Postdoctoral Researcher Position at NUI Galway, Ireland
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for a full-time, fixed term position at the level of Postdoctoral Researcher at the National University of Ireland, Galway. The successful candidate will be part of the project team on a project entitled Achieving Scientific Excellence and Impact in Ireland: The Role of Talent and Human Capital Management in National Science Foundations. The project is funded under Science Foundation Ireland's Science Policy Research Programme. This position is available from May 2018 for an initial three years, with the possibility of extension subject to project success and funding acquisition.
The successful candidate will work in a team under the supervision of Dr Alma McCarthy. The project will employ a cross-national research design with data from a number of small advanced economies and large economies to research, develop and evaluate a talent acquisition, management and development model for Science Foundation Ireland (SFI). The project will assist SFI to meet its Agenda 2020 objectives through efficient and effective talent management so that it can positively impact Ireland's research capacity, infrastructure and impact.
Applicants must have a Ph.D. (or near completion) in human resource management, industrial/organisational psychology or other relevant discipline.
Informal enquiries concerning the post may be made to Dr Alma McCarthy, National University of Ireland Galway – alma.mccarthy@nuigalway.ie (Tel. +353 91 492 846)
To Apply:
Applications to include a covering letter, CV, and the contact details of three referees should be sent, via e-mail (in word or PDF only) to Chloe Graham: chloe.graham@nuigalway.ie Please put reference number NUIG 031-18 in subject line of e-mail application.
Closing date for receipt of applications is 5.00pm GMT Monday 5th March 2018.
Interviews are planned to be held on the 20th/21st March 2018.
Further information is available at http://www.nuigalway.ie/about-us/jobs/researchjobs/