Research Associate

Master Positions Application Deadline: 25 Nov 2026 - 17:00 (Europe/London) Country: Ireland Type of Contract: Temporary Job Status: Full-time Hours Per Week: 39 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No Offer Description Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for a full time (1 FTE), fixed term position as a Research Associate with the Discipline of Economics at the University of Galway, Ireland. This position is funded by the Wellcome Trust’s funded project the ‘Effects of Polar Climate Change on Global Health and Healthcare’ in conjunction with the University of Exeter and is available from the 1st of November to contract end date the 28th of February 2027. The "Effects of Polar Climate Change on Global Health and Healthcare" project is a 3 year project that aims to develop new integrated assessment models, Health-POLAR and Healthcare IND-POLAR, to supplement existing climate health analyses by assessing the additional impacts of polar tipping points on human health. With 9 of the 16 global climate tipping points located in polar regions and five expected to be crossed before +2C of warming, understanding these regions' roles is crucial. Overall the project addresses the gap of underreported risks posed by polar tipping points on global health and the healthcare sector. Working with Arctic Basecamp, the results will be used to communicate these impacts to enable policymakers, healthcare industry leaders, and citizens in climate-vulnerable regions to develop more effective adaptation plans. Salary : Postdoctoral Researcher/Research Associate salary scale €47,273 - €60,250 per annum, (subject to the project’s funding limitations), and pro rata for shorter and/or part-time contracts. The default position for all new public sector appointments is the 1st point of the salary scale. This may be reviewed, and consideration afforded to appointment at a higher point on the payscale (subject to the project’s funding limitations), where evidence of prior years’ equivalent experience is accepted in determining placement on the scale above point 1, subject to the maximum of the scale. Research Salary Scales - University of Galway Closing date for receipt of applications is 17:00 (Irish Time) on 25th November 2026. It will not be possible to consider applications received after the closing date. *Please review full job description for further details and essential requirements. Where to apply Website : https://www.universityofgalway.ie/human-resources/links/012036/ Requirements Research Field: Economics » Other Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent Work Location(s) Number of offers available: 1 Company/Institute: University of Galway Country: Ireland Contact State/Province: Ireland City: Galway Website: https://www.universityofgalway.ie/ Street: University Road Postal Code: H91 TK33 E-Mail: recruit@universityofgalway.ie