Post-doctoral Fellow Level 1, UCD School of Psychology, Temp

The Sow What? project is an innovative research initiative with the UCD Agri Mental Health Group aimed at bridging the communication gap between farmers, agricultural advisors, and policy makers in the context of the European Green Deal. We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Post-Doctoral Researcher (PD1) with a background in behavioral psychology to join our team. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in the development and delivery of interventions while also facilitating collaboration with stakeholders through the convening of a stakeholder steering group.

This is an academic research role, where you will conduct a specified programme of research supported by research training and development under the supervision and direction of a Principal Investigator.

The primary purpose of the role is to further develop your research skills and competences, including the processes of publication in peer-reviewed academic publications, the development of funding proposals, the mentorship of graduate students along with the opportunity to develop your skills in research led teaching.

Appointment on the above range will be dependent upon qualifications and experience.

Closing date: 12:00 noon (local Irish time) on 11th April 2024.

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 CV's submitted by Recruitment Agencies will be returned.

The PD1 position is intended for early stage researchers, either just after completion of a PhD or for someone entering a new area for the first time. If you have already completed your PD1 stage in UCD or will soon complete a PD1, or you are an external applicant whose total Postdoctoral experience, inclusive of the duration of the advertised post, would exceed 4 years, you should not apply and should refer to PD2 posts instead.