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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
📊New ESRI research highlights the complexities and risks associated with children's digital technology use

📱 Digital technologies offer children opportunities for learning, creativity, social connection, and play, but some types of social media and gaming can harm wellbeing
June 19, 2025 at 10:32 AM