We are seeking to appoint an exceptional candidate to the post of Research Assistant in Economic History, based at Trinity College Dublin. The Research Assistant will be active in assisting the delivery of CEPH’s research programme. This full-time position will start in January 2025 and finish in August 2025.

Standard Duties and Responsibilities of the Post

• Undertake data management, literature reviews and data analysis for the duration of the position under the direction of the three Trinity-based PIs.
• Work on research projects in Irish and or international economic history.
• Assist the PIs in preparing material for publication in international peer-reviewed journals and presentations at international conferences.
• Collaborate with the CEPH research team on the assembly and publication of a compendium of high-quality indicators relating to Ireland’s economic development over time, including high-frequency and spatially granular data series, as well as national or sectoral aggregates.
• Present regular progress reports on research to the PIs.

Person Specification

The role-holder will require the following knowledge, skills and attributes for successful performance in the role.

Qualifications

The successful candidate must hold, or obtain during the application period, a MSc or MA in economic history or economics.

Knowledge & Experience 

• An excellent academic trajectory and methodological training in quantitative economic history or economics. (essential).
  • Candidates with strong backgrounds in political economy, international economics, and economic geography / urban economics are also invited to apply.
• Previous experience in working on a data-driven research project. (essential)
• Exceptional skills in data management. (essential)

Skills & Competencies

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills using the English language. (essential)
• Management abilities and interpersonal skills. (essential)
• Good organisational skills. (essential)
• Knowledge of software used for data processing, statistical or geospatial analysis, such as Stata, R, Python, ArcGIS (essential).
• Interest in or knowledge of the historical context to economic questions (essential)
• Knowledge of languages other than English (desirable)

Personal attributes

• A proactive teamwork attitude.
• Commitment to own professional development.
• Career-driven, enthusiastic and motivated.

Salary

Appointment will be made at point 1 on the IUA Research Assistant Salary Scale in line with Government Pay Policy [€31,962 to €41,943 per annum], appointment will be made no higher than point [1] on the Research Assistant scale.

Further information / informal enquiries

• Further information https://www.tcd.ie/hr/vacancies//. (Search keyword ‘CEPH‘)
• Informal enquiries: narcisog@tcd.ie

Application Procedure

Candidates should submit the following documentation via e-mail to recruit.economics.sssp@tcd.ie indicating “CEPH RA” in the subject line:

• A motivation letter clearly indicating how the applicant’s profile and skills fit the requirements of this position (max. 1 page);
• A full curriculum vitae;
• Names, affiliation, and contact details of two referees with their e-mail addresses included;
• A piece of writing or research representative of the candidate’s research ability (optional).

The deadline for applications is 11am (GMT), November 21st 2024.