Researcher in Dementia Irish Centre for Social Gerontology National University of Ireland, Galway Ref. No. Nuig 30-14

The successful candidate will support Professor Eamon O’Shea in carrying out an evaluation of Atlantic Philanthropies (AP) investment in dementia care in Ireland. A series of strategic programme assessments will be conducted to identify lessons and describe how AP grant activities in dementia permeate into the policy process, both directly and indirectly, and influence practice, policy formulation and decision making. Secondary data analysis and report writing for policy-makers will also be a feature of the work.

Applicants must have

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  Relevant PhD or direct research experience of working on large-scale dementia projects, including carrying out programme evaluation at a national level, and an understanding of clinical trials.
  
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  Experience of initiating, designing and implementing research projects in the ageing sector.
  
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  Knowledge and appropriate experience of using quantitative, qualitative and mixed-method approaches to social research.
  
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  Excellent and demonstrable knowledge of relevant computer software (including, for example, MS Office, quantitative data analysis software [e.g. SPSS, STATA] and qualitative data analysis software [e.g. Nvivo]).
  
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  Advanced project management skills, including database management.
  
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  Excellent communication skills.
  

Experience of developing multimedia products is desirable. Ideally, applicants will also have previous experience of collaboration with clinically-based researchers.