Research Assistant in Computational Social Science

@ Dublin City University

Research Assistant in Computational Social Science

This is a 22 Month Fixed Term Contract position (Part-time 0.5 FTE) at Dublin City University, under the School of Law and Government. The role is part of an interdisciplinary Research Ireland funded project focused on applying AI and data-driven methods to analyse governance dynamics and inform ethical, evidence-based policy solutions.

Role Profile

You will report to your Principal Investigator and co-investigators, carrying out project-related tasks along with day-to-day management activities.

Duties & Responsibilities

Please refer to the job description for a detailed list of duties and responsibilities.

Qualifications & Experience

Please review the detailed qualifications and experience requirements in the job description.

Essential Training

• Orientation
• Health & Safety
• Data Protection (GDPR)
• Cyber Security Awareness
• AI Literacy

Salary & Contract Details

The salary scale is €33,291 and the appointment is commensurate with qualifications and experience, following current Government pay policy.

Remote Working Policy

Employees can work up to 2 days per week remotely, with the majority on-campus to maintain student focus and engagement.

Application Procedure

Please submit your application through the online system with the following documents: Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter, and Completed Application Form. Applications missing any document will not be processed.

Contact Information

For informal enquiries, please contact Dr Valesca Lima at the School of Law and Government via email at valesca.lima@dcu.ie. Official queries should be directed to the Talent Team at talent@dcu.ie or by phone at +00 353 1 700 5149.

Key skills/competency

• Research
• Computational Social Science
• AI
• Data Analysis
• Project Management
• Policy
• Interdisciplinary
• Compliance
• Training
• Remote Working