Research Fellow in Sociology - Dublin, Ireland - Trinity College Dublin

Description

The Department of Sociology at Trinity College Dublin (TCD) seeks to appoint an outstanding and highly motivated Research Fellow with excellent qualifications on a specific purpose contract. The successful candidate will join a TCD-based research team led by Dr Yekaterina Chzhen and collaborate closely with a University College London based team led by Professor Jennifer Symonds on the "Longitudional Educational Achievements: Reducing iNequalities" (LEARN) project. It is a consortium project coordinated by the University of Helsinki, funded under the HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions. The successful candidate will get to travel internationally to project meetings and will collaborate with other consortium members. 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. Contract type: Specific Purpose Contract Job Category and Level: Research, Appointment will be on the IUA Post-Doctoral Researcher Scale PD1 to a maximum of point 3, in line with current government pay policy. Application ProcedureCandidates should submit the following documentation via email to Lorraine Ivers at , quoting " RF LEARN Project" in the subject bar.

A motivation letter clearly indicating how the applicant's profile and skills fit the requirements of this Research Fellow position (max. 2 pages);

A full curriculum vitae;

Names, affiliation, and contact details of 2 referees (with their email addresses included);

One example (at least) of a written piece –in English– showing the analytical, writing, and empirical skills of the candidate in a social science discipline. If the written submission is a collaborative effort, please include a brief outline of your specific contribution.

Informal enquiries : contact Dr Yekaterina Chzhen (Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology, TCD; ). At Trinity, we are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. Trinity welcomes applications from all individuals, including those applicants with disabilities, those who may have had non-traditional career paths, those who have taken time out for reasons including family or caring responsibilities. We also welcome international applicants including those whom have been displaced due to war. Trinity College Dublin is Ireland's premier University. We are an EU Sustainable Gender Equality Champion and we hold an Athena Swan Silver award, recognising our ongoing work to advance gender equality both within Trinity and in the Higher Education sector. Trinity is committed to supporting work-life balance and to creating a family-friendly working environment.