Posted 13 August, 2026
Post Doctoral Researcher Cancer Survivorship
Trinity College Dublin
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Full Time
Reference: 301130784
About Trinity:
Trinity is Ireland's leading university and is ranked 75th 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. Trinity College Dublin - an introduction
Post Summary
The Discipline of Occupational Therapy is seeking to appoint a full-time post-doctoral researcher to lead the process evaluation for a cluster randomised control trial investigating the effectiveness of a return-to-work rehabilitation intervention for women with breast cancer. This intervention, CanWork, was developed to support women who have completed treatment for breast cancer to successfully return to work. It provides them with knowledge and skills to manage post-treatment difficulties in work and to meet the demands of their job on returning to work. For more information see www.canwork.ie. This position will appeal to anyone who wishes to expand their existing research knowledge and skills and to develop a research career in cancer-survivorship research.
The post holder will take a leadership role in the process evaluation of the intervention ensuring high-quality mixed-methods data collection, analysis and reporting. They will work under the supervision of the PI, Professor Deirdre Connolly and project manager, and work closely with other members of the research team to examine the implementation, fidelity, acceptability, mechanisms of impact and contextual factors influencing intervention delivery and outcomes.
How to Apply: Applicants should submit a one-page summary of relevant experience for this position and a full Curriculum Vitae to include the names and contact details of two (2) referees (including email addresses) to: Professor Deirdre Connolly at [email protected]. Please specify 'Post Doc position CanWork' in the subject box.
Closing Date: 28 August 2026, 12 noon
Our Values - putting our words into action
Values matter. They are key to the success of our Strategic Plan. We centre our behavioural values around the importance of belonging. We recognise that the university will thrive by each of us respecting and caring for one another. We know we can achieve much more through working together. We know too that we must take responsibility for our actions and be accountable. We must, and will never stop, imagining. And through being nature positive we connect not just with the environment but with our ambitions for a sustainable future.
At Trinity, we are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from all individuals, including those with disabilities, those who have followed non-traditional career paths, and those who have taken time out for reasons such as family or caring responsibilities. We also welcome international applicants, including those who have been displaced due to conflict or war.
Trinity College Dublin is Ireland's premier university. We are an EU Sustainable Gender Equality Champion and hold an Athena Swan Silver Award, recognising our ongoing work to advance gender equality both within Trinity and across the higher education sector. Trinity is committed to supporting work-life balance and creating a family-friendly working environment.
Trinity is Ireland's leading university and is ranked 75th 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. Trinity College Dublin - an introduction
Post Summary
The Discipline of Occupational Therapy is seeking to appoint a full-time post-doctoral researcher to lead the process evaluation for a cluster randomised control trial investigating the effectiveness of a return-to-work rehabilitation intervention for women with breast cancer. This intervention, CanWork, was developed to support women who have completed treatment for breast cancer to successfully return to work. It provides them with knowledge and skills to manage post-treatment difficulties in work and to meet the demands of their job on returning to work. For more information see www.canwork.ie. This position will appeal to anyone who wishes to expand their existing research knowledge and skills and to develop a research career in cancer-survivorship research.
The post holder will take a leadership role in the process evaluation of the intervention ensuring high-quality mixed-methods data collection, analysis and reporting. They will work under the supervision of the PI, Professor Deirdre Connolly and project manager, and work closely with other members of the research team to examine the implementation, fidelity, acceptability, mechanisms of impact and contextual factors influencing intervention delivery and outcomes.
How to Apply: Applicants should submit a one-page summary of relevant experience for this position and a full Curriculum Vitae to include the names and contact details of two (2) referees (including email addresses) to: Professor Deirdre Connolly at [email protected]. Please specify 'Post Doc position CanWork' in the subject box.
Closing Date: 28 August 2026, 12 noon
Our Values - putting our words into action
Values matter. They are key to the success of our Strategic Plan. We centre our behavioural values around the importance of belonging. We recognise that the university will thrive by each of us respecting and caring for one another. We know we can achieve much more through working together. We know too that we must take responsibility for our actions and be accountable. We must, and will never stop, imagining. And through being nature positive we connect not just with the environment but with our ambitions for a sustainable future.
At Trinity, we are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from all individuals, including those with disabilities, those who have followed non-traditional career paths, and those who have taken time out for reasons such as family or caring responsibilities. We also welcome international applicants, including those who have been displaced due to conflict or war.
Trinity College Dublin is Ireland's premier university. We are an EU Sustainable Gender Equality Champion and hold an Athena Swan Silver Award, recognising our ongoing work to advance gender equality both within Trinity and across the higher education sector. Trinity is committed to supporting work-life balance and creating a family-friendly working environment.
