Research Analyst

Contract: 11 Months

Location: Hybrid 1 day in Dublin

We are recruiting a Research Data Analyst on behalf of a leading public-sector organisation operating within the healthcare and research sector.

This is an opportunity for an experienced data analyst to work with large-scale health datasets, support national health information systems and contribute to research publications, statistical reporting and evidence-based decision-making.

The Role

You will support the collection, management, analysis and reporting of health-related data, working with internal teams, data providers and external stakeholders to maintain data quality and deliver meaningful research outputs.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage, clean and analyse large-scale health datasets and surveys, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
• Produce statistical analyses, reports and data outputs for internal and external stakeholders.
• Liaise with data providers, supporting data collection, formatting, validation and submission.
• Develop and maintain data dictionaries, data quality protocols and analytical documentation.
• Contribute to annual reports, research papers, journal articles and other publications.
• Support training and guidance for data providers on data collection processes.
• Assist with testing and improving data management systems and data visualisation tools.
• Present findings and contribute to research and stakeholder meetings.

Essential Requirements

• NFQ Level 8 qualification (Honours Degree or equivalent).
• Minimum 3 years' relevant experience managing or analysing large-scale databases, datasets or surveys.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and statistical analysis tools such as SPSS or R .
• Experience preparing research reports, analytical documents or materials for publication.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and data quality awareness.
• Excellent communication, organisation and stakeholder engagement skills.

Desirable Skills

• SQL for data extraction and analysis.
• Power BI or R Shiny for data visualisation.
• Experience working with health datasets, registries or national information systems.
• Familiarity with database applications and data management processes.

Why Apply?

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to important health research and national data initiatives, working with specialist research and information management professionals. Apply with your updated CV or get in touch to discuss the opportunity in confidence.