Research Assistant (Atlantic Fellowship for Equity in Brain Health)

Closing Date :

18-Sep-2026 12:00

Contact Email :

gbhiapply@tcd.ie

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Post Summary

The Atlantic Fellowship for Equity in Brain Health is a prestigious, interdisciplinary, 12-month residential fellowship based at Trinity College Dublin. The programme develops emerging leaders committed to improving brain health equity, and reducing the global impact of dementia with particular emphasis on under-served and marginalised communities.

Fellows engage in an immersive academic and experiential curriculum combining structured learning, mentorship, pilot project development, and engagement with clinical and community settings. Upon completing the program, fellows join a lifelong global network of Atlantic Fellows working to advance brain health worldwide. Successful candidates can also apply for a postgraduate Certificate in Equity in Brain Health, awarded upon successful completion of the academic components of the fellowship.

Hours of Work: 39 hours per week (full-time)

Specific purpose contract

Location: Trinity College Dublin, College Green, Dublin 2, Ireland

Salary: Appointment will be made on the IUA Post-Doctoral Researcher Scale, PD2 Point 3 (€58578), in line with Government Pay Policy.

Closing Date: 12 Noon, Friday, 18th September 2026.

Application Process

Application must be submitted through the Trinity College Dublin online recruitment portal: tcd.ie/hr/vacancies.

Applicants are required to submit the following:

A full Curriculum Vitae (maximum four pages) detailing qualifications, professional experience, achievements

A Statement of Purpose (provided as a download below on the application page) outlining the applicant's motivation for the fellowship, their commitment to brain health equity, and how they intend to apply learning from the programme in their home community or region. This form must be completed in full and uploaded under the document section of the application.

Contact details of two professional references.

Informal enquiries about the programme may be directed to: gbhiapply@tcd.ie.

Please note that shortlisted applicants will be required to attend an interview, which will be conducted via Zoom video conference. The University reserves the right to shortlist candidates based on the information provided in the application.

The Global Brain Health Institute is deeply committed to building a diverse and inclusive Fellowship community. Applications are particularly encouraged from candidates who are underrepresented in brain health, medicine, or leadership, and from low- and middle-income countries or regions disproportionately affected by dementia and neurological disorders.

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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.

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