Research Assistant

at  Trinity College Dublin

ABOUT TRINITY:

Trinity is Ireland’s leading university and is ranked 87th in the world (QS World University Rankings 2025). Founded in 1592, the University is steeped in history with a reputation for excellence in education, research, and innovation, which has been inspiring generations of thinkers for over 400 years. Trinity College Dublin- an introduction

POST SUMMARY

The Department of Economics within Trinity College Dublin’s (TCD) School of Social Sciences & Philosophy seeks to appoint an exceptional candidate to the post of Research Assistant in Economic History. The Research Assistant will work at the Department, as a part of the Government of Ireland-funded cross-border Centre for Economics, Policy and History (CEPH). The Research Assistant will be active in assisting the delivery of CEPH’s research programme.
The Department of Economics is seeking an applicant with vision and enthusiasm, a genuine commitment to the vital role of scholarship and learning, and a clear potential for future research accomplishment.
Economics is a member of the School of Social Sciences and Philosophy, one of 24 Schools within Trinity College. The Department’s principal research clusters include development economics, in particular the Trinity Impact Evaluation Unit (TIME), international macroeconomics (IM-TCD) and economic history (CEPH). Ranked 1st in Ireland QS Subject Ranking, 2024, the Department has been in existence since 1832. Recognised internationally for its research expertise, particularly in applied economics, the Department is committed to delivering high quality teaching and providing world-class postgraduate programmes.
The successful applicant will be an integral part of CEPH as an exciting new Centre, which has five PIs in two institutions, Trinity College Dublin and Queen’s University Belfast. The research assistant will work closely on research projects with the Dublin-based PIs, in particular Prof. Gaia Narciso, and CEPH research associates.

HOW TO APPLY:

Candidates should submit the following documentation via e-mail to recruit.economics.sssp@tcd.ie indicating “CEPH RA” in the subject line:

• A motivation letter clearly indicating how the applicant’s profile and skills fit the requirements of this position (max. 1 page);
• A full curriculum vitae;
• Names, affiliation, and contact details of two referees with their e-mail addresses included;
• A piece of writing or research representative of the candidate’s research ability (optional).

Please see the Job Description below for this position.
Informal enquiries about this post should be made to Gaia Narciso - narcisog@tcd.ie
Application queries about this post, please email recruit.economics.sssp@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 whom 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.

Hours of Post: 39 hours per week
Salary: Appointment will be made on the IUA Research Assistant Salary Scale at a point in line with Government Pay Policy [€31,962 to €41,943 per annum], appointment will be made no higher than point 1 on the Research Assistant scale.