PhD Researcher: Meritocracy & Political Culture

RFCSR; Dublin; On-site; EUR 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded PhD position

Academic mentorship and training

Job summary

Trinity College Dublin invites applications for a PhD Researcher on the project “Meritocracy as Political Culture.” This fully funded doctoral opportunity is hosted within the School of Social Sciences and Philosophy, Department of Sociology.

The successful candidate will design and conduct empirical research using qualitative and quantitative methods, contribute to publications and conferences, and engage in knowledge exchange with the University and external partners.

Qualifications

• First-class or upper second-class honours degree in a related social science.
• Strong analytical and research skills with both qualitative and quantitative methods.
• Excellent writing, communication, and critical thinking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct empirical research on meritocracy as political culture.
• Publish scholarly articles, present at conferences, and engage in knowledge exchange.
• Collaborate within an interdisciplinary research team and contribute to training and outreach.

Skills

Analytical skills

Qualitative methods

Quantitative methods

Academic writing

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Sociology/Political Science/Social Policy or related

Tools

Statistical software

Qualitative data analysis tools

Job description

Trinity College Dublin invites applications for a PhD Researcher on the project “Meritocracy as Political Culture.” This fully funded doctoral opportunity is hosted within the School of Social Sciences and Philosophy, Department of Sociology.

The successful candidate will design and conduct empirical research using qualitative and quantitative methods, contribute to publications and conferences, and engage in knowledge exchange with the University and external partners.