Research Analyst - Health

The ESRI (Economic and Social Research Institute) is seeking to recruit a Research Analyst on a three-year, fixed-term basis to join its Health team. 

The role is full-time, but consideration will be given to applicants who are pursuing a PhD in a relevant area and who are available to work part-time. 

The Health team

The Health team focus on policy issues which impact the health and health services utilisation of the population. Recent work includes an assessment of the health impacts of various environmental exposures, projections of future capacity requirements and analysis of variations in activity across hospitals. A key part of the Health team’s work is the development and maintenance of the ESRI healthcare projection model, Hippocrates Hippocrates Model | ESRI. 

The Institute

The ESRI, founded in 1960, is located in Dublin’s South Docklands area. Our mission is to produce high quality research, relevant to Ireland’s economic and social development, with the aim of contributing to knowledge and informing policymaking and public debate. We have over 100 staff including economists, sociologists and other social scientists, in addition to support and technical staff. 

The results of the Institute’s research, and the policy implications that flow from it, have been the subject of a huge range of publications by ESRI staff over the last six decades. All research projects undertaken by the ESRI have a significant public good element and results are published without restriction. 

The Institute has excellent facilities and a supportive atmosphere, with a particular emphasis on team-based research. 

Social Research

The health team is part of the Social Research Division of the ESRI, which consists of a multi-disciplinary team of economists, sociologists, epidemiologists, psychologists, neuroscientists, health service researchers and statisticians, working in the areas of health and quality of life; behavioural science; education; taxation, welfare and pensions; and social inclusion and equality. 

Role Description

Applying their modelling and programming skills, the Research Analyst will play a vital role in the maintenance and development of the ESRI’s Hippocrates model and the Hippocrates Query Interface (HQI). They will provide technical modelling support, update and further develop the HQI, and, if required, provide training, support and modelling assistance to HQI users in the Department of Health. They will contribute to co-authored policy reports and academic journal articles. The appointee will receive dedicated supervision and appropriate additional training as required. 

Qualifications, Skills and Experience 

The successful candidate will have:

• Master’s degree in a relevant area;
• Extensive experience in modelling and programming;
• Strong skills in quantitative methodology and experience in R;
• Excellent writing skills;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
• Proven ability to work successfully under tight deadlines;
• Excellent attention to detail;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• Previous experience of conducting applied research is preferred;
• Knowledge of Ireland’s health institutions or health economics would be an advantage. 

Location

ESRI, Whitaker Square, Sir John Rogerson’s Quay, Dublin 2. Applicants should note that staff have the option of working remotely from their home in Ireland on a ‘blended’ basis with a minimum requirement of one day per week (or as business requires) based in the ESRI office. This arrangement is running on a pilot basis. Full details will be provided at interview. 

Terms & Application Procedure

The standard working week is 35 hours, i.e., 09.30-17.30, Monday – Friday; (flexible working hours are supported). Part-time working arrangements for PhD candidates will be discussed at interview. 

Appointments (full-time or part-time) will be on a three-year, fixed-term contract basis. The starting salary will be €49,325 (pro-rated as applicable) which is the first point of the ESRI Administrative Officer (Higher) salary scale. 

Closing date for applications is Friday 25^th April 2025 at 5pm. All applications will be acknowledged. Late or incomplete applications will not be processed. 

The selection process will consist of a preliminary interview and, for candidates successful at that stage, a final interview, presentation, and written assessment. The ESRI is currently conducting selection processes via videoconference (MS Teams or Zoom). 

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion are fundamental values in our Strategic Plan. We recognise that a diverse workforce brings a range of perspectives and experiences that foster innovation and enriches our research. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, irrespective of age, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, nationality, marital status, family status, religion, sexual orientation, or socio-economic background.   As such we particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups.  

If you have a disability, please let us know if you have any requirements should you be invited for assessment /interview or that you wish us to account for when considering your application.