Phd Opportunity In Critical Care Translational Immunology And Retrieval Medicine

PhD Opportunity in Critical Care Translational Immunology and Critical Care Retrieval Medicine

We invite applications from trainees in Anaesthesiology and/or Intensive Care Medicine interested in pursuing a PhD and a career in academic intensive care medicine.

This unique position combines clinical and scientific roles, in collaboration between Trinity College Dublin and the National Ambulance Service Critical Care & Retrieval Services. The successful candidate will:

• Undertake a PhD in translational immunology under the supervision of Prof. Nigel Stevenson (Viral Immunology Laboratory, TCD), focusing on the effects of RSV infection on innate immune pathways, with and without immunisation.

• Work as a critical care retrieval doctor in the NAS-CCRS adult (MICAS) and paediatric (IPATS) teams (2 days/week) under the direction of a Retrieval Consultant

This program is designed to equip future ICU specialists with foundational immunology knowledge, complementing core biomedical sciences of Critical Care Medicine, while retaining and developing clinical skills of an Intensivist or Retrievalist.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Completion (or near completion) of specialist training in Anaesthesiology and/or Intensive Care Medicine. Paediatric or Emergency Medicine trainees should have training in Anaesthesiology or Intensive Care

• Demonstrated intellectual curiosity and project completion.

• Understanding and interest in viral infection and disease, molecular biology and Immunology. Basic science training is not required; hands-on lab training and scientific integration will be provided.

• Experience and competency in the management of acute critical illness and injury in children and adults

• Good understanding of the principles of clinical governance

• Ideally have APLS and or ACLS (or willingness to undertake both)

• Experience of undertaking critical care transports from any of the 3 disciplines – Adults/Paediatrics or Neonates

• Good communication and organisational skills

• Ability to maintain CPD to a high standard

• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team in regional centres, respecting the input of all team members

Position Details:

• Duration: 4 years

For further information Contact: Dr Dermot Doherty Dermot.doherty@hse.ie and / or Prof Nigel Stevenson N.Stevenson@tcd.ie

Closing Date: 25th April 2025