Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for a full-time, fixed term position as a Research Associate/Postdoctoral Researcher with Biomechanics Research Centre ( BioMec), Institute for Health Discovery and Innovation  and  School of Engineering at the University of Galway, Ireland.

This position is funded by the European Research Council (ERC) and is available from 1st July 2026 to contract end date of 30th December 2027.

Concept-AM is a European Research Council Proof-of-Concept project at the University of Galway that will develop a new paradigm in Design Optimisation for Additive Manufacturing (DOfAM). The project builds on the original LatticeWorks toolbox to create a high-performance, scalable software platform capable of producing lightweight, high-strength, and sustainable components tailored to the unique capabilities of additive manufacturing. By generating complex, functionally graded, and biomimetic lattice structures inspired by nature, Concept-AM will enable significant reductions in material use, weight, and energy consumption while improving structural performance and durability. The key technical pillars include advanced optimization algorithms that automate material distribution for optimised performance, integrated simulation coupling lattice generation with open-source solvers that allow for structural validation, and design-to-manufacture for incorporating AM constraints. Concept-AM project follows a commercialization strategy landscape and aims to integrate the easy-to-use technology with the industrial applications and licensing the core technology.

This position will be responsible for integrating the numerical optimisation into additive manufacturing, through an easy-to-use platform. The candidate will be at the forefront of developing bio-inspired topology optimization algorithms and integrating them with open-source Finite Element Analysis (FEA) solvers to create a tool that is accessible to both academic researchers and industrial partners. This research will be conducted using the equipment, technical expertise, office and research space within the Biomechanics Research Centre (BioMec), Institute for Health, Discovery and Innovation (IHDI) and School of Engineering at the University of Galway. The Alice Perry Engineering building houses state-of-the-art Biomedical Engineering facilities including additive manufacturing laboratories, micro-CT scanning, microscopy, research space and state-of-the-art computer software.

**Salary: **Research Assistant / Postdoctoral Researcher salary scale €46,805 - €59,654 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 27th May 2026.  It will not be possible to consider applications received after the closing date. 

Interviews are planned to be held on 12th June 2026 

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

Post Status: Fixed Contract Fulltime 

Research Group / Department / School: School of Medicine, Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin 

Location: Tallaght University Hospital, St. James’ Hospital Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin College Green, Dublin 2, Ireland

Reports to: Professor Jens Mogensen 

Terms & Conditions: A tax-free maintenance stipend will be provided per annum, plus full tuition fee coverage for 4 years 

Hours of Work: N/A 

Closing Date: 12 Noon (GMT), 15th of June 2026

Post Summary 

This PhD position forms part of an interdisciplinary research programme, Trinity Research Doctorate Award (TRDA), at Trinity College Dublin, (TCD), investigating hereditary cardiac conditions associated with sudden cardiac death (SCD). The project focuses on ion-channel diseases including Long QT Syndrome, Brugada Syndrome, and Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia. These conditions have a significant impact on affected individuals as well as their relatives at risk of disease development as it may often be difficult to predict individual risk of SCD and adverse disease complications. 

The successful candidate will join an interdisciplinary research environment with Primary Investigators (PI) representing clinical cardiology, biomedical engineering, social sciences, and psychology. The PI’s are key experts in their fields of research and based at TCD, St. James’s University Hospital, Children’s Health Ireland, Crumlin and the clinic for hereditary cardiac conditions (Cardiac Risk in The Young, CRY) at Tallaght University Hospital. 

This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to highly clinically relevant and patient-centred research with the aim of improving risk stratification, clinical management and counselling of individuals at risk of SCD. The research project takes advantage of a large collection of affected families which have already been clinically and genetically characterised.

Person Specification 

The successful candidate would have experience in cardiology with an interest in: 

• Hereditary arrhythmogenic cardiac conditions 

• Clinical and genetic investigations of affected families 

• Participation in the development of novel algorithms for interpretation of ECG’s in relation to ion-channel diseases 

• Interdisciplinary and collaborative research 

Qualifications 

Essential 

• Qualified as a Medical Doctor 

• Registration with the Irish Medical Council or equivalent regulatory body 

• Holds an Irish work permit 

• Applicants must meet Trinity College Dublin’s PhD entry requirements: https://www.tcd.ie/study/apply/admissionrequirements/postgraduate/

Applications are invited for the following position:

Title of Post: Senior Library Assistant - Collections, Cataloguing & Metadata

JOB SYNOPSIS

The Senior Library Assistant, Collections, Cataloguing & Metadata works in the Cataloguing & Metadata team to deliver accurate, standards-based metadata that maximises discovery, access and use of UL Library collections for teaching, learning and research. The post combines specialised technical work with supervision of a Library Assistant and ownership of defined workflows and projects in a strongly customer-focused, team-based environment. The role will also support the integration of digital workflows, automation and AI tools to enhance cataloguing and metadata processes and service delivery.

Office of the Provost & Deputy President

Library & Information Services Division

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary Scale: €41,240 - €55,831 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:

Ms Justine Bennett

Assistant Librarian, Cataloguing & Metadata

University of Limerick

Email: justine.bennett@ul.ie

Applications are invited for a temporary post of a UCD Post-doctoral Research Fellow Level 1 or 2 within UCD School of Civil Engineering. 

This project aims to advance the testing, modelling, and design of rock anchor systems for offshore renewable energy infrastructure, with a focus on shallow and fractured bedrock conditions relevant to Irish offshore sites. The role will contribute to an integrated programme of laboratory testing, numerical modelling, data analysis, and design-oriented interpretation of single and group rock anchor behaviour under static and cyclic loading. 

PD1 Salary: €46,805 - €53,391 Per Annum 

PD2 Salary: €54,850 - €59,654 Per Annum 

Appointment on the above range will be dependent upon qualifications and experience. 

Closing date: 12:00 noon (local Irish time) on 29 May 2026. 

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 CVs 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. 

The PD2 post is intended for researchers who have completed PD1. As with the PD1, if you have already completed your PD2 stage in UCD or will soon complete a PD2, or your total Postdoctoral experience, inclusive of the duration of the advertised post, would exceed 6 years, you should not apply and should refer to Research Fellow 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/

The School of Microbiology at University College Cork invites applications for the post of Research Assistant. The School of Microbiology is a research-led school of excellence, delivering a range of high quality undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses. The proud holder of an Athena SWAN Bronze award, the School is committed to advancing gender equality and to creating an inclusive and diverse learning and work environment. 

The game-changing development of LargeLanguage Models (LLMs) necessitates an urgent redesign of current continuous assessments in postgraduate bioinformatics teaching. To address these challenges, we here propose to develop both LLM-resilient and LLM-integrated coding-based assessments, which will promote academic integrity conceptual understanding and AI adaptation aligned with real-world bioinformatics workflows. The aim of this 3-month half-time [0.5 FTE] RA position is to complete a SATLE-funded project to enhance the integrity and authentic learning in postgraduate continuous assessment of bioinformatics.

Project title: LLM-Aware Redesign of Assessment (LARA+): Enhancing Integrity & Authentic Learning in postgraduate continuous assessment of bioinformatics

Duration: (3) months, part-time post

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 to recruit a postdoctoral researcher to work on an SEAI-funded research project on the photoelectrochemical generation of green hydrogen, combining solar cell materials with electrochemistry. The successful candidate will join the Electro-Materials, Environmental and Renewable Energy research group in the Department of Chemistry and will work on the synthesis and design of perovskite-based materials, assessing their potential for the photoelectrochemical reduction of water into hydrogen. This project is a collaboration with Chemical Engineering at University College Dublin (UCD), and the successful candidate will work closely with the research team at UCD. 

Salary:

Post-Doctoral Researcher (level 1) - €46,805 p.a. (1 point with increments)

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

The Careers and Employability Service (CES) within the Student Skills and Success division of the Office of Students and Learning is currently seeking a self-motivated, flexible and dedicated Careers Advisor to join the team to deliver a range of career, employability and professional services to students at all stages in their university experience, enabling effective career planning and progression. They will report to the Head of Careers and Employability. This includes one-to-one careers guidance, careers education in collaboration with academic staff, workshops, and employer engagement.

The role supports the Careers and Employability Service and the Maynooth University’s strategic plan (2023-2028) and its core mission, “To imagine and create better futures for all,” enabling our graduates to become “highly employable nextgeneration creators and decision-makers.”

This role encompasses a diverse range of responsibilities with a strong external focus and requires strong communication, collaborative and project management skills. It represents an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated individual who is committed to supporting students in their career development and contributing to university-wide careers and employability initiatives.

Salary Scale:

Administrative Officer I (2026):                       €59,812 – €85,339p.a. (9 points)

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

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 to recruit a postdoctoral researcher to work on an SEAI-funded research project on the photoelectrochemical generation of green hydrogen, combining solar cell materials with electrochemistry. The successful candidate will join the Electro-Materials, Environmental and Renewable Energy research group in the Department of Chemistry, directed by Professor Carmel Breslin. The research will involve computational studies on the design of perovskite-based materials for the photoelectrochemical production of green hydrogen.  The computational studies will be carried out in collaboration with Dr Sousa Javannikkhah and will involve a combination of density functional theory (DFT) and molecular dynamics (MD) to screen perovskites and other materials for the photoelectrochemical splitting of water.

Salary:

Post-Doctoral Researcher (level 1) - €46,805 p.a. (1 point)

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

Fixed Term Whole Time Posts (duration 2 years)

UCC wishes to appoint two professionally qualified planners to the role of Lecturer in Planning, reporting to the Head of Department, to complement and expand the Department’s existing research and teaching interests in this area. The successful candidate(s) for this lectureship will teach in our flagship programme, the Masters of Planning and Sustainable Development (MPlan), as well as mentor and supervise postgraduate students. The successful candidate(s) will also perform core administrative duties within the Department. 

Applications are invited from candidates with a track record in professional planning practice and / or a background in scholarly, research-based work in the planning discipline will be welcome to apply. In addition, candidates with experience in inclusive approaches to teaching, learning and assessment in Planning are encouraged. A relevant masters and / or doctorate degree is required along with corporate membership of the Irish Planning Institute (MIPI) or chartered membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (MRTPI), or an equivalent level of membership of an internationally recognised professional planning institute. 

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.

Informal enquiries can be made in confidence to Dr. Dan McCarthy, Email: danmccarthy@ucc.ie . Further information on the M. Plan is available at https://www.ucc.ie/en/cke69/ 

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 .

Appointments may be made on the Lecturer Salary Scale: 

1x Above the Bar: €79,976 - €103,575 (Scale B) / €79,091 - €98,394 (Scale A). 

1x Below the Bar: €42,602 - €73,177 (Scale B) / €44,669 - €69,631 (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 interviews will be conducted either online via Microsoft Teams or in person in the first instance. Candidates may also be required to attend interviews in person if an interview takes place online. Candidates will be notified as appropriate.

Permanent Whole Time Post

UCC wishes to appoint an outstanding academic to the role of Professor/ Chair in Applied Psychology.  Reporting to the Head of School the successful applicant will provide leadership in advancing research and innovation, research led teaching and discipline developments related to at least one of the core Futures interdisciplinary research clusters of the University (https://www.ucc.ie/en/futures/) and research themes of the School (https://www.ucc.ie/en/apsych/). They will have an outstanding academic track record consistent with this ambition. 

Whilst we welcome applications from high quality candidates whose work is anchored in any of the above strategic areas, we particularly invite applications from those whose research and teaching relate to at least one of the following areas of applied psychology: health / psychological health and well-being, mental health, children or life-span Psychology.

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.

Informal enquiries can be made in confidence to Professor Chris McCusker, Head of School of Applied Psychology, email: Christopher.mccusker@ucc.ie

For further information on the School of Applied Psychology please see https://www.ucc.ie/en/apsych/. 

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 Professor Salary Scale: €145,741 - €184,250 (Scale B) / €138,454 - €177,928 (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 interviews will be conducted either online via Microsoft Teams or in person in the first instance. Candidates may also be required to attend interviews in person if an interview takes place online. Candidates will be notified as appropriate.