Scholar in Residence - 1916
School of Humanities (History)
Ref. No. NUIG-069-15
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for a full-time fixed term position as a
Scholar in Residence with the School of Humanities (History) at the National University of Ireland,
Galway.
This position is available from 1 September 2015 to contract end date of 31 August 2016.
This one year research post is being created by the University as part of its commitment to
promoting scholarship on the 1916 Rising. The appointee will be part of a team in the Discipline of
History: http://www.nuigalway.ie/history/
Job Description:
The successful candidate will (a) conduct research on the 1916 Rising and its context in Co.
Galway and elsewhere in the West of Ireland; (b) draw attention to resources (especially previously
under-utilised resources) for the study of the revolutionary period in the West of Ireland
Duties: (a) Prepare a catalogue of resources, in Irish and English, in the NUI Galway archives and
elsewhere, with a view to facilitating future research on the political and cultural milieu which
produced the West of Ireland revolutionaries of 1916-23;
(b) Organise a significant scholarly event highlighting the research potential of the material
catalogued;
(c) Draw public attention to resources for the study of the 1916 period in the west of Ireland,
engaging in particular with communities around Athenry, Rosmuc and Galway city
(d) Assist with planned exhibition, ‘Global War / Irish Revolution / University Town, 1914-1923.’
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate should have a track record of research/publication on the Irish revolutionary
period, 1912-23. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in History (or closely-related field) Candidates
should have excellent communication and organizational skills and be highly motivated.
Competence in the Irish language will be an advantage, as will the capacity to engage with the
public media.
Salary: €37,750 - €46,255 per annum (public sector pay policy rules pertaining to new entrants will
apply)
Start date: Position is available from 1 September 2015
Further information on research and working at NUI Galway is available on Research at NUI
Galway
For information on moving to Ireland please see www.euraxess.ie
Further information about School of Humanities/ Discipline of History is available at
http://www.nuigalway.ie/history/
Informal enquiries concerning the post may be made to Dr John Cunningham
john.cunningham@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 john.cunningham@nuigalway.ie
Please put reference number NUIG-069-15 in subject line of e-mail application.
Closing date for receipt of applications is 5.00 pm on Wednesday 17th June 2015
National University of Ireland, Galway is an equal opportunities employer.