Application deadline:

March 7, 2023

Research Scientist

Dublin
Ireland

Applications are invited for a Temporary 3 year post of a Research Scientist within UCD School of Art History and Cultural Policy.

The Research Scientists will research and write about the role of female entrepreneurs in the dissemination of modern architecture and design between 1920 and 1970 as part of a larger ERC- funded project that is investigating the role of gender and race in this process.

The successful candidate will participate with other team members in a reading group every autumn trimester, will deliver conference papers on the subject at appropriate conferences in Europe and the United States, and will publish articles and/or book chapters, while preparing a book manuscript on the topic.  They will also co-organise an international conference to be held in June 2024 and co-edit the resulting book, as well as contribute to the organisation of an exhibition that will tour architecture schools in 2026.

A primary purpose of this role is to further develop your research skills, including through the publication of peer-reviewed scholarship.  There are travel (up to €4000 per annum) and conference funds (up to €3000 per annum) associated with this post.

Fixed salary: €49,700 per annum

Closing date: 17:00hrs (local Irish time) on 7 March 2023.
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 (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.

Prior to application, further information (including application procedure) should be obtained from
the Work at UCD website and search for competition 015641

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