Research Assistant

The Department of Economics within Trinity College Dublin’s (TCD) School of Social Sciences & Philosophy seeks to appoint four exceptional candidates to the post of Research Assistant in Economic History. The Research Assistants will work at the Department, as a part of the Government of Ireland-funded cross-border Centre for Economics, Policy and History (CEPH). The Research Assistants will be active in assisting the delivery of CEPH’s research programme.

Post status: Specific Purpose Contract

Hours of Post: 39 hours per week

Salary: Appointment will be made on the IUA Research Assistant Salary Scale at a point in line with Government Pay Policy [€30,025 to €39,908 per annum], appointment will be made no higher than point [1] on the Research Assistant scale

How to apply: Candidates should submit the following documentation via e-mail to [email protected] indicating “CEPH RA” and the relevant position (one-year or six-month) in the subject line:

• A motivation letter clearly indicating how the applicant's profile and skills fit the requirements of this position (max. 1 page).
• A full curriculum vitae.
• Names, affiliation, and contact details of two referees with their e-mail addresses included.
• A piece of writing or research representative of the candidate’s research ability (optional).
• Letters of recommendation from two referees (submitted via https://econjobmarket.org/).

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(Department of Economics, TCD;

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