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We are currently recruiting for the following position:

Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Behavioural Science

The successful candidate will design, programme and conduct original experiments tailored to the investigation decisions and behaviours of relevance to environmental, health and financial
January 6, 2026 at 11:14 AM
We are currently recruiting for the following position:

Postdoctoral Research Fellows (with both Quantitative and Qualitative Skills)

The successful candidates will work on a diversity of projects, using quantitative, qualitative and mixed-method research approaches.
November 10, 2025 at 5:31 PM
We are currently recruiting for the following position:

Project Administrator 2 Month Fixed Term Contract: Immediate Start

The successful candidate will join the Project Office team to support the implementation of Vidatum, a comprehensive Research Management System. Reporting to the Research
October 15, 2025 at 2:43 PM
We are currently recruiting for the following position:

Research Professor - International Economics

The overall purpose of the role will be to conduct research and guide an expansion of research activities covering International Trade, FDI and Supply Chains. There will be a particular emphasis on
October 14, 2025 at 11:05 AM
The latest ESRI Nowcast of 2025Q3 Modified Domestic Demand (MDD), by Paul Egan and Janez Kren, is now live.

📉 Nowcasting in economics is the prediction of the very recent past, the present, and the very near future state of an economic indicator.
September 18, 2025 at 1:35 PM
We are currently recruiting for the following position:

Membership Administrator - Executive Officer Standard

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Administrator to join ESRI's Membership team. This small dynamic team manages a large portfolio of members across government, semi-state,
September 1, 2025 at 3:37 PM
🔎 Key finding: The level of bullying reported reflects how children and young people are asked about their experiences.

📖 Read the full report: lnkd.in/eU5F7Q2d
August 28, 2025 at 11:47 AM
🎒 As schools return this week, our latest report explores bullying and bullying behaviours among 9- and 13-year-olds, both in and outside of school.

📕In this report, we find that only a minority of 13-year-olds who experience bullying-type behaviour tell someone about it.
August 28, 2025 at 11:46 AM
🆕 The latest ESRI Nowcast of 2025Q2 Modified Domestic Demand (MDD), by Paul Egan and Janez Kren, is now live.

📉 Nowcasting in economics is the prediction of the very recent past, the present, and the very near future state of an economic indicator.
August 21, 2025 at 10:09 AM
We are currently recruiting for the following position:

Part-Time Peer Researcher – Migration, Integration & Demography

The Peer Researcher will support the research team working on a longitudinal study on the outcomes and governance of resettled refugees, funded by the Department of Justice,
August 20, 2025 at 3:37 PM
We are currently recruiting for the following position:

Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Education

The successful candidate will join a team of experienced researchers analysing issues around inequality in education, curriculum and assessment in education, and the experiences of students
August 20, 2025 at 3:35 PM
We are currently recruiting for the following position:

Senior Research Officer – Macroeconomics of Households and Enterprise

Working with a team of dedicated economists, the overall purpose of the role will be to manage and lead research activities covering the macroeconomics of households
August 8, 2025 at 10:46 AM
📅 EVENT | Join us for our upcoming webinar — 'Experience of bullying and bullying behaviours among 13-year-olds.'

🗓 Thursday, 28 August 2025
⌚11:00am – 12:20pm
💻Online via Zoom

Register here: lnkd.in/eCGqAEuv
August 8, 2025 at 9:13 AM
We are currently recruiting for the following position:

Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Behavioural Science

The successful candidate will design, programme and conduct original experiments tailored to the investigation decisions and behaviours of relevance to environmental,
August 6, 2025 at 1:49 PM
📅 Application deadline for the @tcddublin.bsky.social/ @esri.ie MSc in Economic Policy has been extended to 22 August 2025.

For more information about the course, visit: lnkd.in/eD52BYRE
August 1, 2025 at 11:27 AM
A new report, published in partnership between the @esri.ie and the Department of Social Protection, finds persistent poverty and deprivation in Ireland despite an overall decline in poverty rates.
July 31, 2025 at 8:24 AM
🔍 Community context affects attitudes towards immigration, according to our latest research published today.

📊This research found that the share of migrants in a community and recent increases in migrants (between 2011–2022) were not associated with attitudes towards immigration in Ireland overall.
July 22, 2025 at 9:32 AM
This week, we launched 'Ireland's Women in Finance Charter: Annual Report 2025', authored by Eva Slevin and Helen Russell.

The event featured keynote addresses from An Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Minister of State Robert Troy.

www.esri.ie/news/ireland...
July 18, 2025 at 3:40 PM
🚺 Female participation in senior financial services roles has increased substantially over the last three years, according to updated figures from Ireland’s Women in Finance Charter, compiled by the @esri.ie.
July 17, 2025 at 3:12 PM
ESRI researchers Dr Conor O'Toole, Dr Claire Keane, Dr Paul Egan & Dr Muireann Lynch addressed the Oireachtas Committee on Budgetary Oversight

Drawing on ESRI research, the discussion covered international challenges affecting the domestic economy, as well as housing, public finances, & energy
July 15, 2025 at 3:26 PM
⚠️Gambling offers lure people to bet more, particularly people at risk of problem gambling, according to our latest report published today

📊 The study, funded by the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland, used a controlled experiment to test whether offers or “inducements” alter betting behaviour
July 3, 2025 at 9:14 AM
There is still time to apply for the ESRI/Trinity College Dublin MSc in Economic Policy.

Our MSc Programme is a two-year part-time postgraduate programme designed to equip graduates, who do not necessarily have a background in Economics, with the skills to engage with evidence-based policy making.
July 2, 2025 at 1:30 PM
📈Long-term residential care & home support requirements will increase by at least 60% by 2040, according to our latest report published today.

📊This is largely driven by population ageing. By 2040, 1 in 5 people in Ireland will be aged 65+, and the 85+ population is projected to more than double.
June 30, 2025 at 8:56 AM
🌐 The strength of Ireland’s economy is set to be tested by domestic challenges and a period of global uncertainty, according to our latest Quarterly Economic Commentary.

www.esri.ie/news/strengt...
June 26, 2025 at 9:04 AM
We are currently recruiting for the following position:

Research Assistant - Taxation, Welfare and Pensions Programme

The successful candidate will work on research topics in this area and will contribute to developing and using the ESRI tax-benefit microsimulation model, SWITCH.
June 24, 2025 at 1:54 PM