Applications are invited for a permanent post of a Lecturer/Assistant Professor in Molecular Cell Biology within UCD School of Biology & Environmental Biology. Applications are invited for the post of Lecturer/Assistant Professor (above the bar) in molecular cell biology. Candidates should ideally have proven research interests in either fundamental cell biology processes (for example nuclear dynamics, cell division, cytoskeleton function) or cell biology applied to human diseases. We are particularly interested in receiving applications from candidates whose work involves the use of animal systems, in particular cultured cells and/or cell models. This is a full-time, permanent academic post in the School of Biology & Environmental Science (SBES) at University College Dublin. The School offers a diverse portfolio of programmes, including, BSc degrees in Cell & Molecular Biology, Plant Biology, Zoology and Environmental Biology as well as co-teaching a BSc degree in Genetics. At postgraduate level the School delivers a number of degrees, including an MSc degree in Biological & Biomolecular Science (by negotiated learning), which incorporates specialisation streams in cell biology and genetics, as well as MSc degrees in Applied Environmental Science, Environmental Sustainability, Plant Biology & Biotechnology. The School also contributes to a joint BSc degrees in Biological Sciences, Horticulture, Food Quality and Safety with South China Agricultural University (SCAU) in Guangzhou in China. 95 Lecturer / Assistant Professor (above the bar) Salary Scale: €64,753 - 102,539 per annum Appointment will be made on scale and in accordance with the Department of Finance guidelines. Closing date: 12:00 noon (local Irish time) on 01/12/2025. 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 the following position:

Title of Post: Post Doctoral Researcher (Level 1) in Soil Microbiome Function under Recycling-Derived Fertilizer Application

JOB SYNOPSIS

The successful candidate will investigate the impact of the recycling-derived fertilizers (RDF) on the soil microbiome in the form of functional bacterial/microbial diversity and abundance, such as nitrogen & phosphorus cycling targeting molecular marker genes such as nifH and phoD and explore alternative molecular and cultivation dependent tools to assess microbial nutrient cycling. Soil samples from Irish demonstration sites will be collected directly for analysis, while samples from partner demonstration sites outside Ireland will be shipped to Limerick for analysis or are collected in collaboration with the consortium partners. The successful candidate will coordinate the efforts in the partner regions to assess the application and implementation of RDF blends with participating farmers (on the microbial driven nutrient cycling abilities) on the demonstration sites that form part of a Living Lab.

Faculty of Science & Engineering

Department of Biological Sciences

Contract Type: Specific Purpose

Salary Scale: €46,305 - €52,863 p.a. pro rata (maximum starting salary €48.896 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 Achim Schmalenberger

Department of Biological Sciences

University of Limerick

Email:  achim.schmalenberger@ul.ie

Applications are invited for the following position:

Title of Post: Assistant Professor in Computer Science (Programming Languages)

JOB SYNOPSIS

If you are seeking an academic career in a dynamic and innovative Computer Science department that delivers excellent research, teaching, and societal impact, then the new permanent Assistant Professor position in Computer Science (Programming Languages) at the University of Limerick should be of interest to you. The Department of Computer Science and Information Systems (CSIS) is home to world-class research and teaching in software engineering, programming languages, artificial intelligence, human–computer interaction. The Department is home to the Immersive Software Engineering (ISE) programme, a pioneering initiative that combines research-led teaching with extensive industry engagement. Our faculty contribute to national and international research centres such as Lero – the Science Foundation Ireland Research Centre for Software, and to UL’s wider digital innovation ecosystem. We seek candidates with expertise in programming languages and related areas, such as compiler design, programming paradigms, language theory, and software development methodologies. The successful candidate will teach across our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, supervise student research, contribute to the ISE programme, and develop an internationally recognised research profile.

Faculty of Science & Engineering

Office of the Dean Science & Engineering

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary Scale: €48,435 - €65,896 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:

Dr Patrick Healy

Head

Department of Computer Science & Information Systems

University of Limerick

Email: patrick.healy@ul.ie

Applications are invited for a permanent post of a Lecturer/Assistant Professor in Irish Folklore and Ethnology within UCD School of Irish, Celtic Studies and Folklore Job reference number: 019104

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

The successful candidate will have an established reputation for excellence in research and teaching in the field of folkloristics and ethnology with specialisations in traditional narrative, popular belief, ritual and custom with a focus on contextualising these traditions in both Ireland and globally. They will contribute to the School's undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and will be expected to provide academic leadership in the development of innovative teaching and research in this area in a national and international context, including ethnographic and archival practice and methodologies in the immediate field of folkloristics.95 Lecturer/Asst Professor Above The Bar (7943) Salary Scale: €64,753 - €102,539 Per AnnumAppointment will be made on scale and in accordance with the Department of Finance guidelines Closing date: 12:00 noon (local Irish time) on 17/11/2025Applications 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 Tugtar cuireadh d'iarratais ar post buan Léachtóir/Ollamh Cúnta i mBéaloideas agus Eitneolaíocht na hÉireann laistigh de Scoil na Gaeilge, an Léinn Cheiltigh agus an Bhéaloidis UCDBeidh dea-cháil ar an iarrthóir rathúil as sármhaitheas i dtaighde agus i múineadh i réimse na béaloideaseolaíochta agus na heitneolaíochta le speisialtóireacht i scéalaíocht thraidisiúnta, i gcreideamh coitianta, i ndeasghnátha agus i nósanna, le fócas ar na traidisiúin seo a chur i gcomhthéacs in Éirinn agus ar fud an domhain araon.95 Scála Tuarastail Léachtóir/Ollamh Cúnta (7943): €64,753- €102,539 in aghaidh na bliana.Déanfar an ceapachán ar scála agus de réir threoirlínte na Roinne AirgeadaisDáta dúnta: 12:00 uair (am áitiúil na hÉireann) ar 17.11.2025Ní 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.Nóta: Is iad na huaireanta oibre do lucht acadúil na huaireanta oibre atá leagtha síos faoi Chomhaontuithe Seirbhíse Poiblí. Le haghaidh tuilleadh eolais féach an nasc seo: https://www.ucd.ie/hr/t4media/Academic Contract.pdf

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/

Applications are invited for the following position:

Title of Post: Clinical Tutor in Clinical Skills (0.2 FTE)

JOB SYNOPSIS

Working as part of the BMBS Medical Education team, the Clinical Tutor in Clinical Skills will support the Associate Professors in Clinical skills in delivering the Medical Schools Clinical and Communication Skills curriculum. The successful candidate must demonstrate excellence in teaching at university (or equivalent) level. They must demonstrate an understanding of and ability to engage in small group teaching activities such as Clinical or communication skills and demonstrate an ability to integrate with other disciplines. The person appointed will also be expected to contribute to the Medical Schools research programme.

Faculty of Education & Health Sciences

School of Medicine

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary Scale: €68,459 - €80,615 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:

Dr Lisa Moran

Clinical Skills Unit

School of Medicine

University of Limerick

Email: Lisa.Moran@ul.ie 

Applications are invited for the following position:

Title of Post: Governance and Quality Systems Officer

JOB SYNOPSIS

The Corporate Secretary's Office (CSO) is a central function responsible for Governance, Risk Management, Legal Services, Compliance (including FOI and Data Protection), and oversight of the University’s Visual Arts collections. The Governance and Quality Systems Officer will have a key role in implementing existing governance processes as well as putting new ones in place to enable the University to comply proactively with all governance requirements to which it is subject. There is also a significant strategic advisory element to the role, whereby academic and professional support units across the University consult the Office in relation to their legal, regulatory, governance and policy obligations. The Governance and Quality Systems Officer will be a strong writer and communicator, capable of consistently producing high-quality documentation working with confidence, demonstrating initiative, precision, and a strong sense of responsibility in delivering clear and well-structured content. They will be a thoughtful contributor with a strong work ethic and a commitment to continuous quality improvement. The postholder will also contribute to the management and coordination of staff within the Governance Team, supporting a culture of professionalism, accountability, and service excellence.

Office of the Corporate Secretary

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary Scale: €69,190 - €111,133 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 John Kelly

Corporate Secretary

University of Limerick

Email: john.j.kelly@ul.ie

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for a full-time, fixed term position as Postdoctoral Researcher within Physiology, School of Pharmacy & Medical Sciences at the University of Galway, Ireland and associated with the Centre for Research in Medical Devices (CÚRAM). The project, which runs for three years runs in collaboration with colleagues in the School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences, Industry partner J&J Medtech and clinical collaborators across Europe and Asia. 

This position is funded through Research Ireland (CÚRAM) and is available immediately for 2.5 years. 

The University of Galway is a vibrant University on the West coast of Ireland and is home to CÚRAM, which is a partnership of scientists, engineers and clinicians, who all share a common vision of developing the next generation of medical devices in order to provide solutions for current clinical needs. The University provides a research-friendly social and cultural environment. Galway is also one of the key cities in Europe with a significant presence of the medical device industry sector. For more information on CÚRAM please refer to http://www.curamdevices.ie/    

Salary: Postdoctoral Researcher salary scale €46,305 - €59,063 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). 

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

Interviews are planned to be held in the week beginning 24th November 2025. 

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for a part-time (0.8 FTE), specific purpose position as Open Repositories Ireland Onboarding Coordinator with the Library at University of Galway Library, Ireland. 

This position is funded by Ireland’s National Open Research Forum (NORF) under the 2025 Open Research Fund and is available from 2 Jan 2026 to 31 July 2026. 

Open Repositories Ireland (ORI) is a network dedicated to advancing open research practices and repository services across Ireland. ORI promotes, supports, and develops open repositories and repository staff through networking, training, and advocacy. By joining ORI, institutions and the repository community will contribute to shaping the future of open research in Ireland and achieving the goal of 100% open access. ORI is an outcome of a two-year project funded by the National Open Research Forum's 2022 Open Research Fund. Led by the University of Galway, the project brings together a consortium of institutional and organisational partners to enhance Ireland’s open repository landscape. See https://www.universityofgalway.ie/openrepositories/ori/. 

Salary: Research Assistant salary scale €33,291 - €43,372 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 20 November 2025. It will not be possible to consider applications received after the closing date. 

Interviews are planned to be held on 28 November 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 Research Assistant with the School of Computer Science, J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics, and Data Science Institute (DSI) at the University of Galway. The work will be conducted under the direction of Dr Ihsan Ullah and Dr Umair Ul Hassan. The position is available immediately to 30th November 2026.

The School of Computer Science is ambitious and growing, and we invite the new appointees to contribute to this together with us. The vision of the School of Computer Science is to build a strong and sustainable learning environment with world-recognised research that informs high-quality undergraduate and postgraduate teaching that is inclusive and relevant to the needs of our stakeholders and society in general.

J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics is a school for the Public Good. Energised by our regional edge on the west coast of Ireland, we are a globally engaged School of Business and Economics for the public good that makes a transformative impact for students, society and business. The School’s research strategy is focused on generating high-quality research output and impact that seeks to identify solutions to and inform decisions about the grand challenges facing business and society leaders, public policy makers, and citizens in our region, nationally and internationally.

DSI incorporates the University of Galway node of the nationwide Insight Research Ireland Centre for Data Analytics. DSI hosts more than 100 staff and has established itself as a top player worldwide in the areas of Data Analytics, AI, Semantic Web, and Linked Data. The institute performs fundamental and applied research in a range of research areas to enable this, including data streams and sensor networks, knowledge discovery, computer vision, natural language processing, social semantics and social network analysis, among others. Research outcomes are applied in use cases across a range of domains, including sustainability, eGovernment, financial services, manufacturing, eHealth and Life Sciences.

Salary: The post will be on the Research Assistant salary scale €33,291 - €43,372 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 14th November 2025. It will not be possible to consider applications received after the closing date.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for a full-time, fixed-term position as a Research Assistant with the School of Computer Science, J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics, and Data Science Institute (DSI) at the University of Galway. The work will be conducted under the direction of Dr Ihsan Ullah and Dr Umair Ul Hassan. The position is available immediately to 30th November 2026.

The School of Computer Science is ambitious and growing, and we invite the new appointees to contribute to this together with us. The vision of the School of Computer Science is to build a strong and sustainable learning environment with world-recognised research that informs high-quality undergraduate and postgraduate teaching that is inclusive and relevant to the needs of our stakeholders and society in general.

J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics is a school for the Public Good. Energised by our regional edge on the west coast of Ireland, we are a globally engaged School of Business and Economics for the public good that makes a transformative impact for students, society and business. The School’s research strategy is focused on generating high-quality research output and impact that seeks to identify solutions to and inform decisions about the grand challenges facing business and society leaders, public policy makers, and citizens in our region, nationally and internationally.

DSI incorporates the University of Galway node of the nationwide Insight Research Ireland Centre for Data Analytics. DSI hosts more than 100 staff and has established itself as a top player worldwide in the areas of Data Analytics, AI, Semantic Web, and Linked Data. The institute performs fundamental and applied research in a range of research areas to enable this, including data streams and sensor networks, knowledge discovery, computer vision, natural language processing, social semantics and social network analysis, among others. Research outcomes are applied in use cases across a range of domains, including sustainability, eGovernment, financial services, manufacturing, eHealth and Life Sciences.

Salary: The post will be on the Research Assistant salary scale €33,291 - €43,372 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 14th November 2025. It will not be possible to consider applications received after the closing date.