Applications are invited for the following position:
Title of Post: Research Assistant in Psychological Survey Data Collection and Analysis
JOB SYNOPSIS
We are offering a part-time Research Assistant position (6 hours/week, 0.15 FTE) in the Research Ireland funded COALESCE project 'Evaluation of Comprehensive Alcohol Warning Labels in Ireland': The Project and the Team. The project evaluates the effectiveness of alcohol warning messages in Ireland. The project includes an interdisciplinary team including psychologists and statisticians, representatives from NGOs, and international collaborators. We acknowledge that interdisciplinary work can be a challenge, but we are a group that values kindness and curiosity.
The project includes a longitudinal experiment with 3 waves of data collection and an experiment within a pub setting. The goal is to evaluate how the prescribed Irish alcohol warning messages affect cognition, affect, and behaviour to derive recommendations for policy. The Tasks: In close collaboration with the PI and Co-PI, another Research Assistant, and a postdoctoral researcher to implement data collection for Wave 3 of the longitudinal experiment, to contribute to analyses of very rich data of Wave 1 and Wave 2, to write up manuscripts and research reports for publication, and to contribute to disseminating the findings.
The Candidate: We are looking for a curious and self-motivated candidate who is open to learning new skills and working with an interdisciplinary team.
Faculty of Education & Health Sciences
Department of Psychology
Contract Type: Specific Purpose
Salary Scale: €34,129 - €44,311 p.a. pro rata (maximum starting salary €34,966 p.a. pro rata)
University of Limerick is a research-led, energetic and enterprising institution with a proud record of innovation and excellence in education and scholarships. We value creativity, curiosity and excellence in our inclusive community which is committed to social good. Our motto Eagna chun Gnímh translates as Wisdom for Action reflecting our mission to contribute to the discovery of new knowledge for a better world.
Informal enquiries regarding the post may be directed to:
Associate Professor Jenny Roth
Department of Psychology
University of Limerick
Email: [email protected]
OR
Professor Kevin Burke
School of Medicine
University of Limerick
Email: [email protected]
The closing date for receipt of applications is Thursday, 3rd September 2026
Applications must be completed online before 12 noon, Irish Standard Time on the closing date.
Please note your application must include:
A letter of introduction and a current CV indicating how you meet the criteria outlined in the Job description.
A completed online application form.
Please email [email protected] if you experience any difficulties
Applications are welcome from suitably qualified candidates.
Further information for applicants and application material is available online from: University of Limerick Vacancies
We are committed to upholding the principles of fairness, equality, and transparency in pay, in line with the EU Pay Transparency Directive (Directive (EU) 2023/970)
Many thanks for your interest in this role.
