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Post-Doctoral Researcher - School of Public Health University College Cork in Ireland

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Nursing

Funding

Available

Deadline

Oct 30, 2026

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Ireland

University

University College Cork

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Keywords

Nursing
Primary Care
Psychology
Health Services Research
Stakeholder Engagement
Salud Pública
Evidence Synthesis
Knowledge Translation
Rapid Review

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About this position

University College Cork is offering a 24-month, full-time Post-Doctoral Researcher position in the School of Public Health, supporting the Integrating perinatal Mental health supports in Primary Care (IMPaCT) project.

The project aims to develop practical approaches to better include supports for perinatal mental health in primary care. The successful candidate will contribute to a programme of applied health research with a strong translational focus, working alongside a multi-disciplinary and trans-sectoral team.

Key responsibilities include leading a rapid review, conducting qualitative research with primary care professionals, and leading stakeholder engagement to co-develop practical solutions and ways of delivering perinatal mental health care and training in primary care. The post-holder will also be expected to write up findings, disseminate results, and support knowledge translation activities.

This position is suited to a researcher with experience in evidence synthesis, qualitative methods, knowledge translation, co-design, and/or stakeholder engagement. A PhD or equivalent is required. Experience relevant to medical sciences, health sciences, public health, perinatal mental health, and primary care will be especially valuable.

The project will be carried out under the direction of Dr Karen Matvienko-Sikar, Senior Lecturer in the School of Public Health, University College Cork. Informal enquiries may be directed to [email protected]. The role is based in Cork, Ireland.

Applications must be submitted online via the University College Cork vacancy portal. The closing date is 12 noon (Irish local time) on Friday, 30 October 2026. Salary is €47,273 to €53,925 per annum on the IUA PD1 Research Salary Scale. Garda vetting and/or international police clearance may be required as part of the selection process.

UCC emphasises equality, diversity, inclusion, and flexible working, and encourages applications from a diverse range of candidates.

Funding details

Available

What's required

Applicants must hold a PhD or equivalent in a relevant field, with experience in conducting evidence syntheses, qualitative research, knowledge translation, co-design and/or stakeholder engagement. Experience relevant to public health, health sciences, primary care, or perinatal mental health research is preferred. Garda vetting and/or an international police clearance check may form part of the selection process.

How to apply

Apply online via the University College Cork vacancy portal. Submit the application before 12 noon Irish local time on 30 October 2026. Use the portal and quote the job title for any application queries.

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