Research Assistant: Social Gerontology, Adult Education, Sociology, Interge

at  Dublin City University

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Please refer to the job description for full details on the qualifications and experience required for this role.

BACKGROUND & ROLE

DCU became the world’s first Age-friendly University in 2012 when it launched the Ten Principles of an Age-Friendly University leading to the development of an Age-Friendly University Global Network of over 136 universities. The Age-Friendly University concept promotes age-inclusivity in higher education. The AFU Unit offers a range of programmes and opportunities for older People engage in education, research, cultural, sporting, wellness and social activities. Over 1800 people engage with the programme weekly. In addition, the AFU Coordinator is a leading Member of the AFU Global Network Executive, which provides opportunities for research collaborations and engagement globally. Activity areas include research and innovation, teaching and learning, intergenerational and lifelong learning, civic engagement, encore careers, institutional change, advocacy and influencing policy. The AFU Unit is part of Student Support and Development under the widening participation strand.
This post will contribute to the successful completion of several l research projects recently awarded to the AFU unit under Erasmus funding and the ongoing programme of yearly AFU activities. The post is offered part time 21 hours per week. For more information go to visit www.dcu.ie/agefriendly

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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INFORMAL ENQUIRIES IN RELATION TO THIS ROLE SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO:

Dr Christine O’Kelly, AFU Office, Dublin City University.
Phone + 353 (0)1 7008933
Email: christine.okelly@dcu.ie
Please do not send applications to this email address, instead apply as described below.