Postdoctoral Research Associate – Electronic Health Data Capture, Data Integration & Analysis

Description of Post

We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to join the iMPROVE project, a €10.1M EU PEACEPLUS-funded initiative led by Ulster University. This role focuses on the development and integration of a REDCap-based electronic health data capture platform, supporting prescribing safety and person-centred care interventions. The successful candidate will work closely with clinical teams, IT professionals, and researchers to ensure seamless data collection, system integration, and follow-up data analysis. They will also play a key role in project coordination, research dissemination, and engagement with stakeholders. 

iMPROVE is a cross-border initiative aiming to enhance prescribing safety for 10,000 people in Northwest Ireland and Tayside, Scotland. The project implements specialist personalised medicine and person-centric care using a disruptive primary care and community-based approach. Participants will undergo a 6- or 12-month intervention focused on optimising prescribed medicines

Please note: The postholder will be based at the ATU Donegal, Letterkenny Campus.

Essential Qualifications

Minimum

• PhD (or near completion) in Health Informatics, Data Science, Clinical Research, or a related field.
• Experience with electronic health data capture systems such as REDCap.
• Knowledge of data management and integration in healthcare settings.
• Experience in clinical research workflows and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong skills in data analysis and reporting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Willingness to engage with clinical teams, policy stakeholders, and research collaborators.

Desirable

• Strong research profile in health informatics or health data capture and integration platforms.
• Understanding of clinical processes and terminology.
• Familiarity with healthcare data regulations (GDPR)
• Experience in research project management and multi-stakeholder coordination.
• A publication record in health informatics or data management.
• Experience in mentoring and leading research teams.
• Demonstrated experience in education and public engagement activities.
• Ability to engage and communicate with various stakeholders including academics, policy makers, industry and practitioners.
• Publication record in related research area and commitment to ongoing research and publications.
• Good project management skills.
• Previous experience of coordinating projects and writing project reports.
• Ability to work independently, using own initiative.
• Willingness to undertake additional training, when required.
• Driver’s license.

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