Violent Extremism and Terrorism Online in 2017: The Year in Review

About the role

The Institute of Future Media, Democracy and Society (FuJo) at DCU invites applications for a Research Assistant position to contribute to the work of the project "EUComMeet: Deliberative Spaces for Democracy". The successful candidate will be part of a dynamic and internationally recognised research team and will contribute to the management, coordination and implementation of the project’s research activities. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated early career researcher to gain experience in a large-scale, comparative EU-funded project that focuses on democratic innovations, citizen participation, and deliberation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the coordination and management of the project's research activities, including liaising with project partners.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of qualitative and/or quantitative research methods, including literature reviews, data collection, and data analysis.
• Support the organisation and facilitation of deliberative events and citizen engagement activities.
• Assist with the dissemination of research findings, including the preparation of reports, policy briefs, and academic publications.
• Contribute to the management of the project’s website and social media presence.
• Participate in project meetings and contribute to reporting requirements for the funder.
• Undertake other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Principal Investigator.

Requirements

• A primary degree (Level 8 NFQ) in political science, sociology, communications, media studies, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrable interest in and knowledge of democratic theory, citizen participation, and/or deliberative democracy.
• Excellent organisational and project management skills with the ability to work to deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative research team.
• Proficiency in standard IT applications (e.g., Microsoft Office, online survey tools).

Qualifications

• A Master’s degree (Level 9 NFQ) in a relevant field is highly desirable.
• Experience with qualitative and/or quantitative research methods, including data collection and analysis.
• Familiarity with the Irish and/or European political and media landscape.
• Experience in project administration and coordination.

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise workload effectively.
• Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to work flexibly and adapt to changing priorities.