2 Postdoctoral Fellow positions
UCD School of Information and Library Studies
Temporary 3-year post
UCD College of Human Sciences
University College Dublin
Closing Date:
23.30hrs GMT on Monday 30th November 2009
Ref: 003919 & 003918
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Applications are invited for two Postdoctoral Fellow positions; one in Information and Library
Studies and one in Information. Both are within the UCD School of Information and Library Studies.
For one position, we seek someone with expertise in eLearning and continuing professional
development (CPD) ideally in the context of library and information science professions. This
position includes conducting research on eLearning and/or CPD, and designing and delivering CPD
modules.
For the other position, we seek someone with research expertise in information retrieval or
information management, in combination with interests and experience in information system
design, computer-supported cooperative work, health sciences informatics, communication studies,
human information behaviour, anthropology, and/or a related field applicable to the design and
study of information systems and technologies across a variety of contexts. In this position you will
design and conduct a programme of research with the support of senior researchers and contribute
to educational programmes in the school.
NOTE:
All applicants for this post are required to submit no less than *3 recommendation letters
speaking to research and teaching competence and creativity.
* Letters to be attached as a single document in addition to CV and covering letter (max 3 attachments in total)
Salary range: €30,000 to €39,500 p.a.
Appointment to the above range will be made commensurate with qualification and experience.
Closing date: 23.30hrs GMT, Monday 30th November 2009
Applications must be submitted by the closing date and time specified. UCD are unable to accept
late applications.
Prior to application, further information (including application procedure) should be obtained from
the UCD Vacancy website: http://www.ucd.ie/hr/jobvacancies.
All current recruitment which is taking place within UCD is dependent on non-Exchequer, external
and self-funding sources of finance
Informal enquiries to:
Diane H. Sonnenwald
Head of School & Professor
Diane.Sonnenwald@ucd.ie