Public Health Research Assistant: Policy Unit

Fixed Term - Full Time

Closes June 26, 2026

IPH is offering an opportunity to join its influential Policy Unit. The post is offered at the Research Assistant level and encompasses work across several key projects, combining policy development and research (qualitative and quantitative). Our published strategy and our 2026 business plan can be viewed on our website; www://instituteofpublichealth.org

The role will assist with the delivery of the annual business plan and provide opportunities to gain experience in the policy development cycle as well as research for policy. The IPH Policy unit has expertise across a number of topics and is supported by our Public Health Medical Consultant as well as our ageing-focussed policy and research team.

The role is offered on a fixed term, full-time basis and either our Belfast Office or Dublin Office can be chosen as your designated office. IPH offer a suite of flexible working arrangements and staff supports.

A panel will be formed from which successful candidates may be offered roles. The panel will run until December 2027.

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