Posted 14 August, 2026
Research Assistant , UCD School of Social Policy, Social Work and Social Justice, Temporary 1 year
University College Dublin
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Temporary
Reference: 833067757
Research Assistant , UCD School of Social Policy, Social Work and Social Justice, Temporary 1 year
Applications are invited for a temporary post of a Research Assistant within the School of Social Policy, Social Work and Social Justice.
This role is intended to provide research assistant support to Professor Michelle Norris, director of the Geary Institute for Public Policy, University College Dublin, during the opening phase of the Horizon Europe-funded research project Ruralise (Revitalising Rural Communities).
Ruralise examines housing affordability and regeneration in European rural areas. 17 organisations will collaborate on the project, including universities, research institutes, social housing and service providers, and representative organisations from across Europe. The primary aim of the research is to empower rural communities for transformative change, enabling them to become sustainable and resilient, in line with the Green Deal objectives and the Commission's priority to support people, strengthen our societies and strengthen our social model.
This research assistant role is intended to provide support quantitative research on stress how rural households experience housing access and affordability challenges in the European Union. The successful applicant will also participate in project meetings and help to draft project reports.
Salary Range: €34,129 - € 44,311.
Appointment on the above range will be dependent upon qualifications and experience.
Closing date: 12:00 noon (local Irish time) on 26 August 2026.
Applications must be submitted by the closing date and time specified. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time of 12:00 noon (Local Irish Time) on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system. UCD are unable to accept late applications.
UCD do not require assistance from Recruitment Agencies. Any CV's submitted by Recruitment Agencies will be returned.
Applications are invited for a temporary post of a Research Assistant within the School of Social Policy, Social Work and Social Justice.
This role is intended to provide research assistant support to Professor Michelle Norris, director of the Geary Institute for Public Policy, University College Dublin, during the opening phase of the Horizon Europe-funded research project Ruralise (Revitalising Rural Communities).
Ruralise examines housing affordability and regeneration in European rural areas. 17 organisations will collaborate on the project, including universities, research institutes, social housing and service providers, and representative organisations from across Europe. The primary aim of the research is to empower rural communities for transformative change, enabling them to become sustainable and resilient, in line with the Green Deal objectives and the Commission's priority to support people, strengthen our societies and strengthen our social model.
This research assistant role is intended to provide support quantitative research on stress how rural households experience housing access and affordability challenges in the European Union. The successful applicant will also participate in project meetings and help to draft project reports.
Salary Range: €34,129 - € 44,311.
Appointment on the above range will be dependent upon qualifications and experience.
Closing date: 12:00 noon (local Irish time) on 26 August 2026.
Applications must be submitted by the closing date and time specified. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time of 12:00 noon (Local Irish Time) on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system. UCD are unable to accept late applications.
UCD do not require assistance from Recruitment Agencies. Any CV's submitted by Recruitment Agencies will be returned.
