Research and Science
Trinity is Ireland’s leading university and is ranked 87th in the world (QS World University Rankings 2025). Founded in 1592, the University is steeped in history with a reputation for excellence in education, research, and innovation, which has been inspiring generations of thinkers for over 400 years. Post Summary The Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing (TILDA) at Trinity College Dublin (TCD) is Ireland's national study on ageing. TILDA's interdisciplinary team, including epidemiologists, biostatisticians, economists, social scientists, biomedical engineers, and clinicians, conducts this extensive study and disseminates its findings. The role of the postdoctoral researcher is to lead on research and conduct advanced statistical analyses related to tackling the health and social care challenge of multimorbidity (the presence of two or more medical conditions) by characterising longitudinal multimorbidity trajectories; identifying disease combinations which impact on early mortality and quality-of-life and providing 20-year population representative projections for service planning and delivery. Application Procedure Applicants should submit a cover letter and full Curriculum Vitae to include the names and contact details of 2 referees (including email addresses), to: Name: Lucy Doogan - Email Address: dooganl@tcd.ie Please click below to view the job description for this position. At Trinity, we are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. Trinity welcomes applications from all individuals, including those applicants with disabilities, those who may have had non-traditional career paths, those who have taken time out for reasons including family or caring responsibilities. We also welcome international applicants including those whom have been displaced due to war. Trinity College Dublin is Ireland’s premier University. We are an EU Sustainable Gender Equality Champion and we hold an Athena Swan Silver award, recognising our ongoing work to advance gender equality both within Trinity and in the Higher Education sector. Trinity is committed to supporting work-life balance and to creating a family-friendly working environment. Trinity College Dublin will be closed from 24 December 2024 and will reopen on 2 January 2025.