Posted 26 June, 2026
Lecturer in Health Research Methodology, Full-Time, Permanent, Contract Type B
University Vacancies Ireland
Galway, Galway, Ireland
Full Time
Reference: 93581805
Applications are invited for an appointment as Lecturer in Health Research Methodology (full-time, permanent, type B) based in the College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences at University of Galway.
About University of Galway
178 years in the making, University of Galway is a world-class Irish university set in an iconic location at the edge of Europe. With 19,000 students, over 3,000 staff and 126,000 alumni spanning 100 countries across the world, we are a community of creative thinkers and thought leaders connected by shared values of respect, openness, excellence, and sustainability. Our commitment to the public good is evident in our teaching and research achievements. University of Galway is counted among the Top 270 universities in the world according to the QS World University Rankings, positioned in the top 2% globally. In 2023, the University became the only university in Ireland to be awarded SDG Champion status and was ranked 34th among the world's top universities for UN-SDGs (THE Impact Rankings 2022-23).
College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
The College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences (CMNHS) is one of four Colleges within the University of Galway and is currently comprised of four Schools; Schools of Medicine, Nursing, Midwifery and Evidence Science, Allied and Community Health and Pharmacy and Medical Sciences. Strong professional practice and clinical partnerships are core features of the CMNHS. The College has substantial and meaningful collaborations with the Saolta University Healthcare Group (Saolta), Community Healthcare Organisation Area 2 and other healthcare and voluntary agencies.
The vision of the College is to create a healthy society through education, research and innovation. The College currently offers eight undergraduate health and social care degree programmes, all professionally accredited and require significant student immersion within the health service's acute and community divisions. The College also provides many postgraduate degree programmes and collaborates with the Health Service Executive (HSE), NGOs and community partners on specific professional postgraduate training programmes.
The Lecturer in Health Research Methodology will become a crucial part of the College And the post is based in the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Evidence Science and contributes to the Discipline of Evidence Science and the Centre for Health Research Methodology (CHRM), which brings together the HRB-Trials Methodology Research Network, Evidence Synthesis Ireland and Cochrane Ireland. This large, complex College is known for its robust professional practice, clinical partnerships and methodological research strengths, aligning well with the role's focus on health research methodology, including evidence synthesis and trials methodology.
Located in the West-Northwest of Ireland, with multiple campuses and regional Medical Academies, the College collaborates extensively with Saolta University Healthcare Group, Community Healthcare Organisation Area 2, and various healthcare and voluntary agencies. As such, the Lecturer will benefit from and contribute to an environment of interdisciplinary collaboration and professional partnership.
Guided by a vision to create a healthy society through education, research, and innovation, the College offers numerous professionally accredited undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs. The Lecturer's role aligns with the College's postgraduate focus, leading the development and delivery of curriculum in health research methodology, including evidence synthesis and trials methodology.
The College boasts a vast research portfolio, featuring regulated and non-regulated clinical trials, population health studies, evidence synthesis and trials methodology research, and various other forms of health research. Home to numerous health-related research centres, including the Centre for Health Research Methodology (CHRM), the College provides an enriching and supportive environment for the Lecturer's teaching and research in health research methodology.
For informal enquiries, please get in touch with Professor Declan Devane, Established Professor of Health Research Methodology, by emailing [email protected]
Information on the University's Strategic Plan is available at: Strategy - University of Galway.
Information on the College's Strategic Plan is available at: Strategic-Plan-22-25
Salary: €65,552 - €104,573 p.a (applicable to new entrants effective from January, 2011) (This appointment will be made on the Lecturer scale in line with current Government pay policy)
Closing date for receipt of applications is 17:00 (Irish Time) on 6th August 2026. It will not be possible to consider applications received after the closing date.
Garda vetting will apply.
Appointments will be conditional on work authorisation validation. Further details are available at www.dbei.ie
For more information and Application Form please see website: Jobs - University of Galway Applications should be submitted online.
At the University of Galway, we celebrate diversity and believe that every candidate can bring unique perspectives, talents and approaches to our University community. We actively encourage applications from all backgrounds regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, gender, family status, civil status, membership of the Traveller community, sexual orientation, disability or age. We value flexibility and recognise that a work-life balance is essential. We offer flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options, to accommodate the diverse needs of our staff. Our commitment to inclusivity extends beyond recruitment as we foster a friendly and supportive work environment, where all work styles are valued and respected. Join us in shaping a workplace that thrives on diversity, creativity and collaboration.
University of Galway is an equal opportunities employer.
Application Instructions
For more information and Application Form please see website:
Jobs - University of Galway Applications should be submitted online.
Apply
About University of Galway
178 years in the making, University of Galway is a world-class Irish university set in an iconic location at the edge of Europe. With 19,000 students, over 3,000 staff and 126,000 alumni spanning 100 countries across the world, we are a community of creative thinkers and thought leaders connected by shared values of respect, openness, excellence, and sustainability. Our commitment to the public good is evident in our teaching and research achievements. University of Galway is counted among the Top 270 universities in the world according to the QS World University Rankings, positioned in the top 2% globally. In 2023, the University became the only university in Ireland to be awarded SDG Champion status and was ranked 34th among the world's top universities for UN-SDGs (THE Impact Rankings 2022-23).
College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
The College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences (CMNHS) is one of four Colleges within the University of Galway and is currently comprised of four Schools; Schools of Medicine, Nursing, Midwifery and Evidence Science, Allied and Community Health and Pharmacy and Medical Sciences. Strong professional practice and clinical partnerships are core features of the CMNHS. The College has substantial and meaningful collaborations with the Saolta University Healthcare Group (Saolta), Community Healthcare Organisation Area 2 and other healthcare and voluntary agencies.
The vision of the College is to create a healthy society through education, research and innovation. The College currently offers eight undergraduate health and social care degree programmes, all professionally accredited and require significant student immersion within the health service's acute and community divisions. The College also provides many postgraduate degree programmes and collaborates with the Health Service Executive (HSE), NGOs and community partners on specific professional postgraduate training programmes.
The Lecturer in Health Research Methodology will become a crucial part of the College And the post is based in the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Evidence Science and contributes to the Discipline of Evidence Science and the Centre for Health Research Methodology (CHRM), which brings together the HRB-Trials Methodology Research Network, Evidence Synthesis Ireland and Cochrane Ireland. This large, complex College is known for its robust professional practice, clinical partnerships and methodological research strengths, aligning well with the role's focus on health research methodology, including evidence synthesis and trials methodology.
Located in the West-Northwest of Ireland, with multiple campuses and regional Medical Academies, the College collaborates extensively with Saolta University Healthcare Group, Community Healthcare Organisation Area 2, and various healthcare and voluntary agencies. As such, the Lecturer will benefit from and contribute to an environment of interdisciplinary collaboration and professional partnership.
Guided by a vision to create a healthy society through education, research, and innovation, the College offers numerous professionally accredited undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs. The Lecturer's role aligns with the College's postgraduate focus, leading the development and delivery of curriculum in health research methodology, including evidence synthesis and trials methodology.
The College boasts a vast research portfolio, featuring regulated and non-regulated clinical trials, population health studies, evidence synthesis and trials methodology research, and various other forms of health research. Home to numerous health-related research centres, including the Centre for Health Research Methodology (CHRM), the College provides an enriching and supportive environment for the Lecturer's teaching and research in health research methodology.
For informal enquiries, please get in touch with Professor Declan Devane, Established Professor of Health Research Methodology, by emailing [email protected]
Information on the University's Strategic Plan is available at: Strategy - University of Galway.
Information on the College's Strategic Plan is available at: Strategic-Plan-22-25
Salary: €65,552 - €104,573 p.a (applicable to new entrants effective from January, 2011) (This appointment will be made on the Lecturer scale in line with current Government pay policy)
Closing date for receipt of applications is 17:00 (Irish Time) on 6th August 2026. It will not be possible to consider applications received after the closing date.
Garda vetting will apply.
Appointments will be conditional on work authorisation validation. Further details are available at www.dbei.ie
For more information and Application Form please see website: Jobs - University of Galway Applications should be submitted online.
At the University of Galway, we celebrate diversity and believe that every candidate can bring unique perspectives, talents and approaches to our University community. We actively encourage applications from all backgrounds regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, gender, family status, civil status, membership of the Traveller community, sexual orientation, disability or age. We value flexibility and recognise that a work-life balance is essential. We offer flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options, to accommodate the diverse needs of our staff. Our commitment to inclusivity extends beyond recruitment as we foster a friendly and supportive work environment, where all work styles are valued and respected. Join us in shaping a workplace that thrives on diversity, creativity and collaboration.
University of Galway is an equal opportunities employer.
Application Instructions
For more information and Application Form please see website:
Jobs - University of Galway Applications should be submitted online.
Apply
