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Post Summary
Applications are invited from candidates interested in pursuing research in a post funded by the European Commission and Enterprise Ireland. The grant was awarded to the Centre for Innovative Human Systems, School of Psychology, Trinity College Dublin.
The successful candidate will oversee the collection of camera and physiological data from participants engaged in simulated driving tasks under the influence of alcohol.
This information, particularly the camera-based data, will be shared with colleagues to explore its potential for accurately detecting alcohol levels. In addition, the candidate will assess how alcohol affects driver competency and associated cognitive functions, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of its impact on performance.
Post status: Specific Purpose Contract
Hours of Post: Hours of work for academic staff are those as prescribed under Public Service Agreements. For further information please following link below: https://www.tcd.ie/hr/assets/pdf/academic-hours-public-service-agreement.pdf
Salary: Appointment will be made on the Irish Universities Researcher Salary Scale, (Post Doctoral Researcher Scale) at a point in line with Government Pay Policy and experience €46,305 to €52,863 per annum
Closing Date: 12 Noon Irish Time, 07 October 2025.
How to apply:
In order to assist with the selection process, candidates should email a cover letter together with a full Curriculum Vitae to include the names and contact details of 2 referees (email addresses if possible) to Paula Hicks at phicks@tcd.ie
Please Note: applicants who do not address the application requirements above will not be considered at the short list stage.
Please see the Job Description below for this position.
Informal enquiries about this post should be made to Paula Hicks, Centre for Innovative Human Systems at Email Address: phicks@tcd.ie
At Trinity, we are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. Trinity welcomes applications from all individuals, including those applicants with disabilities, those who may have had non-traditional career paths, those who have taken time out for reasons including family or caring responsibilities. We also welcome international applicants including those who have been displaced due to war.
Trinity College Dublin is Ireland’s premier University. We are an EU Sustainable Gender Equality Champion and we hold an Athena Swan Silver award, recognising our ongoing work to advance gender equality both within Trinity and in the Higher Education sector. Trinity is committed to supporting work-life balance and to creating a family-friendly working environment.
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