Post Doctoral Research Position in Sociology

2 weeks ago

Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin Full time

Post Title: Post Doctoral Research Position in Sociology

Post Status: Specific Purpose

Department/Faculty: Department of Sociology, School of Social Sciences and Philosophy

Location: Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin, College Green, Dublin 2, Ireland

Salary: Appointment will be made on the IUA Postdoctoral Researcher Salary Scale at a point in line with Government Pay Policy [€43,908 to €50,302 per annum], appointment will be made no higher than point 1 (PD1).

Hours of Work: Hours of work for academic staff are those as prescribed under Public Service Agreements. For further information please follow the link below:

Closing Date: 12 Noon (Irish Standard Time), 12th July 2024

Post Summary

The Department of Sociology at Trinity College Dublin (TCD) seeks to appoint an outstanding and highly motivated Research Fellow with excellent qualifications. The successful candidate will join a research team working on the Migrant and Employer Strategies post-Brexit project. The project is a collaboration between Queen's University Belfast (QUB) and Trinity College Dublin (TCD), funded under the HEA North-South Research Programme and will investigate the real live experiences, intentions and strategies of EU migrant workers and employers in Ireland and Northern Ireland, who have been impacted by the change in immigration policy precipitated by Brexit.

The Department of Sociology, under the leadership of Professor Jan Skopek, will provide all logistical, academic and intellectual support by integrating the successful candidate into a dynamic network of academics located within the Department of Sociology.

Candidates with a strong interest in sociology, economics, employment studies, life-course research, qualitative longitudinal research, an MA, MSc or MPhil in Sociology, Social Research, Social Policy, and strong training in advanced social science methodologies, are particularly encouraged to apply.

Standard duties of the post

  • Critical, systematic and analytical review of relevant literature.
  • Conducting empirical research using qualitative panel study.
  • Writing academic pieces (articles/reports) in English.
  • Researching and contributing to grant applications.
  • Organising and attending meetings, workshops and conferences.
  • Disseminating academic work to specialised and general audiences.

Application Procedure

Candidates should submit the following documentation via email to Lorraine Ivers at quoting "RF MES-AIS Project" in the subject bar.

  1. A motivation letter clearly indicating how the applicant's profile and skills fit the requirements of this PD position (max. 2 pages);
  2. A full curriculum vitae;
  3. Names, affiliation, and contact details of 2 referees (with their email addresses included);
  4. One example (at least) of a written piece –expected in English– showing the analytical, writing, and empirical skills of the candidate in a social science discipline.

Further Information

Informal enquiries: contact Dr Elaine Moriarty (Associate Professor, Department of Sociology, TCD; ).

At Trinity, we are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We are ranked 3rd in the world for gender equality (Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2020) and we hold an Athena SWAN Bronze award, recognising our work to advance gender equality. Trinity is committed to supporting the work-life balance and to creating a family-friendly working environment. Trinity welcomes applications from all individuals, including those who may have had non-traditional career paths, those who have taken time out for reasons including family or caring responsibilities, and applicants with disabilities.

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