Postdoctoral Researcher - Creative and Cultural Economy
School of Geography and Archaeology and Whitaker Institute, NUI Galway
Ref. No. NUIG 093-15
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for a full-time fixed term position as a
Postdoctoral Researcher - Creative and Cultural Economy, with the School of Geography and
Archaeology and the Whitaker Institute at the National University of Ireland, Galway. This position
is funded by INTERREG through the Northern Periphery and Arctic Programme and is available
from September 1st 2015 to contract end date of 28th February 2018.
Creative Momentum is a three year transnational project to support the creative industries sector in
Europe's northern periphery. It is funded by the EU's Northern Periphery and Arctic (NPA)
Programme. The project aims to address the common challenges faced by artists, entrepreneurs
and crafts people located in remote areas such as limited networking opportunities, low export
activities and inadequate public support.
Job Description:
The successful candidate will be tasked with contributing to the intelligence and influence work
package of the CM project. Key requirements will involve literature and policy analysis, data
gathering and economic modelling as well as producing quarterly reports on the capacity of this
under researched sector in Europe's Northern Periphery.
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate should have a track record in research and strong social innovation
experience is essential. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in the social sciences, with a focus on
economic geography and/or spatial economics as well as having experience of working in a
multidisciplinary and/or culturally diverse environment. The ideal candidate would have an
emerging peer-reviewed publication record and early stage project management experience.
Knowledge and/or experience of the culture-economy interface and regional development research
would be desirable. Candidates should have excellent communication and organizational skills; be
highly motivated and passionate about social, economic and cultural change; and have strong
documentation, oral and interpersonal skills.
Salary: €37,750 - €40,003 per annum (public sector pay policy rules pertaining to new entrants will apply)
Start date: Position is available from 1st September 2015.
Further information on research and working at NUI Galway is available on Research at NUI
Galway
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Informal enquiries concerning the post may be made to Dr. Patrick Collins, p.collins@nuigalway.ie
To Apply: Applications to include a covering letter, CV, and the contact details of three referees
should be sent, via e-mail (in word or PDF only) to gwen.ryan@nuigalway.ie
Please put reference number NUIG 093-15 in subject line of e-mail application.
Closing date for receipt of applications is 5.00 pm on Friday 7th August 2015.
National University of Ireland, Galway is an equal opportunities employer.