Post Doctoral Researcher, Sociology

Department: Sociology Vacancy ID: 045083 Closing Date: 13-Dec-2026 We are seeking a part-time post-doctoral researcher (0.6FTE) to work with the Irish strand of an international project exploring democratic social movements and civil society and the rise of authoritarianism, racism and the far right. The successful candidate will work on the Irish strand of the RADAR (ReclAiming Democracy Advancing Rights) Horizon project https://radar-democracy.eu/. The project explores democratic social movement ecosystems and the rise of authoritarianism across 7 different countries. It involves a large number of distinct tasks and partners (both universities and NGOs). The appointee will work closely with Prof Laurence Cox (Sociology) and Dr Fergal Finnegan (Adult and Community Education) and will also collaborate with other members of the international RADAR project team. Depending on time factors the appointee may also take part in dissemination activities. Post Doctoral Researcher Level1 (2026) Salary Scale: €47,273 - €49,890 p.a. pro rata (3 points - with increment) Appointments will be made in accordance with public sector pay provisions. Closing Date: 23:30hrs (local Irish time) on Sunday, 13th December 2026 Applications must be submitted by the closing date and time specified above. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system. Late applications will not be accepted. Maynooth University is an equal opportunities employer The position is subject to the Statutes of the University