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UCD Post-doctoral Research Fellow, UCD School of Philosophy

Employer
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE DUBLIN (UCD)
Location
Dublin South
Closing date
30 Apr 2020

Job Details

The current vacancy arises from an H2020 project PEriTiA (Policy, Expertise and Trust in Action), an international research project exploring the conditions under which people trust expertise used for shaping public policy. The aim of the project is to provide a better theoretical and empirical understanding of trust in experts in general and in scientists in the context of public policy decision making. The project is led by Professor Maria Baghramian and academically is located at UCD Centre for Ethics in Public Life.

This is an academic research post, where the successful candidate will conduct a specified programme of research supported by research training and development under the supervision and direction of a Principal Investigator

Post Duration: Up to 30 months - Post to commence in Aug/Sept 2020

Salary: € 37,874 per annum

Closing date: 17.00hrs (Local Irish Time) on 30 April 2020.

Applications must be submitted by the closing date and time specified. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time of 17:00hrs GMT on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system. UCD are unable to accept late applications.

Job Vacancies website: https://www.ucd.ie/workatucd/jobs/

UCD do not require assistance from Recruitment Agencies. Any CV's submitted by Recruitment Agencies will be returned.

Company

UCD is Ireland's most globally engaged university with over 37,000 students drawn from 152 countries, including over 4,500 students based at locations outside of Ireland. 
 
The international standing of UCD has grown in recent years; it is currently ranked within the top 1% of higher education institutions world-wide.
 
As Ireland's largest university, with its great strength and diversity of disciplines, UCD embraces its role to contribute to the flourishing of Ireland through the study of people, society, business, economy, culture, languages and the creative arts, as well as through research and innovation. 
 
Over the last decade UCD researchers have increased their annual number of papers in the international literature by 39% and have authored more than 34,000 papers in total. 56% of the papers were co-authored with researchers from more than 130 countries. These papers are cited by other researchers at a rate that is 73% above the world average.
 
Located within 4km's of Dublin city centre, the Belfield campus is a carefully landscaped, modern campus. Employees can avail of world class facilities and participate in a range of engagement activities.
There is a diverse range of staff at UCD, with employment opportunities frequently presenting themselves in the following areas:

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Imagine yourself in a workplace with a genuine commitment to equality of opportunity for all staff and students. UCD is committed to creating an environment where diversity is celebrated and everyone is treated fairly.
 
Learn more about equality and diversity in UCD, including our new Dignity & Respect Support Service.
 
Visit the Work at UCD page to explore further benefits of working at UCD and to apply for a role.

Company info
Telephone
+(353)17167777
Location
BELFIELD
DUBLIN 4
Ireland

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