Post Doctoral Researcher (Level 1) in Youth Justice Implementation Science

Post Doctoral Researcher (Level 1) in Youth Justice Implementation Science

Applications are invited for the following position at the University of Limerick. The successful Post Doctoral Researcher will be jointly supervised by SLSSHub (REPPP: Research into Policy Programmes and Practices) and CIRcUL (Centre for Implementation Science) to undertake a research programme as part of an HEA funded project within the North South Research Programme.

The post primarily involves developing an implementable model of Focused Deterrence for an Irish Context through a desk based review of academic and grey literature, supplemented by an analysis of qualitative data collected from policymakers, frontline professionals, and researchers in jurisdictions that have implemented focused deterrence. A considerable proportion of the work can be completed remotely; travel related to data collection and dissemination may be required during the project.

Contract Type: Specific Purpose.

Faculty of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences - School of Law.

Application Requirements

• A letter of introduction and a current CV indicating how you meet the criteria outlined in the job description.
• A completed online application form.

Closing Date

Monday, 6th July 2026 - applications must be completed online before 12:00 Irish Standard Time on the closing date.

Additional Information

Informal enquiries regarding the post may be directed to Dr. Catherine Naughton, School of Law, University of Limerick. Email:

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