Post-doctoral Quantitative Researcher PHKH (Data)

Fixed Term - Full Time

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Join Us as a Post-doctoral Quantitative Researcher

Choose your location: Dublin or Belfast
Apply by: 5 pm, 15 April 2026

⭐ What You’ll Do
- Identify, collate, and organise multiple datasets and sources and other information resources that are relevant to the PHKH.
- Clean, validate, and prepare datasets to ensure accuracy and consistency for the PHKH.
- Contribute to the drafting of reports, briefings, peer-reviewed journal articles and presentations.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of data processes and tools within the PHKH project
- Work collaboratively with colleagues across the PHKH project team and IPH.
- Assist with the organisation and running of stakeholder engagement events.

⭐ What You Bring

A minimum level of Master’s must have been attained in an applicable area, such as social sciences, statistics, data science, or a related field. Those pursuing a PhD who have completed their research but not yet been awarded their degree may be considered for the role.

High level of experience working with large quantitative datasets, including cleaning and analysis.
Strong analytical, writing and communication skills

Highly skilled in the use of statistical software (e.g., SPSS, STATA).

Ability to present complex data in accessible and user-friendly formats

📅 Key Date

Application deadline: 15 April 2026

📧 Questions? jobs@instituteofpublichealth.org

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