16 Feb 2024
Job Information
- Organisation/Company
Dublin City University- Department
Human Resources- Research Field
Other- Researcher Profile
First Stage Researcher (R1)- Country
Ireland- Application Deadline
26 Feb 2024 - 23:58 (Europe/Dublin)- Type of Contract
Temporary- Job Status
Full-time- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
H2020- Reference Number
#RF1980/#002462- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No
Offer Description
Dublin City University
Dublin City University (DCU) is a leading innovative European University. It is proud to be one of the world’s leading Young Universities and is among the world’s top 2% globally. DCU is known as Ireland’s University of Impact, with a mission to ‘transform lives and societies’ and focuses on addressing global challenges in collaboration with key national and international partners and stakeholders.
DCU has over 20,000 students in five faculties spread across three academic campuses in the Glasnevin-Drumcondra area of North Dublin. Thanks to its innovative approach to teaching and learning, the University offers a ‘transformative student experience’ that helps to develop highly sought-after graduates. DCU is currently No. 1 in Ireland for Graduate Employment Rate, and for graduate income (CSO).
DCU is a research-intensive University and is home to a number of SFI-funded Research Centres. The University participates in a range of European and international research partnerships. DCU is also the leading Irish university in the area of technology transfer as reflected by licensing of intellectual property.
As a ‘People First’ institution, DCU is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion - a University that helps staff and students to thrive. The University is a leader in terms of its work to increase access to education, and is placed in the world’s Top 10 for reducing inequalities in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings.
As part of this role the researcher will be required to participate in the DCU Research Career Framework. This framework is designed to provide significant professional development opportunities to Researchers and offer the best opportunities in terms of a wider career path.
Background & Role |
Student Support & Development (SS&D) provides professional, academic, and personal support and development opportunities to students at DCU. It is a busy and diverse Unit, which includes the Student Advice Centre, Counselling &; Personal Development, the Student Health Centre, the Disability & Learning Support Office, the Access Office, and the Inter Faith Centre. Further information on SS&D can be found at: http://www.dcu.ie/students/index.shtml . SS&D is currently seeking a part-time (three days a week) research assistant to work on the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) project.
Role Profile The successful individual will support the DCU Project Lead in developing and implementing RPL across the University. The primary role involves conducting research relevant to the project with staff, learners and employers. The role also involves communicating project developments within DCU and monitoring RPL queries from potential learners. The post holder will report to the RPL Project Lead and is expected to attend mandatory training, supervision, and relevant RPL meetings. |
Principal Duties and Responsibilities |
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Minimum Criteria
Individuals should have a minimum of a primary degree (NFQ Level 8). In addition, it is desirable that the candidate has a minimum of three years relevant work experience within higher education or a similar environment.
Candidates will be assessed on the following competencies:
Discipline knowledge and Research skills – Demonstrates knowledge of a research discipline and the ability to conduct a specific programme of research within that discipline
Understanding the Research Environment – Demonstrates an awareness of the research environment (for example funding bodies) and the ability to contribute to grant applications
Communicating Research – Demonstrates the ability to communicate their research with their peers and the wider research community (for example presenting at conferences and publishing research in relevant journals) and the potential to teach and tutor students
Managing & Leadership skills - Demonstrates the potential to manage a research project including the supervision of undergraduate students
Essential Training
The postholder will be required to undertake the following essential compliance training:
Orientation, Health & Safety, Data Protection (GDPR) and all Cyber Security Awareness Training. Other training may need to be undertaken when required.
Salary Scale: IUA Research Assistant Salary Scale - €30,025 - €39,908
*Appointment will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and in line with current IUA pay policy
Closing date: Monday, 26th February 2024
Pilot Remote Working Policy
DCU is currently operating a pilot remote working policy for staff which consists of 1 day a week and 2 days a week for a period of up to 21 weeks per year. Such weeks are determined by the Head of each Unit in conjunction with HR and will take cognisance of the academic calendar, business needs and the service provision of the particular area. The terms of the pilot remote working policy will apply.
For more information on DCU and benefits, please visitWhy work at DCU?
Karina Curley, RPL Project Lead, Student Support & Development, Dublin City University.
Phone + 353 (0)1 7005336 Email:[email protected]
Please do not send applications to this email address, instead apply as described below.
Application Procedure:
Please submit your application through the online system. In order to be considered for the role to which you are applying for, you must upload:
1) Curriculum Vitae
2) Cover Letter
3) Completed application form (blank forms can be downloaded from the Vacancy Detail tab on the menu on the left hand side).
Please note, if all items are not uploaded, the application will be deemed incomplete, and will not be processed.
Dublin City University is an equal opportunities employer.
In line with the Employment Equality Acts 1998 – 2015, the University is committed to equality of treatment for all those who engage with its recruitment, selection and appointment processes.
The University’s Athena SWAN Bronze Award signifies the University’s commitment to promoting gender equality and addressing any gender pay gaps. Information on a range of university policies aimed at creating a supportive and flexible work environment are available in the DCU Policy Starter Packs
Requirements
- Research Field
- Other
- Education Level
- Bachelor Degree or equivalent
Additional Information
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- Dublin City University
- Country
- Ireland
- Geofield
Where to apply
- Website
https://www.dcu.ie/hr/vacancies-current-vacancies-external-applicants
Contact
- City
Dublin- Website
http://dcu.ie- Street
Glasnevin- Postal Code
Dublin 9
STATUS: EXPIRED
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