Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for a part-time, fixed term position as a Postdoctoral Researcher with School of English, Media and Creative Arts at the University of Galway, Ireland.

This position is funded by the European Union and is available from 1 December 2025 to contract end date of 31 May 2027.

Salary: Postdoctoral Researcher salary scale €45,846 - €58,481 per annum, (subject to the project’s funding limitations), and pro rata for shorter and/or part-time contracts.

The default position for all new public sector appointments is the 1st point of the salary scale. This may be reviewed, and consideration afforded to appointment at a higher point on the payscale (subject to the project’s funding limitations), where evidence of prior years’ equivalent experience is accepted in determining placement on the scale above point 1, subject to the maximum of the scale.

 
(Research Salary Scales - University of Galway)  

Employment permit restrictions apply for this category of post 

Closing date for receipt of applications is 17:00 (Irish Time) on June 26, 2025.  It will not be possible to consider applications received after the closing date. 

Interviews are planned to be held the week of July 21 2025. 

*Please review full job description for further details and essential requirement  

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for a full-time, fixed term position as a Postdoctoral Researcher or Research Associate with I-Form Centre for Advanced Manufacturing in Ireland (phase 2) within Mechanical Engineering at the University of Galway, Ireland.

This position is funded by Research Ireland and is available from 1st September 2025 to contract end date of 28 February 2028.

The I-Form (www.i-form.ie) mission is to shape the future of advanced manufacturing through high-impact research into the application of digital technologies to materials processing. Our research spans materials science, engineering, materials modelling, data analytics and artificial intelligence, to progress the understanding and implementation of advanced materials processing technologies.

Salary: Postdoctoral Researcher / Research Associate salary scale €45,846 - €58,481 per annum, (subject to the project’s funding limitations), and pro rata for shorter and/or part-time contracts.

Closing date for receipt of applications is 17:00 (Irish Time) on 4th July, 2025.  It will not be possible to consider applications received after the closing date. Interviews are planned to be held on 21st July, 2025

For more information on the project and essential requirements, please see the full job description here: https://www.universityofgalway.ie/human-resources/links/011175/

Maynooth University is committed to a strategy in which the primary University goals of excellent research and scholarship and outstanding education are interlinked and equally valued. 

We are seeking a Senior Executive Assistant to provide marketing and recruitment support for micro-credential courses. The successful candidate will make a crucial contribution to the success of the University’s Micro-credentials project by ensuring that courses are widely promoted through digital and print channels, including social media, and that prospective students have access to clear information on their options.

Reporting to the Micro-credentials Project Lead, the Senior Executive Assistant will work closely with academic staff and colleagues to understand the University’s Micro-credentials offering, identity innovative strategies to promote them to the intended audience and implement these strategies to budget and in line with University strategy. 

The Irish Universities Association (IUA) is the representative body of the university sector and has secured funding for the project to develop a Multi-Campus Micro-Credentials system in Irish Universities, providing a coherent national framework for quality assured and accredited micro-credentials. This full-time contract position is funded by this project.

The MicroCreds project is funded through the Higher Education Authority’s Human Capital Initiative, aimed at establishing a system of quality assured and accredited micro-credentials across the seven IUA universities. MicroCreds provides up/re-skilling opportunities to those in employment and those seeking to enhance their employability, and aims to drive lifelong learning in Ireland, in close collaboration with enterprise. The MicroCreds project develops a collective national framework for micro-credentials across the universities; builds engagement with enterprise for the development and roll-out of the micro-credentials programmes; and develops a co-ordinated ‘shop window’ portal to drive awareness of micro-credentials.

The post is based in the Admissions and Student Recruitment office.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the position of Health and Safety Advisor, 3 Year Fixed Term Contract

Dublin City University

Dublin City University (DCU) is a leading innovative European University, proud to be one of the world’s leading Young Universities. DCU is known as Ireland’s University of Impact, with a mission to ‘transform lives and societies’ and focuses on addressing global challenges in collaboration with key national and international partners and stakeholders. 

DCU has over 20,000 students in five faculties spread across three academic campuses in the Glasnevin-Drumcondra area of North Dublin. Thanks to its innovative approach to teaching and learning, the University offers a ‘transformative student experience’ that helps to develop highly sought-after graduates. DCU is currently No. 1 in Ireland for Graduate Employment Rate, and for graduate income (CSO). 

DCU is a research-intensive University and is home to a number of SFI-funded Research Centres. The University participates in a range of European and international research partnerships. DCU is also the leading Irish university in the area of technology transfer as reflected by licensing of intellectual property.

As a ‘People First’ institution, DCU is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion - a University that helps staff and students to thrive. The University is a leader in terms of its work to increase access to education, and is placed in the world’s Top 10 for reducing inequalities in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings.

Overview of the department 

The Health and Safety Office provides advice, assistance and support on all aspects of occupational health & safety to DCU Management, Staff and Students and in doing so maintains the University in good standing in relation to Health & Safety legislative obligations and national and international best practice.

Role Profile

Working as part of a four-person team, the Health and Safety Advisor will report to the Health and Safety Manager. The post holder will be responsible for supporting the University in developing and expanding existing safety systems and processes to ensure they are appropriate to a multi-campus environment. In particular, they will work closely with management and staff on all campuses and with DCU campus companies to assist them in the review, development or adaptation of safety policies and systems to integrate seamlessly into DCU safety management systems.  Possessing excellent communication and risk assessment skills, the Health and Safety Advisor promote and further develop safety awareness amongst DCU staff and students. 

The post holder will initially be primarily located on the DCU Glasnevin campus but in the course of the role will be required to operate across all DCU campuses.

Duties and Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not restricted to, the following: 

• Advise, develop and maintain/support strong links with DCU Heads of Schools and Units and Campus Company CEOs with safety related tasks.
• Provide staff with technical support and advice on occupational safety, occupational hygiene, workplace ergonomics and other work related issues.
• Participate in regular reviews of DCU's health and safety management system and policies to support continual improvement in DCU’s safety performance and ensure compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements.
• Provide technical support to Schools, Units and Campus Companies in the compilation of local safety statements and the regular review of risk assessments, advising on appropriate control measures.
• As part of the DCU Health and Safety Function, continually review and identify staff training needs, design training plans and courses, deliver tailored staff training programmes and mentor student leaders in delivering safe events. Maintain records of all safety training.
• Investigate and report on significant injuries/incidents as required and implement effective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Liaise with the DCU Estates Office in relation to all building fabric/services safety issues and contractor safety performance.
• Provide input into Health and Safety Office reports to senior management.
• Generate health and safety metrics as a tool to measure the implementation of the DCU health and safety management system.
• Develop user-friendly online training and reporting systems that encourage high levels of staff engagement in safety.
• Keep up to date with all aspects of relevant health, safety and welfare at work legislation and communicate relevant changes.
• Compliance with all statutory requirements and best practice
• Ensuring a positive health & safety culture across the university 
• Any other appropriate duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications and Experience 

• Relevant 3rd level qualification- A Primary Degree and / or Masters in Occupational Health and Safety.
• Membership of a recognised professional safety and health organisation such as IOSH.
• At least 5 years relevant experience of working within Occupational Health and Safety environment (ideally within the higher education sector) at a mid level management grade.
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully both independently and as part of a team.
• Professional approach, coupled with strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent verbal, written communication, presentation and training skills, and ability to adapt /adjust communication skills to relevant audience ability (e.g. students/laboratories etc).
• Strong IT skills (web editing desirable).
• Flexible and self-motivated.
• Must be familiar with current health and safety legislation, and demonstrate the ability to interpret legislation in the context of the higher education sector.
• Proven ability of auditing health and safety audits.

Essential Training 

Training required for the role should be entered here. At a minimum, the following should be entered in addition to other applicable, role specific mandatory training:

The postholder will be required to undertake the following essential compliance training: 

• Orientation
• Health & Safety
• Data Protection (GDPR)
• Cyber Security Awareness 
• Performance Review & Development (PRD) (People Managers only)
• AI Literacy 

Other training may need to be undertaken when required.

Salary Scale:

Professional 5A - €58,798 - €79,513 refer to DCU Payscales for the applicable payscale. 

Appointment will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and in line with current Government pay policy

Closing date: Wednesday 25th June 2025

Remote Working Policy

From the 1st of November 2024, DCU will operate its newly agreed Remote Working Policy. Employees may be approved for up to 2 days of remote working per week (or an appropriate pro rata amount for those part time). Any remote working arrangement will be reflective of the predominant on-campus working environment and the core University value of 'Student Focused'. Employees will be based on campus for the majority of their working week to ensure a sustained on campus engagement and experience. The terms of the remote working policy will apply.

For more information on DCU and benefits, please visit Why work at DCU? 

Informal Enquiries in relation to this role should be directed to:

Ms Paula Kierans, Health and Safety Advisor, Dublin City University. 

Phone + 353 (0)1 7008896 Email: paula.kierans@dcu.ie

Please do not send applications to this email address, instead apply as described below.

Applications are invited for a 12 months Temporary Part-time (0.6fte) post of a Senior Pensions Assistant within UCD Human Resources. The Senior Pensions Assistant will be a member of UCD Pensions Team and will work on the day-to-day administration of all aspects of the University's pension schemes and related benefits and provide advice and guidance to staff and managers in the area of pensions and related matters. 95 Senior Executive Assistant\2010 (0123\X) Salary: €46,241 - €56,268 Per Annum (0.6fte Pro Rata)Appointment will be made on scale and in accordance with the Department of Finance guidelines Closing date: 12:00 noon (local Irish time) on 25th June 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. Prior to application, further information (including application procedure) should be obtained from the Work at UCD website: https://www.ucd.ie/workatucd/jobs/ Tugtar cuireadh d'iarratais ar post 12 mhí Sealadach-páirtaimseartha (0.6fte) Cúntóir Pinsean Sinsearach laistigh de Oifig Pinsean UCD. Beidh an Cúntóir Sinsearach Pinsean ina b(h)all d'Fhoireann Pinsean UCD agus oibreoidh sé/sí ar riar laethúil gach gné de scéimeanna pinsin na hOllscoile agus sochair ghaolmhara, agus cuirfidh sé/sí comhairle agus treoir ar fáil don fhoireann agus do bhainisteoirí i réimse na bpinsean agus nithe gaolmhara. 95 Cúntóir Feidhmiúcháin Sinsearach\2010 (0123\X) Scála Tuarastail: €46,241 - €56,268 In aghaidh na Bliana (0.6fte Pro rata)Déanfar an ceapachán ar scála agus de réir threoirlínte na Roinne Airgeadais Dáta dúnta: 12:00 uair (am áitiúil na hÉireann) ar 25.06.2025 Ní mór iarratas a bheith istigh faoin am agus dáta atá sonraithe. Déanfar aon iarratas atá fós ar siúl ag an am dúnta 12:00 uair (Am Áitiúil na hÉireann) ar an dáta dúnta sonraithe a scriosadh go huathoibríoch ag an gcóras. Ní féidir le UCD glacadh le hiarratais dhéanacha. Níl cúnamh ag teastáil ó UCD ó Ghníomhaireachtaí Earcaíochta. Seolfar ar ais aon CV a chuir na Gníomhaireachtaí Earcaíochta isteach. Sula gcuireann tú d'iarratas isteach, ba cheart duit tuilleadh eolais a fháil ó shuíomh Gréasáin Work at UCD (go háirithe an próiseas iarratais : https://www.ucd.ie/workatucd/jobs/

Post Status: Specific Purpose, Full-time. 

Research Group / Department / School: School of Computer Science and Statistics, Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin 

Location: School of Computer Science and Statistics, Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin College Green, Dublin 2, Ireland

Reports to: Anthony Ventresque 

Salary: Appointment will be made on the SFI Team Member Salary Scale for New Post Doctoral Researcher (Level 2A) at a point in line with Government Pay Policy [€45,847 to €52,339 per annum]. The specific salary point will be determined by qualifications and experience, and in accordance with SFI and TCD guidelines. 

Hours of Work: 39 per week

Post Summary 

The Complex Software Lab at Trinity College Dublin seeks a Postdoctoral Researcher for the Sign-2-Me translational project, funded under the SFI ARC Hub programme. The project aims to develop an AI-powered assistive communication tool to translate Irish Sign Language (ISL) into English. It has strong inclusion and societal impact goals, targeting real-time communication for Deaf users. 

The successful candidate will contribute to the AI model design, implementation, and evaluation, and work closely with stakeholders including Deaf community members, project managers, UI/UX designers, and an industrial collaborator. This post represents a unique opportunity to conduct impactful AI research with direct societal application in an inclusive and collaborative research environment.

Standard Duties and Responsibilities of the Post 

• Conduct research and development on sign language recognition using computer vision and machine learning techniques. 

• Lead the implementation of inference models suitable for mobile and cloud platforms. 

• Collaborate with design and development teams to integrate AI modules into userfacing applications. 

• Engage with the Deaf community for participatory design and evaluation activities. 

• Liaise with industry partners to support technical development and potential technology transfer. 

• Contribute to project reporting, dissemination, and deliverable preparation. 

• Publish high-quality research outputs in peer-reviewed venues.

Person Specification 

Qualifications 

• PhD in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision, or a closely related field.

Applications are invited for a temporary post of a Post-doctoral Research Fellow Level 1 within UCD School of Veterinary Medicine. Job Reference number: 018678

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

Bitten By A Dog: A HUMan-ANimal Problem is a research project on dog bites funded by the Department of Agriculture Food and the Marine (DAFM) in Ireland. This multidisciplinary project consists of human medical, veterinary and psychology components, incorporating elements of Geographic Information Systems/Spatial Epidemiology and Implementation Science. Salary: Post Doc Level 1 €45,847 - €52,339 per annum.Appointment on the above range will be dependent upon qualifications and experience.Closing date: 12:00 noon (local Irish time) on the 25th of June 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.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for a full-time, fixed term position as a Trial Manager/Postdoctoral Researcher with the Discipline of Occupational Therapy at the University of Galway.  

This position is funded by the Health Research Board. The position is available immediately and is available until contract end date of 30th April 2029.  

Salary: Postdoctoral Researcher / Research Associate salary scale €45,846 - €58,481 per annum, (subject to the project’s funding limitations), and pro rata for shorter and/or part-time contracts.  

NB: Garda vetting is a requirement for this post.  

For the full job description and information on how to apply, please see: Jobs - University of Galway

We are seeking an excellent academic to join our staff as an Assistant Professor / Lecturer in Finance. The person appointed will have a proven record of teaching, research, and publication, appropriate to career stage. He/she will be expected to make a strong contribution to the teaching programme of the Department and undertake teaching duties on the Department’s undergraduate and postgraduate programmes as well as the supervision of Master’s and PhD students.

The appointee will be expected to build a strong research profile, that supports the University’s research strategy including affiliating to the Research Institutes where appropriate and working with colleagues on national and international research. The appointee will be expected to sustain and conduct research, engage in scholarship of quality and substance and generate publications of international standard.

Salary

Assistant Professor / Lecturer:               €64,112 – €101,524 p.a. (7 points)

Assistant Lecturer*:                               €41,682 – €71,285 p.a. (14 points)

Appointments will be made in accordance with public sector pay provisions.

Applications are invited for an appointment as a full time (1 FTE) Lecturer in Physics, Specific Purpose Contract Type A, at University of Galway. This Lecturer Contract Type A contract is predominantly a teaching contract (60%) with research and administration sharing the remainder.  

The School of Natural Sciences offers a BSc programme in Physics (including options in Applied Physics, Climate Physics, Astrophysics, Theoretical and Biomedical Physics) and MSc programmes (in Key Enabling Technologies, Occupational and Environmental Health & Safety, Medical Physics, and Astronomical Instrumentation).  The School is seeking applications from suitably qualified candidates who are competitive in Physics and pedagogical practices.  Knowledge and experience are required in delivering face-to-face and/or blended learning programmes or modules in core IOP physics materials.  A leadership role in academic programme delivery, curriculum and /or pedagogical development is desirable.  The role may require working outside regular hours of work and hybrid teaching. 

For detailed information on the requirements, please refer to the Eligibility Requirements section of the Job Description. 

Main duties 

The post holder will primarily deliver high-quality teaching at the undergraduate level in the BSc Physics degree programme (CAO entry GY320) run by the School of Natural Sciences. The post holder will be expected to contribute to lectures, laboratory and project-based education across the Physics programme. The person will also contribute to academic administration and other areas of leadership within the School.  The post holder must have expertise and a proven portfolio in pedagogy and be able to demonstrate experience in the delivery of core Physics curriculum. He/she should have knowledge and experience of teaching in a third level sector. It is desirable that candidates should have experience designing and developing online/blended course materials using modern teaching technologies. 

The post holder will also be expected to: 

• Engage professionally with students at both undergraduate and postgraduate level including adult learners. 
• Engage professionally with potential employers who may act as hosts for student-based projects or placements. 
• Lead teaching of core Physics content.  
• Contribute to the further development of relevant programmes through on-line and blended learning as appropriate. 

The University of Galway is an equal opportunities employer.  The School of Natural Sciences at University of Galway holds an Athena SWAN Bronze award and an Institute of Physics Juno Practitioner award and has a long-standing commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.   

Informal enquiries can be made to Prof. Matt Redman (Email:  matt.redman@universityofgalway.ie ), Head of Physics, University of Galway, or Prof. Alan Ryder (Email: alan.ryder@universityofgalway.ie ), Nanoscale Biophotonics Laboratory, University of Galway. 

Information on the University's Strategic Plan is available at:  http://www.universityofgalway.ie/strategy2025/ 

Salary: €63,624 to €101,498 pro rata p.a (applicable to new entrants effective from January, 2011) 

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 10th July 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. The full-time hours of work for academic staff are 39 hours per week. 

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.