2 Postdoctoral Fellow positions

UCDSchool of Information and Library StudiesTemporary 3-year post

UCDCollege of Human Sciences

UniversityCollegeDublin

Closing Date: / 23.30hrs GMTon Monday 30th November 2009 / Ref: / 003919 & 003918

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Applications are invited for two Postdoctoral Fellow positions; one in Information and Library Studies and one in Information. Both are within the UCD School of Information and Library Studies. For one position, we seek someone with expertise in eLearning and continuing professional development (CPD) ideally in the context of library and information science professions. This position includes conducting research on eLearning and/or CPD, and designing and delivering CPD modules.

For the other position, we seek someone with research expertise in information retrieval or information management, in combination with interests and experience in information system design, computer-supported cooperative work, health sciences informatics, communication studies, human information behaviour, anthropology, and/or a related field applicable to the design and study of information systems and technologies across a variety of contexts. In this position you will design and conduct a programme of research with the support of senior researchers and contribute to educational programmes in the school.

NOTE:
All applicants for this post are required to submit no less than *3 recommendation letters speaking to research and teaching competence and creativity.

* Letters to be attached as a single document in addition to CV and covering letter (max 3 attachments in total)

Salary range: €30,000 to €39,500 p.a.

Appointment to the above range will be made commensurate with qualification and experience.

Closing date: 23.30hrsGMT, Monday 30th November 2009

Applications must be submitted by the closing date and time specified. UCD are unable to accept late applications.

Prior to application, further information (including application procedure) should be obtained from the UCD Vacancy website:

All current recruitment which is taking place within UCD is dependent on non-Exchequer, external and self-funding sources of finance

Informal enquiries to:

Diane H. Sonnenwald

Head of School & Professor