Postdoctoral Researchers in Sociology and Social Policy

The L e gacies project funded by the European Research Council and led by Professor Virpi Timonen  is recruiting two postdoctoral researchers in the field of sociology and social policy, with a focus on future-oriented policy discourses and intergenerational relationships in ageing societies. These appointments are at Trinity College Dublin (Ireland). The topics that the researchers will investigate include but are not limited to: -  inheritance and bequests as societal and global (policy) issues -  intergenerational wealth transfer within and outside kinship networks -  organizational legacy-making (e.g. nonprofits soliciting bequests towards environmental causes) -  policy, legal and social discourses on the welfare and rights of future human generations and non-human entities Applicants must have a recent PhD in one of the social sciences, native speaker or equivalent English, excellent academic writing skills, and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively. The recruitment process will include an analytical writing exercise in English. Knowledge of Italian, Korean, or Swedish is an advantage but not required. The vacancies will be filled on a rolling basis. Appointments will be made for up to 2 years, with probationary period of 6 months. Appointment will be made on 2024-2026 IUA Researcher Salary Scale at a point in line with Government Pay Policy, depending on level of experience. Applicants should submit their application as a single PDF comprising CV, the names, titles, affiliations, and email addresses of three referees, and 800-word outline of initial proposed approach to one or more of the above research topics, or an adjacent topic of relevance to the project. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applications & any enquiries should be emailed to Professor Virpi Timonen, Professor of Social Research and Theory at timonenv@tcd.ie Our Values - putting our words into action Values matter. They are key to the success of our Strategic Plan. We centre our behavioural values around the importance of belonging . We recognise that the university will thrive by each of us respecting and caring for one another. We know we can achieve much more through working together . We know too that we must take responsibility for our actions and be accountable. We must, and will never stop, imagining . And through being nature positive we connect not just with the environment but with our ambitions for a sustainable future. Return to Search