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University of Galway

Postdoctoral Researcher/Research Associate in Psychology and Adolescent Mental Health (STAR Project) University of Galway in Ireland

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Sociology

Funding

Funded by the Health Research Board (HRB). Full-time fixed-term position available from November 2026 until March 2029. Salary scale is €47,273 - €60,250 gross per annum, subject to project funding limitations, with default appointment at the first point of the scale unless prior equivalent experience supports a higher point.

Deadline

Oct 21, 2026

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Ireland

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University of Galway

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Sociology
Psychology
Neuropsychology
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About this position

University of Galway is advertising a Postdoctoral Researcher/Research Associate position in the School of Psychology, working in collaboration with the UNESCO Child & Family Research Centre. The role is part of the STAR Project, a research project funded by the Health Research Board (HRB).

The project examines how adolescent online and offline leisure practices have changed over time and how leisure participation affects mental health across adolescence. The successful candidate will act as the lead researcher and will conduct secondary analysis of two major datasets: Planet Youth West and Growing Up in Ireland. The work is policy-oriented and aims to generate evidence useful for youth services, community organisations, and local authorities.

This is a full-time, fixed-term post available from November 2026 to March 2029. The salary scale is €47,273–€60,250 gross per annum, subject to funding limitations. The default appointment point is the first point on the scale, though higher placement may be considered with evidence of prior equivalent experience.

Applicants should review the full job description for essential requirements. Garda vetting is required as appropriate to Child Protection Policy.

The closing date for applications is 21 October 2026 at 17:00 Irish Time. Applicants should use the Apply button on the vacancy page for further details and submission instructions.

Funding details

Funded by the Health Research Board (HRB). Full-time fixed-term position available from November 2026 until March 2029. Salary scale is €47,273 - €60,250 gross per annum, subject to project funding limitations, with default appointment at the first point of the scale unless prior equivalent experience supports a higher point.

What's required

Suitably qualified candidates are invited to apply for a full-time, fixed-term postdoctoral researcher/research associate position. Garda vetting is required as appropriate to Child Protection Policy. The full job description should be reviewed for essential requirements.

How to apply

Click the Apply button on the vacancy page to view further details and submit the application. Applications must be received by 21 October 2026 at 17:00 Irish Time.

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