Our Maynooth Access Programme (MAP) Student Advisors are a key part of how we support the access, retention, and success of students from groups identified in the National Access Plan 2022 -2028 (NAP) as having low participation in higher education. These groups include students from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds, mature students, further education award holders, lone parents, refugees and protection applicants, care-experienced students, students with disabilities, and members of the Traveller and Roma communities.

MAP Student Advisors provide tailored, student-centred guidance and support through both one-to-one and group settings. They assist students identified in the NAP as having low participation in higher education in navigating university life and conduct individual needs assessments to identify additional supports as needed, to help students thrive.  The MAP Student Advisor role involves assessing, coordinating, and ensuring integrated delivery of a broad range of internal and external academic, personal and financial supports, for students from NAP priority groups. MAP Student Advisors work collaboratively with colleagues across the University and with external stakeholders. 

School/Department: Library 

Job Category and Level: Executive Officer

Hours of Post: 35 hours per week

Salary: This appointment will be made on the Executive Officer Merged Salary Scale (€33,191 - €51,203 per annum) at a point in line with current Government pay policy. monthly/weekly payscales. (tcd.ie)

The Purpose of the Role 

The appointed individual will join the team in the administrative office providing support across all administrative functions for the department including recruitment, personnel management, procurement, financial management, facilities, and reception/telephone duties.

Context 

The successful candidate will work as part of a small team in a busy and dynamic environment to provide administrative support for the department. The post-holder will have a variety of duties within the office, including being the first point of contact for students, staff, and visitors. It is essential that the post-holder delivers an efficient and professional service while also creating a welcoming atmosphere. This is an onsite post and not suitable for blended working. This is a varied and challenging role in a fast-paced environment, demanding much initiative, attention to detail, discretion, and the ability to manage many priorities. The appointed candidate will have excellent communication and organisational skills, be flexible and self-motivated, and have the capacity to develop this exciting role as required. The person appointed will report to the Office Administrator. Confidentiality and discretion are paramount in this role.

Person Requirements 

The role-holder will require the following knowledge, skills and attributes for successful performance in the role. 

Qualifications 

1. A third-level qualification or equivalent work experience (essential). 

2. A recognised IT orsystems qualification or experience (desirable). 

3. A recognised secretarial or office administration qualification or experience (desirable).

School/Department: School of Computer Science & Statistics 

Job Category and Level: Professional, Administrative & Support; Administrative 3

Hours of Post: 35 hours per week

Salary: This appointment will be made on the Administrative 3 Salary Scale (€46,410- €58,086 per annum) at a point in line with current Government pay policy. monthly/weekly payscales. (tcd.ie)

The Purpose of the Role 

The postholder will coordinate the design, delivery, and evaluation of education and outreach activities for primary and post-primary school students as part of the SCSS Schools Outreach team. They will also contribute to the team in areas including student recruitment, communications with teachers, and liaising with and reporting to funders.

Context 

The SCSS Schools Outreach team (run in conjunction with the Trinity Access Programmes) provides a range of supports and activities for the students and staff in 40 primary and secondary schools. This includes the CodePlus and Bridge to College programmes, CodePlus talks, and other outreach activities. Activities are targeted at schools which either have DEIS status or are located in areas with low rates of progression to further education. 

The CodePlus programme aims to promote Computer Science to teenage girls via active, projectbased coding workshops and a series of career talks delivered by female tech professionals. Each year, over 200 students take part in coding workshops as part of CodePlus. The Bridge to College programme aims to introduce young students to working and learning in a university environment, raising the students’ aspirations regarding third level education, and helping the students develop the skills and confidence to succeed in this setting. Each year, approximately 370 students take part in Bridge to College. 

This is a specific purpose contract. The specific purpose is to coordinate and deliver outreach programmes for Secondary School students, in particular the CodePlus and Bridge to College programmes. This employment is not offered on an indefinite basis as the project is finite. Termination of this contract will occur on completion of the work in which you are engaged in, or in the event of the funding stream being terminated or withdrawn by the funding agency.

Person Requirements 

The successful candidate will ideally have: 

Qualifications 

A level 8 qualification in education, STEM or a related area.

Applications are invited for an appointment as Building Services Engineer, Full time Permanent, in Buildings & Estates (B&E) at University of Galway.   

Information on the University's Strategic Plan is available at:  Strategy | Straitéis 2020-2025 - University of Galway

Salary: €61,632-€83,555 (applicable to new entrants effective from January, 2011) and in accordance with the terms and conditions of the QA321 University’s Remuneration & Payroll Policy.

This appointment will be made on the Grade G5 pay scale in line with current Government pay policy.

Closing date for receipt of applications is 17:00 (Irish Time) on Friday, 15th of 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

For more information and Application Form please see Jobs - University of Galway. Applications should be submitted online. Please see further information on how to apply here: E-Recruit - University of Galway and Guidelines for On-line Applications (universityofgalway.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.

University of Galway is an equal opportunities employer.

Permanent Whole Time Post

Applications are invited for three permanent Lecturer in Pharmaceutics posts in the School of Pharmacy UCC.  The successful appointees will initially be supporting the delivery of the industry-focused post graduate programmes in the School, such as the MSc Industrial Pharmaceutical Sciences, Operations & Management and MSc in Pharmaceutical Regulatory Sciences.  The successful appointee will also be expected to contribute to other postgraduate and undergraduate programmes as directed by the Head of School.

In accordance with the University’s strategic objective as a research-led institution, the duties of all academic staff will include research, research-led teaching and contributions to the University, the discipline and the community. The appointee will have demonstrated potential to work within a team and will be tasked with the delivery and advancement of this industry-focused post graduate programme. The appointee will be responsible for teaching the core principles of Industrial Pharmaceutical Science, including areas such as Industrial Pharmaceutical Development, Bio/Pharmaceutical Technology, Bio/Pharmaceutical Processing, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Sciences and Regulatory Science. This role involves lecturing students enrolled in the MSc Industrial Pharmaceutical Sciences, Operations & Management and MSc in Pharmaceutical Regulatory Sciences, as well as to to other postgraduate and undergraduate programmes at UCC. The appointee will be expected to teach and examine, undertake administrative duties appropriate to the post and will report to the Head of School of Pharmacy. The appointee will hold an academic qualification to PhD/Doctorate level in Pharmaceutics, Industrial Pharmaceutical Sciences or another relevant discipline. 

The School of Pharmacy UCC has established a reputation for world-class impactful research and is ranked 101st globally, by the QS World Rankings in the subject of Pharmacy and Pharmacology.  With staff that are ranked among the leading researchers globally in Pharmacy related research, together with state-of-the-art research facilities, UCC provides an excellent environment for ambitious academics to engage in collaborative, interdisciplinary and high-impact research. This Lectureship post is also aligned to the ‘UCC Futures’ and specifically ‘Future Medicines’ – a research cluster that brings together a team of basic, applied and clinical researchers, working across disciplines to translate next generation medical solutions to diagnosis and treatment of disease. Applications are particularly welcome from candidates with impactful, internationally recognised research expertise in drug formulation/drug delivery/nanomedicines in disease areas of high unmet clinical need.

UCC 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. The School is a proud to be an Athena Swan Bronze awardee, first warded in 2018 and renewed in 2022.  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.

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 Head of the Head of School, Professor Brendan Griffin Brendan.Griffin@ucc.ie.

Appointment may be made on the Lecturer Salary Scale:

Below the Bar: €41,685 - €71,735 (Scale B)/ €43,732 - €68,260 (Scale A)

Above the Bar: €78,401 - €101,534 (Scale B) / €74,592 - €96,455 (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.

Permanent Whole Time Post

UCC Library is looking for an exceptional leader to join our team as Head of Special Collections & Archives to provide strategic leadership in the development, preservation, discovery, and promotion of UCC Library’s distinctive collections. Collections include rare books, manuscripts, archives, photographic collections and other unique or historical materials. This role is pivotal in supporting the University’s teaching, learning, and research priorities through stewardship of these resources and by fostering their integration into teaching, learning and research activities.

The Head of Special Collections & Archives will lead a team of specialist staff and will contribute to strategic planning, service innovation, and major projects for the area. With a focus on enhanced access, engagement, and long-term preservation, the role will collaborate across the Library and wider University to ensure that Special Collections & Archives remain visible, relevant, and accessible to diverse audiences, now and in the future.

How will you contribute to our Team?

You will:

• Lead on the preservation and stewardship of the Library’s rare, unique and distinct collections, including strategic collection development and policymaking.
• Lead on a digital transformation agenda within Special Collections and Archives to ensure a modernised, responsive, dynamic service to meet user needs and enhanced accessibility of collections.
• Lead on the prioritization of collections for digitization to facilitate online public access to Special Collections and Archival materials in collaboration with colleagues in the Library’s Digital Systems team.
• Lead a comprehensive and innovative outreach programme the promotes engagement with the collections including organising exhibitions and events.
• Identify and develop opportunities to integrate Special Collections and Archives with the research priorities of the University.
• Lead on the integration of Special Collections and Archives into the teaching and learning activities within the University.

About UCC Library

The University’s Library is at the heart of the University and plays a pivotal role in supporting the learning and research activities of University College Cork community. UCC Library comprises a distinct unit that resides under the Vice-President for Teaching & Learning. Library staff work in partnership with the University community to provide access to high quality information resources and research collections, tailored programs of student and researcher support, and a first-class learning environment.

The Library has entered an exciting period of transformation with the development of a new library vision and plan that will support the UCC Strategic Plan 2023-2028 ‘Securing our Future’ and the broader University aspirations under the direction of a new University Librarian.  

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 Liz Jolly, University Librarian at ljolly@ucc.ie.

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: €83,586 - €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.

Fixed Term Whole Time Post (duration 12 months)

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced governance professional to join an agile governance team in the Office of Corporate and Legal Affairs, University College Cork.

Reporting to the Director of Governance, the Compliance Officer will play a key in enabling the University and the University’s Subsidiaries to be compliant with its statutory and regulatory requirements set out in the:

• Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies
• Charities Act
• Code of Governance for Subsidiaries of Irish Universities
• Companies Act

The successful candidate will be part of a high-performing group of professionals and will actively contribute to the Office of Corporate and Legal Affairs’ continuous efforts in implementing process improvements to ensure excellence in service delivery.

The work in this role will be diverse and challenging and will provide the successful candidate with interesting experience across a broad range of matters as well as the opportunity to develop their skills, and knowledge.

The Office of Corporate and Legal Affairs operates a hybrid working model in accordance with the University’s Remote Working Policy.

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 Áine Aherne, Deputy Corporate Secretary, email: governance@ucc.ie

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 II Salary Scale: €71,331 - €90,355 (Scale B) / €67,873 - €85,839 (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.

Permanent Whole Time Post

The University wishes to appoint a suitable candidate to the post of Community Support Officer (CSO) within the Student Life team and the Student Experience Office. The CSO plays a leading role in connecting University College Cork with its surrounding communities. The CSO fosters community engagement, builds meaningful partnerships and helps create a vibrant, respectful, and inclusive neighbourhood culture. 

Reporting to the Accommodation & Community Life (ACL) Office, the successful candidate will support community life while working closely with local residents, students, organisations, and civic partners. The role blends strategy and relationship-building with hands-on event coordination and community engagement. The role of the CSO incorporates social change, collaboration between both local communities and student engagement, particularly through initiatives aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). 

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 Kate Moriarty, Accommodation & Community Life Officer, email: KMoriarty@ucc.ie 

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 V Salary Scale: €50,799 - €62,303 (Scale B) / €48,584 - €59,300 (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.

We are seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to work on the project Thermally-regulated Renewable and Automated DNA Computing Devices (TRAD), funded by Research Ireland. The position is under the direct supervision of Dr. Abeer Eshra and co-supervised by Prof. Damien Woods. It will be based at the Hamilton Institute with a possible co-appointment in the Department of Computer Science. The project combines theoretical and experimental approaches to develop renewable DNA computing devices that perform multiple computations in a single tube. The primary purpose is to regenerate automatically through temperature cycling and use DNA as a low-energy, sustainable medium for molecular computation and data storage.

The successful candidate will lead the design and modelling of thermally regulated DNA motifs and contribute to the development of an automated and renewable DNA computing prototype. The role encompasses both wet-lab and in silico work, including sequence design, data analysis, experimental planning, and writing publications. The postdoc will work closely with the PI and a PhD student.

An ideal candidate must hold, or be on the verge of holding, a PhD in a relevant field, such as DNA nanotechnology, computer science, bioengineering, synthetic biology, molecular self-assembly, physics, biology, or chemistry. You should demonstrate strong experimental skills or a background in modelling and analysis of molecular computation. Prior experience with DNA strand design or molecular computing is desirable.

You should be able to plan and execute your own research, engage in scientific discussions, and work as part of a collaborative team. You will publish high-quality research, mentor students, and contribute to future grant applications. We are seeking an individual who takes initiative, explores new ideas, and is eager to push the boundaries of renewable molecular computing.

Post-Doctoral Researcher Salary Scale:                                           € 45,847 per annum (with increment)

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

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for a full-time, fixed term position as a post-doctoral researcher with the School of Law at the University of Galway, Ireland.  

This position is funded by European Union (Grant agreement ID: 101177204) and is available from 1 October 2025 to contract end date of 30 April 2028. 

The successful candidate will be employed to undertake research and management duties for the Horizon Europe-funded 3-year project EMMELO: European Men, Masculinity and Extremist Leadership Online (1 May 2025 to 30 April 2028). Based at the School of Law, University of Galway, the Postdoctoral Researcher will work in a cross-European, interdisciplinary environment alongside senior academics, postdoctoral researchers, research assistants and project partners from civil society and the think tank sector. EMMELO examines the role of masculinity in extremist movements online across Europe and the threats it poses to democracy, fundamental rights and EU values. It focuses on six countries: Ireland, Sweden, France, Hungary, Germany and Slovakia. EMMELO’s consortium is composed of leading universities based in each of the six countries, along with the Institute for Strategic Dialogue, a think tank working to combat online extremism, and European Alternatives, a civil society organization working across Europe to promote democracy and equality. EMMELO will develop the Gender and Online Extremism (GOE) Digital Observatory, which will provide new, rich, accessible, cross-European understanding of the gender-based communication styles, narratives, and methods used by extremists and their leadership online. To disseminate the project’s findings, EMMELO will devise the T.A.L.K. Toolkit, a comprehensive, innovative, free-to-use digital resource designed to build the capacities of those working in the areas of anti-extremism and pro-democracy to identify and counter these harmful gender narratives and their effects. 

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) 

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

Interviews are planned to be held on 21 and 22 August 2025 online. 

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