Ad Astra Fellow – Assistant Professor in Digital Health and Health Informatics

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Ad Astra Fellow – Assistant Professor in Digital Health and Health Informatics

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University College Dublin

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Ad Astra Fellow – Assistant Professor in Digital Health and Health InformaticsEmployer Location Dublin, Leinster (IE) Salary £43,858.76 – £85,921.11 per annum Closing date 21 Feb 2025View more categoriesView less categoriesAcademic Discipline , Job Type , Contract Type HoursSave jobClick to add the job to your shortlistYou need to or to save a job.Job DetailsApplications are sought for Ad Astra Fellow – Assistant Professor in Digital Health and Health Informatics within the College of Health and Agricultural Sciences.This position seeks to attract a health professional with expertise in digital health technologies, proficient in telemedicine, wearable devices, mobile health applications, and health informatics.They should have a strong background in conducting and publishing innovative research in digital health, including data analytics and clinical trials. A strong track record in one health initiatives, and ⁠interdisciplinary collaboration is important for this role. Candidates need to demonstrate a clear ability to work across disciplines, engaging with healthcare professionals, engineers, data scientists and other key stakeholders.Their proficiency in digital health practices and research methods in the School will serve to advance cutting edge research that will break the boundaries of our knowledge in the field of digital health and healthcare informatics. The successful candidate will contribute to the development of a distinct research cluster in the School focused on digital health and healthcare informatics.1.⁠ ⁠Research and Scholarship:

• Conduct and publish high-quality research in digital health, focusing on areas such as telehealth, mobile health applications, data management, and the impact of technology on patient care and staff outcomes.
• Conduct healthcare data analysis to inform decision-making and improve care quality and patient outcome measures.
• Seek external funding through grants and partnerships to support research initiatives and contribute to the growth of the department’s research portfolio.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and expand national and international networks in digital and health informatics to address complex health issues and develop evidence-based practices in digital health.

2.⁠ ⁠Teaching and Curriculum Development:

• Develop, deliver, and evaluate undergraduate and graduate courses in nursing and midwifery with a focus on digital health technologies, telemedicine, health informatics, and data analytics.
• Integrate innovative teaching methods, including simulation, online learning, and experiential learning opportunities to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
• support upskilling and knowledge enhancement among faculty and students in digital health and technology development and testing
• Mentor and advise nursing and midwifery students, guiding their professional development and research projects in digital health.
• Ensure compliance with health informatics standards and regulations, including GDPR.
• Promote collaboration between human, animal, and environmental health sectors in alignment with the One Health principles.

3.⁠ ⁠Service and Community Engagement:

• Participate in School, college, and university committees, contributing to the governance and strategic direction of the nursing and midwifery programmes.
• Engage with professional organizations, community stakeholders, and healthcare institutions to promote the integration of digital health in healthcare practice.
• Represent the School at national and global conferences, workshops, and public forums to share expertise in digital health and its implications for nursing midwifery and health systems.

95 Lecturer/Asst Professor Above the Bar (7943) Salary Scale: €62,855 – €99,533 Per AnnumAppointment will be made on scale and in accordance with the Department of Finance guidelines.Closing date: 12:00 noon (local Irish time) on the 21st February 2025.Applications must be submitted by the closing date and time specified. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time of 12:00 noon (Local Irish Time) on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system. UCD are unable to accept late applications.Please note: the eRecruitment system only requests the names of two referees. The full list of 3 referees should be included in the text of your application.UCD do not require assistance from Recruitment Agencies. Any CVs submitted by Recruitment Agencies will be returned.Note: Hours of work for academic staff are those as prescribed under Public Service Agreements. For further information please follow the link;#WorkatUCDCompanyIreland’s Global University with over 160 Years of Education.UCD is one of Europe’s leading research-intensive universities; an environment where undergraduate education, masters and PhD training, research, innovation and community engagement form a dynamic spectrum of activity.As Ireland’s largest university, with its great strength and diversity of disciplines, UCD embraces its role to contribute to the flourishing of Ireland through the study of people, society, business, economy, culture, languages and the creative arts, as well as through research and innovation.Tackling Global Challenges: Research and Innovation at UCD
Research and innovation are essential drivers of a dynamic economy, an informed society and a vibrant culture. The spectrum of research and innovation at UCD encompasses individual scholars, research groups, start-up companies and large-scale collaborations with industry and other partners. is conducted within each of the University’s extensive range of disciplines, and in multidisciplinary research programmes addressing challenges of global scale.
In 2022/23 UCD researchers secured €161 million in research grants from national and international funding agencies, companies and foundations. Since 2012/13 UCD researchers have secured over €1.3 billion in such grants. Their research underpins national research and technology institutes and centres, including the . UCD is the national leader in winning European Union research funding.Over the last decade UCD researchers have increased their annual number of papers in the international literature by 62% and have authored more than 40,000 papers in total. These papers are cited by other researchers at a rate that is 74% above the world average. In addition, 62% of the papers were co-authored with institutions in other countries/regions, underlining UCD’s role as Ireland’s global university.
As Ireland’s leader in innovation, technology transfer and commercialisation, UCD’s commitment to innovation and entrepreneurship recognises the importance of active participation and collaboration to exploit leading-edge research and development outputs. Supports for innovation include – the Centre for New Ventures and Entrepreneurs, – the Industry Partnership Centre and the at UCD Lyons Farm. Since 2003 UCD has provided support to over 550 companies and early-stage ventures through the services and supports provided across the university, through NovaUCD, and through business support programmes run and managed by NovaUCD.Excellence in research and innovation that delivers strong and meaningful impact is central to all we do in University College Dublin.UCD is a community of world class academics making fundamental discoveries with real, far-reaching impact for people and our planet.Company info Telephone +(353)17167777 Location BELFIELD
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Tue, 28 Jan 2025 02:02:47 GMT

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