Advertising a Research Post

Advertising a Research Post

To advertise a Research Assistant, Postdoctoral Researcher/Research Associate, or Research Fellow post you must send your request to hrresearch@universityofgalway.ie 3 weeks in advance of the scheduled advertising dates with the subject 'Advertising Request'.(please note there is a rule on this mailbox that will automatically filter from the subject title, if the subject does not reference the correct type of request, it can lead to delays in processing).

The request must include:

• A copy of the proposed advertisement using the Researcher Advertisement Template
• A completed ‌Advertising Request Form (ARF)‌
• It is the responsibility of the PI to ensure that they have sufficient funds for the post when advertising.This information can be obtained from your research budget.

*Note: Please note for a Postdoctoral Researcher/Research Associate post, should you wish to consider candidates that have submitted their thesis and awaiting viva either prior to shortlisting or prior to start date, please ensure this is mentioned clearly in the essential requirement piece of your advert to ensure HR can accommodate same.

Researcher Shortlisting - University of Galway

Research Interviewing - University of Galway*

*Note: For instructions on how to complete the PPF see bottom of Interviewing webpage.

The Post Proposal Form (PPF), must be approved by RAO, 6 weeks (at a minimum) in advance of the contract start date to allow sufficient time for compliance checks, data processing and visas (where required).Please be advised that if the role is subject to Garda Vetting, a further 4 weeks for processing must be allowed. 

A contract can only be issued to the successful candidate if we have an approved PPF with the candidates name.