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Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) @esri.ie · 11/05/2026
We are currently recruiting for the following position: Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Education The successful candidate will primarily work on a European project on educational inequality and its policy consequences, using quantitative, qualitative and mixed-method research approaches.
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Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) @esri.ie · 31/03/2026
We are currently recruiting for the following position: Research Assistant - Housing The successful candidate will work as part of the ESRI’s Housing team carrying out research on the Irish housing market. A central part of the role will involve contributing
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Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) @esri.ie · 23/03/2026
We are currently recruiting for the following position: EMN Policy Officer – European Migration Network The aim of the European Migration Network is to provide up-to-date, objective, reliable and comparable information on migration and asylum at Member State and EU-levels,
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Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) @esri.ie · 26/02/2026
We are currently recruiting for our Summer Internship Programme. Applications for Summer Internships are invited from students of Economics, Psychology, Law and Migration Studies (or other relevant disciplines), who are entering or completing the final year of their undergraduate degree programme
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Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) @esri.ie · 16/02/2026
We are currently recruiting for the following position: Membership Co-ordinator: Executive Officer (Standard) 2 Year Fixed Term Contract We are seeking a professional, highly organised co-ordinator who will play a central role in keeping our members informed about ESRI research
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Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) @esri.ie · 23/01/2026
We are currently recruiting for the following position: Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Economics (Taxation, Welfare & Pensions) The successful candidate will be involved as a key team member in several stages of this research, including working on the maintenance and development of the ESRI’s
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Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) @esri.ie · 22/01/2026
We are currently recruiting for the following position: Research Analyst - Climate The successful candidate will act as the central coordinator for data, modelling inputs, and analytical outputs across the climate research area.
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Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) @esri.ie · 06/01/2026
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
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Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) @esri.ie · 10/11/2025
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.
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Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) @esri.ie · 15/10/2025
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
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Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) @esri.ie · 14/10/2025
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
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Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) @esri.ie · 18/09/2025
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.
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Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) @esri.ie · 01/09/2025
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,
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Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) @esri.ie · 28/08/2025
🎒 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.
Infographic highlight a new report called 'Experience of bullying and bullying behaviours among 13-year-olds, accompanied by a photo of a young girl looking sadly at her phone, the ESRI logo and prompt to swipe for findingsInfographic titled “How prevalent is bullying?” with stats showing 8% of 13-year-olds report recent bullying, while 40% of 9-year-olds report being picked on in the past year. Mentions how question wording affects responses.Text-based graphic with heading “Who is bullied?” highlighting that 13-year-olds with disabilities, who are LGBTQ+, or overweight are more likely to be bullied. Includes icon of three figures, one with a question mark.Infographic titled “Who tells an adult?” comparing how often young people report bullying—70% who identify as bullied vs. 42% who experience bullying behaviours. Includes icons of speech bubbles and people.
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Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) @esri.ie · 21/08/2025
🆕 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.
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Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) @esri.ie · 20/08/2025
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,
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Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) @esri.ie · 20/08/2025
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
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Deirdre Robertson @deirdrearobertson.bsky.social · 12/08/2025
Come and work with us in BRU! We’re looking for a postdoc to join our team. Please share with anyone interested.
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Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) @esri.ie · 08/08/2025
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
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Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) @esri.ie · 08/08/2025
📅 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
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Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) @esri.ie · 06/08/2025
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,
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Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) @esri.ie · 01/08/2025
📅 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
A promotional banner for the MSc in Economic Policy programme. The left side features a blue background with white text reading 'MSc in Economic Policy' and logos of the Economic & Social Research Institute and Trinity College Dublin. The right side displays a photo of the Campanile of Trinity College, surrounded by trees and buildings.
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Department of Economics, Trinity College Dublin @tcdeconomics.bsky.social · 01/08/2025
The application deadline for our MSc in Economic Policy with @esri.ie has been extended to 22 August 2025! 📢 🔗Apply now: tinyurl.com/5ce25c49 #econsky @barratree.bsky.social @tcddublin.bsky.social @tcdschoolssp.bsky.social
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Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) @esri.ie · 31/07/2025
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.
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Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) @esri.ie · 22/07/2025
🔍 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.
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Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) @esri.ie · 18/07/2025
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...
Prof Helen Russell from the ESRI delivering a presentation to a room full of people. A group photo of Prof Helen Russell (ESRI), An Taoiseach Micheál Martin, Fiona Gallagher (Chair of Ireland’s Women in Finance Charter), Minister of State Robert Troy and Eva Slevin (ESRI) at the launch of 'Ireland's Women in Finance Charter: Annual Report 2025' at the Central Bank of Ireland.
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Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) @esri.ie · 17/07/2025
🚺 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.
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Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) @esri.ie · 15/07/2025
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
A screenshot from Oireachtas TV of Dr Conor O'Toole speaking at an Oireachtas Committee. There is a label reading: 'Engagement with Officials from the Economic and Social Research Institute'.
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Department of Economics, Trinity College Dublin @tcdeconomics.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
Are you working in the public sector and/or policy design and would like to learn more about economics?🧐 🚨Our MSc in Economic Policy is accepting applications until 31 July 2025! Visit www.tcd.ie/Economics/po... #econsky #postgraduate #economics @esri.ie @tcddublin.bsky.social
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Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) @esri.ie · 03/07/2025
⚠️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
The image is divided into two sections. On the left side, there is a dark blue background with white text that reads 'NEW RESEARCH' and 'Gambling offers lure people to bet more, particularly people at risk of problem gambling.' On the right side, there is a photo of a person holding a smartphone in one hand and a credit card in the other hand. In the bottom right corner, there is the logo and name of ESRI (Economic & Social Research Institute) along with its Irish translation 'AN INSTITIÚID UM THAIGHDE EACNAMAÍOCHTA AGUS SÓISIALTA.'
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Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) @esri.ie · 02/07/2025
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.
A promotional banner for the MSc in Economic Policy programme. The left side features a blue background with white text reading 'MSc in Economic Policy' and logos of the Economic & Social Research Institute and Trinity College Dublin. The right side displays a photo of the Campanile of Trinity College, surrounded by trees and buildings.
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Theano @theanok.bsky.social · 30/06/2025
The report explores several policy options to moderate future demand — including healthy ageing and expanded home support — but even under optimistic scenarios, substantial increases in care provision will still be necessary. Read the full @esri.ie report here: www.esri.ie/news/new-esr...
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New ESRI report projects that long-term residential care and home support requirements will increase by at least 60% by 2040
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Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) @esri.ie · 30/06/2025
📈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.
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Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) @esri.ie · 26/06/2025
🌐 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...
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Selina McCoy @selinamccoy.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
Smartphone bans are not the answer - we need a more nuanced approach to smartphone use in schools. My opinion piece with Ann Marcus-Quinn. @esri.ie @irishtimes.com www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025...
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Opinion: Blanket bans on smartphones are not the answer
Smartphones in schools are often seen as a by-product of the pandemic; in truth, they’re a result of earlier policy directions that were often reactive and technologically permissive
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Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) @esri.ie · 24/06/2025
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.
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Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) @esri.ie · 19/06/2025
📊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
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Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) @esri.ie · 18/06/2025
📊 Our latest report, published today, finds that demand for GP consultations in Ireland is projected to rise by at least 23% by 2040 👩‍⚕️ Requirements for an additional 943 to 1,211 GPs by 2040 are projected, relative to a 2023 headcount of 3,928 GPs.
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Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) @esri.ie · 17/06/2025
Today, we published 'Deprived children in Ireland: Characterising those who are deprived but not income-poor'. 17% of children were deprived but not income-poor in 2023, up from 12% in 2020. These children fall outside the official consistent poverty measure. www.esri.ie/publications...
A graphic that shows a quote from Helen Russell (Research Professor, ESRI). The quote reads 'High housing costs, debt problems and the additional costs of disability are some of the factors which mean that households face difficulty converting their income into an adequate standard of living'
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Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) @esri.ie · 17/06/2025
A new ESRI report, published today, finds more children experiencing deprivation, despite being above the official poverty threshold 🧍‍♀️This report focuses on children who experience deprivation but are not classified as at-risk-of-poverty (AROP)
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Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) @esri.ie · 16/06/2025
There's still time to register for our webinar tomorrow 'Deprived children in Ireland: characterising those who are deprived but not income-poor'. Register: www.esri.ie/events/webin...
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Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) @esri.ie · 12/06/2025
This event will launch a new ESRI report, "Parenting in a Digital Era: A Narrative Review”. 🗓Thurs, 19 June ⌚9:30-11:15 📍 ESRI Register: www.esri.ie/events/paren...
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Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) @esri.ie · 11/06/2025
Join us this Tuesday, 17 June, for the webinar launch of our new report 'Deprived children in Ireland: characterising those who are deprived but not income-poor'.
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Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) @esri.ie · 11/06/2025
💶 Ireland’s current system of child-related cash and in-kind benefits lifts approximately 157,000 children out of income poverty and 94,000 out of consistent poverty.
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Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) @esri.ie · 29/05/2025
🧠Prof Pete Lunn, founder and head of our Behavioural Research Unit, joined the Health Research Board's new podcast to explore how behavioural science can shape health policy &influence behaviour. 🎥 Watch: lnkd.in/enT5YDTg 🎧 Listen: lnkd.in/eCcap-CD @hrbireland.bsky.social
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Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) @esri.ie · 28/05/2025
We recently launched the report 'Care to college: An exploratory study on care-experienced students’ educational journeys' with @epiconline.ie. The webinar launch is now available on our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROdi...
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Care to college: An exploratory study on care-experienced students’ educational journeys
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Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) @esri.ie · 28/05/2025
▶️ESRI health researcher Dr Aoife Brick joined @news.rte.ie 'Morning Ireland' to discuss our latest report on projected future inpatient bed capacity: www.rte.ie/radio/radio1... Download the report on our website: www.esri.ie/publications...
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ESRI: State will need to increase inpatient beds significantly by 2040
Dr Aoife Brick, Senior Research Officer with the ESRI, outlines the pressures facing inpatient beds in acute hospitals into the future.
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Theano @theanok.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
Delighted to share our latest @esri.ie report, coauthored with @aoifebrick.bsky.social & H. Humes, funded by the Department of Health. We project that Ireland will need at least 40% more inpatient beds in public acute hospitals by 2040, mostly due to population growth & ageing.
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Department of Economics, Trinity College Dublin @tcdeconomics.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
Couldn't make it to our Virtual Info Session on the MSc in Economic Policy?🔎 🔗Luckily, we recorded it and it's available to watch here: youtu.be/cdG_4apad6s?... 📨For further information email msc.econpol@tcd.ie @esri.ie @barratree.bsky.social @tcdssp.bsky.social
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Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) @esri.ie · 28/05/2025
Today, we have published the report 'Projections of national demand and bed capacity requirements for public acute hospitals in Ireland, 2023–2040: Based on the Hippocrates model'.
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