Vacancies
UCD PhD Scholarship in Philosophy of Education
UCD School of Education in collaboration with the UCD Newman Centre for the Study of Religions is seeking to recruit a PhD candidate to work on a research project in the Philosophy of Education, generously supported by the Philosophy of Education Society of Great Britian, UCD School of Education, and the UCD Newman Centre for the Study of Religions. The project will explore the educational legacy of St. John Henry Newman (1801-1890), and will be co-supervised by Dr Áine Mahon (UCD School of Education) and Dr Daniel Esmonde Deasy (UCD School of Philosophy, UCD Newman Centre for the Study of Religions).
The successful applicant will receive a three-year scholarship covering full tuition fees to undertake a PhD at UCD School of Education. They will also join the UCD Newman Centre as a Centre Researcher and will be invited to audit the MA Seminar ‘John Henry Newman: A Philosophical Perspective’.
The aim of the project is to bring Newman’s seminal writing on education, such as his lectures on the Idea of a University (1852), into conversation with contemporary philosophical work on higher education.
On successful completion, the candidate will be awarded a PhD in Education from University College Dublin.
The successful candidate is expected to start in September 2024 and will receive the following financial support for 3 years:
- Full funding for tuition fees
- Research allowance of €1,000
This is a full-time position for the three-year duration of the PhD programme starting in September 2024.
Eligibility
- The Scholarship is open to EU-fee candidates only. See https://www.ucd.ie/students/fees/index.html.
- Applicants must have an academic background in Education, Philosophy, or a cognate discipline.
- Applicants must hold high honours in an appropriate Master’s degree.
How to apply
The application must be submitted via email to aine.mahon@ucd.ie and daniel.deasy@ucd.ie no later than August 15th, 23:59 Irish Time (with ‘Newman PhD Application’ in the subject line of the email) and must include:
- Proof of English proficiency (IELTS of 7 total score, with no band below 6.5; alternatively, a Master’s degree obtained from an English-speaking institution within the past 3 years from the date of application)
- Transcripts of academic records (undergraduate and postgraduate)
- A CV
- A supporting statement of no more than two pages (font size 12) outlining their academic and professional experience relevant to this project.
- An academic writing sample of no more than 5,000 words.
- Two letters of recommendation from academic referees.
Shortlisted candidates may be invited to interview either in person or remotely.
Find out more
Enquiries may be directed via email to co-supervisors, Dr Áine Mahon and Dr Dan Esmonde Deasy.
For more information about the structure of the PhD programme in Education consult the UCD School of Education website: https://www.ucd.ie/education/study/doctoralprogrammes/
PhD Scholarship in UCD School of Education (Ad Astra)
UCD School of Education is seeking to recruit one PhD candidate to work on a research project exploring critical thinking and scientific reasoning in national curricula and high-stakes assessment under the supervision of Dr Olga Ioannidou.
The successful applicant will receive a three-year scholarship covering full tuition fees, a stipend, and a research fund to work at the UCD School of Education, a leader in the field of education, with over 100 years of service to the wider education community in Ireland. The research project will explore models of teaching, learning, and assessment of critical thinking skills primarily in Ireland and Europe, but proposals to examine other relevant contexts through comparative analysis are welcome. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to work closely with the team of the national study of Irish primary schooling, Children’s School Lives (CSL). On successful completion of the project, the candidate will be awarded a PhD in Education from University College Dublin.
The successful candidate is expected to start in September 2024 and will receive the following financial support for 3 years:
- Full funding for tuition fees
- A stipend of €22,000 per annum to assist with living expenses
- Research allowance of €4,000
This is a full-time position for the three-year duration of the PhD programme starting in September 2024.
Eligibility
- Applications are accepted from candidates from Ireland, the EU and worldwide
- An academic background in Education
- High honours in an appropriate Master’s degree
How to apply
The application must be submitted via email to (opens in a new window)olga.ioannidou@ucd.ie no later than June 15th 2024, 23:59 Irish Time (with ‘Ad Astra PhD application’ in the subject line of the email) and must include:
- Proof of English proficiency (IELTS of 7 total score, with no band below 6.5; alternatively, a Master’s degree obtained from an English-speaking institution within the past 3 years from the date of application)
- Diploma and transcripts of academic records (undergraduate and postgraduate)
- A CV
- A supporting statement of no more than two pages (font size 12) outlining their academic and professional experience relevant to this project
- Two letters of recommendation
Find out more
Enquiries can be directed via email to the lead investigator, Dr Olga Ioannidou ((opens in a new window)olga.ioannidou@ucd.ie).
For more information about the structure of the PhD programme in Education consult the UCD School of Education website: https://www.ucd.ie/education/study/doctoralprogrammes/