Status: 4 year contract

Salary: EUR 48,000 including a 10% pension contribution

Post Summary
The Department of Geography, Trinity College Dublin (www.tcd.ie/Geography/) is seeking a post-doctoral researcher to work on a 4-year project in the area of consumption, environment and sustainability (ConsEnSus). The project is funded by the Environmental Protection Agency under the STRIVE programme (www.epa.ie). ConsEnSus is a collaborative project between the Department of Geography, Trinity College Dublin, the School of Political Science and Sociology, NUI, Galway, and the Department of Geography, NUI, Galway. The research will focus on four key areas of household (over)consumption that currently impact negatively on the environment and hamper sustainable development: transport, energy, water and food.

The position will start in January 2009 and will attract a salary of approximately EUR 48,000 including a 10% pension contribution.

The candidate should demonstrate both a strong academic background in the social sciences and good project management skills (including budget monitoring, web-design skills, Excel and other applications). Candidates should hold a PhD upon commencing this post. The ideal candidate will have research experience in the areas of environmental policy and quantitative and qualitative research methods. A background in environmental economics would be an advantage.

For more information on the position and details of how to apply please visit:
http://www.tcd.ie/vacancies/MS_PostdocReFell_Geography_Aug08.php

Please email an electronic copy of your CV with publications list, cover letter and a list of 3 references to:

Dr Frances Fahy
Email: frances.fahy[ at ]nuigalway.ie

Closing Date: 12 noon on Friday, 17th October, 2008