We seek to appoint an experienced Research Assistant to join the GLOMoL research team in the Department of Sociology, Trinity College Dublin. GLOMoL is a European Research Council (ERC) funded project led by Professor Mark Ward. This programme of research is a country-comparative 'Global study of the macro- and individual-level causes and consequences of loneliness'. The appointment is a specific purpose contract, to commence on 1st December 2026 or shortly thereafter. This role is offered for an initial period of 12 months, with the possibility of extension subject to performance and the ongoing requirements of the project.
The successful candidate will have completed a Masters’s degree (MA, MSc, or equivalent) in quantitative sociology, applied research, or related social science discipline. The successful candidate should also have knowledge of or an interest in ageing and the social determinants of health, including loneliness.
Applicants should submit a Cover Letter, full Curriculum Vitae that includes the names and contact details of 2 referees (including email addresses), to:
Name: Ms Lorraine Ivers
Email Address: recruit.sociology.sssp@tcd.ie
Enquiries about this post should be made to Prof Mark Ward at wardm8@tcd.ie
Closing date for applications is the 19 October.