Organisation/Company: Technological University Dublin
Department: Human Resources
Research Field: Geography » Historical geography
Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2)
Positions: Postdoc Positions
Country: Ireland
Application Deadline: 4 Apr 2025 - 17:00 (Europe/Dublin)
Type of Contract: Temporary
Job Status: Full-time
Hours Per Week: 37
Offer Starting Date: 23 Jun 2025
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description
Applications are invited for the following Post in the Technological University Dublin:
Post: Post Doctoral Researcher - Pathways for developing New Urban Tourism in Dublin (PNUT) PROJECT - School of Tourism & Hospitality Management (Fixed Term Specified Purpose Wholetime for up to 5 years with initial funding for 2 years) (Reference: 117/2025)
Location: The post will be based at one of the TU Dublin Campuses i.e. Grangegorman (Parkhouse), Blanchardstown or Tallaght.
Hours of Work: A 37 hour working week is in operation.
Salary: The successful candidate will be appointed at point (01) of the Post-Doctoral Researcher Salary Scale i.e. €48,412 gross per annum. Remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. Incremental credit may apply in line with University policy.
Closing Date: 04th April 2025 at 5.00 p.m. (Irish time). Late applications will not be accepted.
It is anticipated that interviews for this post will take place in the beginning of 06th May 2025. The interview assessment will be 40 minutes in length and will include a presentation of 10 minutes duration.
The topic of this presentation will be as follows:
‘Sustainable urban tourism futures’
For further information and to make an online application for the above post please visit
Technological University Dublin is an equal opportunities employer.
Minimum Requirements
* A PhD or equivalent in human geography, urban studies, entrepreneurial studies, social sciences, social policy, sustainable development or related fields.
* Evidence of a research profile and publication record within the requisite subject area.
* Knowledge of research techniques and methodologies, especially qualitative and mixed methods.
* Effective written and verbal communication skills.
* Commitment to high quality research.
Candidates will be shortlisted based on their demonstration of meeting every essential criterion so are asked to clearly outline how their experience and qualifications meet the criteria.
Desirable Criteria
* Experience of, and commitment to, community engaged research.
* Experience of, and commitment to, working on collaborative projects.
* Evidence of strong collaboration record with diverse partners spanning civil society, government and business.
* Understanding of, and strong interest in, tourism development.
Candidates may be shortlisted on the basis of none, one or more of these desirable criteria and are asked to clearly outline how their experience and qualifications meet the criteria.
Personal Attributes Required
* Effective ability to communicate orally through English.
* Proven ability to communicate effectively in writing through English.
* Strong analytical abilities.
* Excellent interpersonal skills.
* Strong organisational skills.
* Self-reliant, ability to act on own initiative and to be proactive in furthering the research project.
Further Information for Post-doctoral Researcher
In the case of a 1st Post-doctoral Fellowship where the applicant may not have graduated yet, the successful applicant must, at the time of appointment, provide a letter from the appropriate graduate studies office confirming that the student has completed the programme including all the examination requirements and is just awaiting the formal graduation ceremony and the likely date on which that will take place.
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