Ad Astra Fellows, UCD School of Sociology

Complex Systems Society; Dublin; On-site; EUR 55,397 - 87,724; Full time

Job summary

A major university in Ireland is seeking an Ad Astra Fellow in the UCD School of Sociology. This prestigious role involves interdisciplinary teaching and research in themes such as organized violence and computational social science. The position offers an initial five-year contract with competitive salary ranging from €55,397 to €87,724 per annum, and the chance for ongoing contract based on performance. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a globally recognized institution in Dublin's vibrant environment.

Qualifications

• Commitment to societally relevant research and innovative teaching.
• Experience in the field of sociology with a focus on specified themes.
• Ability to work in interdisciplinary scholarship.

Responsibilities

• Conduct teaching and research in sociology.
• Engage with students and contribute to academic programs.
• Support and advance UCD’s strategic goals.

Job description

Ad Astra Fellows, UCD School of Sociology

Applications are sought for Ad Astra Fellows within the UCD School of Sociology. In support of the 2024 University College Dublin Strategic Plan 'Rising to the Future', UCD continues its ambitious plan to increase our faculty numbers by 500 over five years.

With an initial 5‑year contract, research support for these 5 years and the opportunity for an on‑going contract subject to performance, there has never been a better time to join the faculty at Ireland's Global University and to live in one of Europe's most vibrant, friendly and connected capital cities.

The School of Sociology holds a premier place in the field of sociology in Ireland. It has a longstanding commitment to societally relevant research, interdisciplinary scholarship, and the provision of innovative and dynamic programmes at graduate and undergraduate levels. These programmes are underpinned by an extensive and diverse range of staff specialisms that address the defining issues of the day.

Teaching and research in the school generally coheres around the following themes: Organised Violence, Peace and Nationalism; Migration, Religion, Gender and Identity; Computational Social Science and Networks; and Inequality.

Prior to application, further information (including application procedure) should be obtained from the UCD Ad Astra Fellow website: http://www.ucd.ie/adastrafellows/

95 Lecturer/Assistant Professor (above the bar) Salary Scale: €55,397 - €87,724 per annum

Appointment will be made on scale and in accordance with the Department of Finance guidelines.

Closing date: 17.00hrs (Local Irish Time) on 14th February 2022

Applications must be submitted by the closing date and time specified. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time of 17:00hrs (Irish Local Time) on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system. UCD are unable to accept late applications.

Please note: the eRecruitment system only requests the names of two referees. The full list of 3 referees should be included in the text of your application.

UCD do not require assistance from Recruitment Agencies. Any CV's submitted by Recruitment Agencies will be returned.

Note: Hours of work for academic staff are those as prescribed under Public Service Agreements. For further information please follow link below: http://www.ucd.ie/hr/t4cms/Academic%20Contract.pdf