Applications are invited for a Temporary (48 months) of a UCD Post-doctoral Research Fellow Level 1 within the UCD School of Medicine

We are an epidemiology research group who work on identifying young people at risk of psychosis through the use of a mixture of large epidemiological research and focused clinical studies, collaborating with researchers across a range of other, complementary domains including in neuroimaging, neuropsychology and biomarker research. Our overall goal is to identify groups at risk of psychosis early in life so that we can intervene to prevent psychosis. This study will build on exciting pilot research (in press) to use large Nordic register data to (1) investigate clinical risk factors associated with psychosis risk and (2) investigate the (causal) effect of psychiatric treatments (pharmacological and psychosocial) in childhood and adolescence mental health outcomes.

There is also scope for the Post-doctoral Research Fellow to develop their own, complementary line of research.

The project will involve working with other healthcare register researchers based in Finland and Sweden. Examples of recent work from this research group can be seen at https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=DY32w7kAAAAJ&hl=en&oi=ao

This is a research focused role, where you will conduct a specified programme of research supported by research training and development under the supervision and direction of a Principal Investigator. The primary purpose of the role is to further develop your research skills and competences, including the processes of publication in peer-reviewed academic publications, the development of funding proposals, the mentorship of graduate students along with the opportunity to develop your skills in research led teaching.

PD1 Salary: €39,131- €41,525 per annum

Appointment on the above range will be dependent upon qualifications and experience.

Closing date: 17:00hrs (local Irish time) on 9th February 2022

Applications must be submitted by the closing date and time specified. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time of 17:00hrs (Local Irish Time) on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system. UCD are unable to accept late applications. UCD do not require assistance from Recruitment Agencies. Any CV's submitted by Recruitment Agencies will be returned. Prior to application, further information (including application procedure) should be obtained from the Work at UCD website: https://www.ucd.ie/workatucd/jobs/