Post-Doctoral Researcher Centre for Co-Operative Studies, Cork University Business School

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Post-Doctoral Researcher Centre for Co-Operative Studies, Cork University Business School

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University College Cork

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Job Information Organisation/CompanyUniversity College Cork DepartmentHR Research Research FieldEconomics » Business economics Researcher ProfileRecognised Researcher (R2) PositionsPostdoc Positions CountryIreland Application Deadline30 May 2025 – 12:00 (Europe/Dublin) Type of ContractTemporary Job StatusFull-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?NoOffer DescriptionThe Centre for Co-operative Studies is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher with strong quantitative research and project management skills to work on the project, Driving inclusive care: economic democracy and social economy (DICES). The DICES project, funded under Horizon Europe and conducted in collaboration with institutional partners in seven European countries, aims to: enhance understanding of Europe’s social economy; evaluate the role of social economy organisations in addressing social exclusion and improving services and workplaces; and recommend policy measures and governance frameworks to unlock the social economy’s potential. The project has a strong focus on the social economy in the context of care, including care work, care services and related initiatives.The appointee will be required to support a range of tasks on the project, under the direction of the Principal Investigator. The main focus of the work will be on working conditions, job quality, organisational democracy and social dialogue in the social economy care sector. A key task will be to conduct an online EU-wide survey of working conditions in the social economy care sector. This will involve consultation with stakeholders on survey design, preparation of the survey protocol and survey instrument, preparing the application for ethical approval, survey dissemination, analysis of findings and drafting of working papers and other outputs. Applicants must have proven experience of conducting online survey work and must demonstrate relevant skills, including statistical analysis. The appointee will also be required to support qualitative research tasks. The completion of work tasks to a high standard within prescribed time frames will be critical to the success of the project.Achievement of the expected progression within Post Doc and Senior Post Doc is transferable between the Irish HEI’s. This can be reflected in the starting pay of a PD researcher. Similarly, as the PD scheme is an intergenerational training scheme completion of PD1 or PD 2 levels in one HEI will normally render that researcher ineligible for appointment at a similar level in another Irish HEIProject Title: Driving inclusive care: economic democracy and social economy (DICES)Post Duration: 20 MonthsWhere to apply WebsiteRequirementsResearch Field Economics » Business economics Education Level PhD or equivalentSkills/QualificationsThe 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 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.

Specific RequirementsEssential Criteria:

• A PhD qualification in social science, geography, economics, business, health sciences or a cognate discipline relevant to care and/or working conditions and job quality.
• Appropriate research experience, including experience of quantitative research methods.
• 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.

Desirable criteria:

• Knowledge/experience of the social economy.
• Knowledge/experience of the care sector.
• Experience of conducting research on working conditions and job quality.

Please note that Garda vetting and international police clearance check may form part of the selection process.Languages ENGLISHResearch Field Economics » Business economicsAdditional InformationWork Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute University College Cork Country Ireland State/Province Cork City Cork Street Western Road GeofieldContact CityCork WebsiteStreetWestern Road E-Mailcpower@ucc.ie Phone0214205061STATUS: EXPIREDShare this page

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Cork

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Sun, 18 May 2025 02:20:27 GMT

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