Organisation/Company: University College Dublin
Research Field: Ethics in social sciences » Other
Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2)
Country: Ireland
Application Deadline: 21 Apr 2025 - 08:38 (UTC)
Type of Contract: Temporary
Job Status: Full-time
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 a temporary post of a Research Associate - ERC Project within UCD Sutherland School of Law.
UCD seeks to employ a Research Associate (post-PhD) for the ERC project RIGHTS TO UNITE (Advanced Grant) led by Prof Dagmar Schiek, for a duration of 18 months starting on 1 September 2025 the latest.
The RIGHTS TO UNITE Project aims to generate a new socio-legal theory of European integration based on citizens' experience of European integration through rights, and to explore its viability through qualitative research using liberal/economic, social and digital rights as fields of research. Its multi-level comparison encompasses smaller states in the EU and its neighbourhood, more specifically four EU countries (Ireland, Czech Republic, Greece and Sweden) and four neighbourhood states (Northern Ireland, Norway, North Macedonia and Georgia). The PDR joins the project in its second year, with the aim to complete socio-legal research on citizens' experience of European integration through rights in Greece. The project team also comprises two Postdoctoral researchers, a number of PhD researchers and a project administrator (more information on rightstounite.eu).
For this Research Associate, we are looking for a highly motivated and qualified researcher with an emerging profile in socio-legal studies of the European Union, with an understanding of the Greek experience of European integration and of legal comparison. This post requires the ability to work at academic levels in Greek and English. Career development opportunities specific to this project comprise presenting work at international conferences, contributing to project academic seminars and co-authoring peer-reviewed publications.
Closing date: 12:00 noon (local Irish time) on the 22nd of April 2025.
Applications must be submitted by the closing date and time specified. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time of 12:00 noon (Local Irish Time) on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system. UCD are unable to accept late applications.
UCD do not require assistance from Recruitment Agencies. Any CVs submitted by Recruitment Agencies will be returned.
Eligibility criteria
Mandatory:
1. PhD in social sciences, preferably in the field of European integration studies (or close to completion).
2. A demonstrated capacity to conduct comparative socio-legal research in Greek and English.
3. Evidence of high-level academic publications, conference presentations or awards.
4. Ability to contribute independently to the RIGHTS-TO-UNITE research programme.
5. Excellent ability to communicate in an academic context orally, in writing and through visually supported presentations.
6. Proven ability to work to tight deadlines.
7. Candidates must demonstrate an awareness of equality, diversity and inclusion agenda.
Desirable:
1. Experience in conducting large focus groups (citizens' meetings).
2. An understanding of how to disseminate academic findings on social media.
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