Do you love Social Psychology and Research Methods?
Join us at the University of Limerick! It's a great opportunity!
Deadline: 27 September, 2024 (noon Irish time)
POST: Assistant Professor, Fixed Term Contract (5 Years)
SALARY: €46,455 - €63,332
APPLY HERE: www.ul.ie/hrvacancies

Are you seeking an academic career in an inspiring and cohesive Psychology Department that delivers excellent research, teaching, and societal impact? If so, we want to draw your attention to an Assistant Professor position in our Department within the Faculty for Education and Health Science at the University of Limerick, Ireland. The Department of Psychology was founded in 2007 and has grown to over 30 academics, five administrators, and two technicians. The Department has recently been ranked second (THE University Ranking) and third (QS University Ranking) in the Republic of Ireland, reflecting excellence in research and teaching.

The Department’s research profile is characterised by its expertise in the domains of social, health, clinical, and community psychology. Our research leadership is strongly reflected in the track record of successfully securing national and international funding, for example, four European Research Council (ERC) grants in the past five years. These successes are accompanied by the Department’s competitive publication and citation records, indicating that the Department is a national and international leader with enormous potential for research leadership in Europe and beyond.

Applicants should have experience in conducting high-quality research as demonstrated by published articles in international ISI-ranked journals of great repute (i.e., Q1- and Q2-ranked journals) and a good pipeline of studies for publication. Evidence of high-impact publications and awareness of the potential impact of the publications beyond academia is expected. International experience or collaborations with international networks in the discipline domain are desirable. We especially encourage applicants with aspirations and/or experience to apply for research funding and create societal impact through research. The preparation and submission of grant applications for research funding will be expected as part of the assistant professor role.

The Department has approximately 550 students. It delivers the BSc in Psychology, the BA in Psychology and Sociology, the Diploma in Psychology (online course), the MA in Psychology (Conversion Course), the MSc in Psychological Science, the MSc Global MIND (Erasmus Mundus), and the Clinical Doctorate. In addition, the Department supervises approximately 40 PhD students and provides service teaching to programmes outside the Department. The BSc in Psychology, the BA in Psychology and Sociology, the MA in Psychology, and the Clinical Doctorate are accredited by the Professional Society of Ireland (PSI). The Department has received the Athena SWAN Bronze Award, and the departmental Equality, Diversity, and Integration (EDI) Committee monitors and advises on the management of the Department regarding EDI principles and actions. The Department is a leader in internationalisation, reflected in the high rate of international staff members and the number of international students (especially in the MSc Global MINDS and the MSc Psychological Science). Integrating international students is a high priority of the Department, and it supports on- and off-campus activities (e.g., Wild Atlantic Way) that foster such integration.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Primary degree in Psychology (or equivalent); PhD in Psychology or a cognate discipline.
OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
• The successful candidate is expected to:
• Teach at undergraduate and postgraduate level on accredited psychology programmes.
• Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate research.
• Undertake administrative tasks associated with an academic position.
• Undertake innovative and impactful research, including acquiring research funding; mentoring and training team members; dissemination in reputable outlets, etc.
• Engage in collaborative research aligned with Professor Mike Quayle’s Social Dynamics Lab, and particularly the European Research Council (ERC) research project ID-Compression (see https://michaelquayle.net/index.php/erc-consolidator-starting-january-2025/).

Any Questions? Contact Prof. Eric R. Igou (eric.igou@ul.ie)