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UCD Post-Doctoral Research Fellow level 1 in Behavioural Economics/Behavioural Science, UCD School of Economics (Temporary)

Applications are invited for a two year research fellowship at the UCD School of Economics. The University has recently hired a new AIB Professor in Behavioural Economics. In September 2017 the School of Economics will offer an MSc in Behavioural Economics. The AIB Professor of Behavioural Economics will develop a comprehensive behavioural science research centre based around three main clusters of activity: measurement of economic behaviour; life-cycle models of economic behaviour; ethics of behavioural science policy. The successful candidate will work closely with the AIB Professor of Behavioural Economics to develop this comprehensive scientific research and teaching programme in this area at UCD. The successful candidate’s duties will be split between developing research publications, developing the broader research activities of the centre, and contributing to the development of the UCD MSc in Behavioural Economics. The candidate will receive substantial support in their own personal academic development.

Salary: €33,975 - €34,974 per annum
Appointment on the above salary range will be dependent on qualifications and experience

Closing Date: 17:00hrs (Local Irish Time) Wednesday 31 of May 2017