Offer Description
Applications are invited for a temporary post of a UCD Post‑doctoral Research Fellow Level 1 within the UCD School of Psychology.
The post will advance studies across three of GENERATION EU's Work Package, spanning childhood and adolescence. Responsibilities include designing, implementing and analysing a 3‑wave quasi‑experimental, accelerated longitudinal study in primary schools; secondary data wrangling and analyses on large, cross‑national datasets from dozens of countries across four waves on adolescent identity, school experiences and social outcomes; project and lab management; data visualisation; co‑supervision of research assistants; and science communication and dissemination for policy impact.
Salary Range: €46,805 – €53,391 Per Annum. Appointment is dependent upon qualifications and experience.
Eligibility Criteria
Mandatory:
PhD in psychology or a relevant social science discipline
Demonstrated statistical experience analysing large‑scale, complex quantitative datasets
Demonstrated experience in quantitative research related to child development
Commitment to research and publications
Understanding of the operational requirements for a successful research project
Evidence of research activity (publications, conference presentations, awards) and future scholarly output (working papers, research proposals) and ability to outline a research project
Excellent communication skills (oral, written, presentation)
Excellent organisational and administrative skills, including a proven ability to work to deadlines
Awareness of equality, diversity and inclusion agenda
Exclusions: This position is intended for early‑stage researchers. Applicants who have already completed or will soon complete a PD1 stage in UCD, or whose total postdoctoral experience (including the advertised post) would exceed 4 years, should not apply.
Additional Desirable Criteria
Experience in managing large‑scale, international research projects
Experience in cross‑national data analysis
Experience in longitudinal data analysis
Experience in quantitative study of intergroup relations and prosocial behaviours
Experience with data visualisation
Experience with systematic reviews and/or meta‑analysis
Experience contributing to funding applications or other fundraising activities
Experience with science communication and dissemination for impact
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