Action Research to address and enhance operational and strategic risk, change management, safety, well-being, and longterm sustainability within safety-critical sectors. The unique contribution of the CIHS is to put the human at the Centre of its analysis – systems and processes have to work for people, and they can only do this if the role of humans is central. The approach of the CIHS encompasses all those factors that can influence people and their behaviour. The CIHS collaborates extensively with a wide range of industries, including Health, Aviation, Finance, and Pharmaceuticals, fostering long-term partnerships in research, training, and education. Additionally, our thriving alumni community from the PG Cert/Diploma/MSc in Managing Risk & System Change actively contributes to our shared mission and ongoing activities.

Person Specification 

The candidate should have a passion for applying psychological knowledge to real-life problems in order to effect meaningful impact. They should be interested in working in multidisciplinary, collaborative international contexts. They should be available to travel within Ireland and the EU. This is an opportunity to work in a busy research environment and learn the many aspects involved at all levels of research projects. The successful applicant should also have a knowledge of or a willingness to learn more about the Irish healthcare system.

Qualifications 

Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in psychology, social sciences, or a health-related discipline; and preferably a master’s degree in a healthcare, applied research, or cognate/behavioural discipline.