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Post Summary
The purpose of this short term role is to assist in the finishing up of a programme of quantitative/qualitative research on the subject of Defensive Medicine under the supervision of Dr Barry Lyons, School of Medicine, Trinity College Dublin. The work will be located in Trinity College Dublin. It is possible that some of the work can be carried out remotely.
Starting Date: End August/beginning September, 2026. A later starting date is not negotiable.
Application Procedure
Applicants should submit a full Curriculum Vitae to include the names and contact details of 2 referees (including email addresses), to:-
- Dr Barry Lyons at balyons@tcd.ie
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