University College Cork wishes to appoint to the role of Manager, Food Industry Training Unit, School of Food and Nutritional Sciences within the College of Science, Engineering and Food Science.  As the Head of the Food Industry Training Unit, the Manager will take strategic responsibility for the Unit, including ensuring its financial viability, relevance and leadership position in continuing education and training in the agri-food and seafood sector. 

The Manager will continue to foster national and international relationships with training and commercial stakeholders and funding agencies, and will work closely with the School of Food and Nutritional Sciences and with food sector experts across the University to ensure continued provision of excellence in training, effective operations and best management practice. 

Please note that Garda vetting and/or an international police clearance check may form part of the selection process.

For an information package including full details of the post, selection criteria and application process see https://ore.ucc.ie/.   The University, at its discretion, may undertake to make an additional appointment(s) from this competition following the conclusion of the process.

For an informal discussion on the post please contact: Leah Neville, School Manager, School of Food and Nutritional Sciences on 021 490 2650 or l.neville@ucc.ie further information on the office is available on: https://www.ucc.ie/en/fitu/

University College Cork is committed to being a fully inclusive global university which actively recruits, supports and retains colleagues from all sectors of society. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) are core values under our UCC Strategic Plan 2023-2028. UCC holds a Silver Athena SWAN award  in recognition of our commitment to advancing equality in higher education. We value diversity as well as celebrate, support and thrive on the contributions of all our employees and the communities they represent.  We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from everybody, regardless of age, care-giving status, disability, ethnicity, gender and/or gender identity or expression status, nationality, marital status/civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion/creed, and/or sexual orientation. We are committed to supporting all staff through flexible working schemes, family-friendly policies, training and development, and staff networks. We value the enrichment that comes from a diverse community and seek to promote equality, prevent discrimination and protect the human rights of each individual in line with equality legislation. We encourage applicants to consult our Dignity and Respect Policy and learn more about our EDI related initiatives .

Appointment may be made on the Admin I Salary Scale: €83,341 - €110,109 (Scale B) / €80,711 - €104,602 (Scale A). 

Salary placement on appointment will be in accordance with public sector pay policy.

We encourage you to reach out to us directly should you require assistance or reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process.

Please note that interviews will take place online via MS Teams in the first instance. Candidates may be required to attend UCC for an in person interview. Candidates will be advised as appropriate.

Applications are invited for the following position:

Title of Post: Associate Professor B in Nursing (Mental Health)

JOB SYNOPSIS

This is a new position with the school of Nursing and Midwifery, UL, in Nursing (Mental Health Nursing) to meet the accreditation requirements necessary due to increased student numbers in the school. UL fosters curiosity, creativity and academic excellence in an inclusive community committed to social good. To find out more about being part of our journey browse our Join the team in UL | University of Limerick information. Our research portfolio has expanded significantly in recent years, and our cutting-edge research infrastructure has been enhanced through sustained investment and expansion, including funding for large-scale, UL-led national centres. Here at University of Limerick we are recognised internationally for our dedication to the student experience, our commitment to graduate employability, our industry-relevant, award winning research and extensive community engagement. We value, support and encourage research excellence with demonstrable academic and societal impact across all disciplines. 

Faculty of Education & Health Sciences

School of Nursing & Midwifery

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary Scale: €63,310 - €101,461 p.a.

University of Limerick is a research-led, energetic and enterprising institution with a proud record of innovation and excellence in education and scholarships. We value creativity, curiosity and excellence in our inclusive community which is committed to social good. Our motto Eagna chun Gnímh translates as Wisdom for Action reflecting our mission to contribute to the discovery of new knowledge for a better world.

Informal enquiries regarding the post may be directed to:

Professor Pauline Meskell

Head

School of Nursing & Midwifery 

University of Limerick 

E-mail: Pauline.Meskell@ul.ie 

We are seeking an excellent scholar to join a project team led by Prof. Raul Cârstocea, who has been awarded a European Research Council (ERC) Consolidator Grant for a project entitled Insurgent Temporalities: Fascism as a Global Anti-Universalist Project (INTEMPO). The postdoctoral researcher will be part of a team undertaking a novel analysis of fascism during the interwar period and the Second World War, understood as a global phenomenon. They will engage in archival research, co-organise the activities of the project and contribute to the publications ensuing from them, and co-lead with the PI one of the work packages of the project, as detailed below. They will have the opportunity to develop their research, both individually and as part of a team of ambitious scholars. 

Applications are invited for the following position:

Title of Post: Post Doctoral Researcher (Level 1) in Sustainable Materials

JOB SYNOPSIS

The purpose is to generate and characterise sustainable materials which are capable of being converted to carbon, to write high impact publications and to be heavily involved with the PI in income generation for the group.

Faculty of Science & Engineering

School of Engineering

Contract Type: Specific Purpose

Salary Scale: €32,962 - €52,339 p.a. pro rata

University of Limerick is a research-led, energetic and enterprising institution with a proud record of innovation and excellence in education and scholarships. We value creativity, curiosity and excellence in our inclusive community which is committed to social good. Our motto Eagna chun Gnímh translates as Wisdom for Action reflecting our mission to contribute to the discovery of new knowledge for a better world.

Informal enquiries regarding the post may be directed to:

Professor Maurice Collins

School of Engineering

University of Limerick

Email: maurice.collins@ul.ie

We are seeking an excellent scholar to join a project team led by Prof. Raul Cârstocea, who has been awarded a European Research Council (ERC) Consolidator Grant for a project entitled Insurgent Temporalities: Fascism as a Global Anti-Universalist Project (INTEMPO). The postdoctoral researcher will be part of a team undertaking a novel analysis of fascism during the interwar period and the Second World War, understood as a global phenomenon. They will engage in archival research, co-organise the activities of the project and contribute to the publications ensuing from them, and co-lead with the PI one of the work packages of the project, as detailed below. They will have the opportunity to develop their research, both individually and as part of a team of ambitious scholars. 

Applications are invited for an appointment as a Lecturer in Zoology at University of Galway. This is a full-time, specific purpose contract.  The successful applicant will contribute to teaching and examining undergraduate and postgraduate programmes primarily in the Zoology programme, but will also contribute to teaching of other biology-related programmes in the wider School of Natural Sciences where required.  The creation of new course modules and/or components, as well as the administration and coordination of modules and programmes are likely.

The post-holder will be expected to have some expertise in evolutionary biology (including ecological genetics), have some knowledge of entomology/honeybee biology, and be able to contribute to basic botany or environmental science material. The postholder will be based in the Zoology group in the Earth and Life Sciences department of the School which also houses the Botany/Plant Science & Environmental Science Group, and the Earth and Ocean Science group. The appointee should have excellent interpersonal skills and be prepared to collaborate with colleagues within the School, University, nationally and internationally.

For informal enquiries, please contact Prof Grace McCormack (Head of School of Natural Sciences), Email grace.mccormack@nuigalway.ie and +353 (0)91 493015  Additional 

information on the Discipline is available at: http://www.nuigalway.ie/science-engineering/school-of-natural-sciences/disciplines/zoology/research/  

Salary: € 63,624 to € 101,498 p.a. This appointment will be made on the Lecturer scale in line with current Government pay policy and in accordance with the terms and conditions of the University’s Remuneration policy. QA321-Updated-PP-Remuneration.pdf (universityofgalway.ie)

Closing date for receipt of applications is 17:00 (Irish Time) on 14th August 2025.  It will not be possible to consider applications received after the closing date.  Garda vetting may apply.  

Appointments will be conditional on work authorisation validation.  

Further details are available at www.dbei.ie

Please note that appointment to posts advertised will be dependent upon University approval, together with the terms of the Employment Control Framework for the higher education sector.

At the University of Galway, we celebrate diversity and believe that every candidate can bring unique perspectives, talents and approaches to our University community. We actively encourage applications from all backgrounds regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, gender, family status, civil status, membership of the Traveller community, sexual orientation, disability or age.

We value flexibility and recognise that a work-life balance is essential. We offer flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options, to accommodate the diverse needs of our staff. Our commitment to inclusivity extends beyond recruitment as we foster a friendly and supportive work environment, where all work styles are valued and respected. Join us in shaping a workplace that thrives on diversity, creativity and collaboration.

University of Galway is an equal opportunities employer.

Applications are invited for a Temporary Specified Purpose Approx. 6-9 Months (Full Time OR Part-Time 0.5 FTE X2) post of a Lecturer/Assistant Professor in Midwifery within UCD School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Systems. University College Dublin is a research-intensive and globally engaged university and is No. 1 in Ireland in the QS Graduate Employability rankings. The UCD School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Systems is a constituent School of the UCD College of Health and Agricultural Sciences. The School is a national provider of undergraduate and postgraduate registration education programmes in nursing and midwifery and graduate-taught programmes in health systems and health professions' education. Its programmes emphasise clinical expertise, critical inquiry, leadership development, personal growth, communication, teamwork, interprofessional collaboration, and lifelong learning. The School is a leading research-intensive school with a large portfolio of programmatic and single-project research. UCD Nursing is ranked in the top one hundred in the QS World Subject Rankings. **95 Lecturer/Asst Professor Above The Bar (7943) Salary Scale: €64,112 - €101,524 Per Annum Pro Rata @ 0.5 FTE (If Part-Time) Appointment will be made on scale and in accordance with the Department of Finance guidelines Closing date: 12:00 noon (local Irish time) on 4th August 2025. Applications must be submitted by the closing date and time specified. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time of 12:00 noon (Local Irish Time) on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system. UCD are unable to accept late applications. UCD do not require assistance from Recruitment Agencies. Any CV's submitted by Recruitment Agencies will be returned.Note: Hours of work for academic staff are those as prescribed under Public Service Agreements. For further information please follow link below:https://www.ucd.ie/hr/t4media/Academic Contract.pdf

Prior to application, further information (including application procedure) should be obtained from the Work at UCD website: https://www.ucd.ie/workatucd/jobs/

Applications are invited for a 27 months post of a UCD Post-doctoral Research Fellow Level 1 within UCD School of Agriculture & Food Science. The ambition of CerealBio is to enhance the resilience and productivity under reduced chemical inputs and changing climatic conditions of the major EU cereal bread wheat and the regionally important cereals durum wheat and oats. The CerealBio evidence-based hypothesis is that crop resilience and sustainability can be achieved by breeding for traits that allow plants to establish beneficial synergies within the growing ecosystem, which includes soil resources, the above and below-ground microbiota, and the community of other crop plants. Building on knowledge regarding germplasm disease resistance and mycotoxin accumulation from previous work CerealBio will investigate biological agents in the field to assess if they are robust at field level and if their efficacy can be improved through a better understanding of their mode of action. Salary: €45,847Appointment on the above range will be dependent upon qualifications and experience. Closing date: 12:00 noon (local Irish time) on 4th August 2025. Applications must be submitted by the closing date and time specified. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time of 12:00 noon (Local Irish Time) on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system. UCD are unable to accept late applications. UCD do not require assistance from Recruitment Agencies. Any CV's submitted by Recruitment Agencies will be returned. The PD1 position is intended for early stage researchers, either just after completion of a PhD or for someone entering a new area for the first time. If you have already completed your PD1 stage in UCD or will soon complete a PD1, or you are an external applicant whose total Postdoctoral experience, inclusive of the duration of the advertised post, would exceed 4 years, you should not apply and should refer to PD2 posts instead.

Prior to application, further information (including application procedure) should be obtained from the Work at UCD website: https://www.ucd.ie/workatucd/jobs/

Applications are invited for the following position:

Title of post: Executive Administrator - Erasmus+ and Exchange

JOB SYNOPSIS:
The University of Limerick currently has the largest Erasmus+ programme in Ireland. UL has won the Best Erasmus+ programme in Ireland consistently at the Education in Ireland Awards. UL currently has bilateral agreements with 450 partner universities, many of which have multiple academic engagement streams. Currently, 700+ UL students apply to take part in the Erasmus+ programme annually.   The post is integral to the implementation of the UL@50 Strategic plan and is in keeping with the goals of UL’s ongoing strategic mission regarding Internationalisation. Goal 3: Internationalisation Priority 3.2: A high-quality experience for international students. A key priority is the implementation of digitisation processes and key mobility projects that align with the University and Commission strategy. Mapping and analysis of current processes and change management is a core facet of the role. Reporting to the Erasmus and Exchanges Manager, the Executive Administrator manages the provision, and compliance of high-quality administrative support in all aspects of the mobility programme.

Office of the Vice President Global & Community Engagement

UL Global

Contract Type: Specific Purpose

Salary Scale: €45,752 - €65,697 p.a. pro rata

University of Limerick is a research-led, energetic and enterprising institution with a proud record of innovation and excellence in education and scholarship. We value creativity, curiosity and excellence in our inclusive community which is committed to social good. Our motto Eagna chun Gnímh translates as Wisdom for Action reflecting our mission to contribute to the discovery of new knowledge for a better world.

Informal enquiries regarding the post may be directed to:

Ms Madeline Molyneaux

Erasmus+ and Exchange Manager

UL Global

Email: Madeline.Molyneaux@ul.ie

Applications are invited for the following position:

Title of Post: Goods Inwards Supervisor

JOB SYNOPSIS

The University receives approximately 20,000 items annually, ranging from small parcels to high-value or mission-critical deliveries. Ensuring that these are efficiently recorded, processed, and delivered to their rightful recipients is the responsibility of the Goods Inwards Team, led by the Goods Inwards Supervisor. This role oversees all aspects of goods receipt, internal distribution, and regulatory compliance, with a strong emphasis on health and safety, stakeholder coordination, and customs management.

Office of the Chief Commercial Officer

Buildings & Estates Department

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary Scale: €45,752 - €65,697 p.a.

University of Limerick is a research-led, energetic and enterprising institution with a proud record of innovation and excellence in education and scholarships. We value creativity, curiosity and excellence in our inclusive community which is committed to social good. Our motto Eagna chun Gnímh translates as Wisdom for Action reflecting our mission to contribute to the discovery of new knowledge for a better world.

Informal enquiries regarding the post may be directed to:

Mr Eric Crowe

Head of Technical Services and Sustainability Manager

Buildings & Estates Department

University of Limerick 

E-mail: eric.crowe@ul.ie