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- Ireland
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Job Information
- Organisation/Company
- University College Cork
- Department
- HR Research
- Research Field
- Educational sciences » Education
- Researcher Profile
- Established Researcher (R3)
- Positions
- PHD Positions
- Country
- Ireland
- Application Deadline
- Type of Contract
- Temporary
- Job Status
- Full-time
- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
- Not funded by a EU programme
- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
- No
Offer Description
1 Year, Fixed-Term, Whole-time Post
Position Summary
Please note that this position can be filled at Post-Doctoral or Senior Post-Doctoral level, depending on qualification and experience of the successful candidate.
This role plays a pivotal part in advancing the objectives of the School of Education's HEA PATH funded New Avenues to Teaching Programme, a transformative initiative designed to reshape educational pathways. This pioneering project is intricately woven into the fabric of the National Access Plan (NAP) 2022-2028, a visionary framework aimed at achieving a higher education landscape where diversity thrives. Its core mission is to ensure that our student and graduate teachers mirror the rich tapestry of Ireland's population, fostering an inclusive environment within higher education institutions. By championing equity and diversity, New Avenues to Teaching Programme strives to enhance student success, optimize outcomes, and propel a new generation of educators towards impactful contributions in our communities.
Project Title: New Avenues to Teaching
Post Duration: 1 Year
Where to apply
- Website
Requirements
- Research Field
- Educational sciences » Education
- Education Level
- PhD or equivalent
This title will apply to newly qualified Post-Doctoral Researchers and will be considered as a period of training as the researcher will have dual goals in terms of the research project and their own career development. The researcher will be mentored by a Principal Investigator (PI). It is expected that a researcher would spend not more than 3 years at the Post Doctoral level, subject to the term of the project and would then be eligible to compete for a Senior Post Doctoral post advertised by the University.
The primary focus of the Postdoctoral Researcher will be research however a particular emphasis during this stage should include:
- To conduct a specified programme of research under the supervision and direction of a Principal Investigator/Project Leader.
- To engage in appropriate training and professional development opportunities as required by the Principal Investigator, School or College in order to develop research skills and competencies.
- To gain experience in grant writing.
- To engage in the dissemination of the results of the research in which they are engaged, as directed by, with the support of and under the supervision of a Principal Investigator.
- To become familiar with the publication process.
- To acquire generic and transferable skills (including project management, business skills and postgraduate mentoring/supervision).
- To engage in the wider research and scholarly activities of the research group, School or College.
- To interact closely with research assistants working on the project and to have an agreed role in supervising them in their day to day work in conjunction with the work package lead and PI.
- To interact closely with postgraduate research students who are studying for a Masters or a PhD and possibly have an agreed role in supporting these students in their day to day research in conjunction with an academic supervisor.
- To carry out administrative work to support the programme of research.
- To carry out additional duties as may reasonably be required within the general scope and level of the post.
- To contribute to costing research grant proposals and assist in the financial management of a research project.
- A PhD qualification.
- Appropriate research experience.
- Appropriate technical competence and accomplishment.
- A capability of working within a project team to achieve results.
- Good communication, organisation and interpersonal skills.
- A commitment to gaining practical experience working on a research project.
- Ability to work well within a team.
- Languages
- ENGLISH
- Research Field
- Educational sciences » Education
Additional Information
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- University College Cork
- Country
- Ireland
- City
- Cork
- Geofield
Contact
- City
- Cork
- Website
- Street
- Western Road
- NIngram@ucc.ie