Applications are invited for a temporary post of a Research Assistant within UCD School of Politics and International Relations. University College Dublin is currently recruiting a researcher to implement natural language processing (NLP) tools on interview data.The research assistant will support the development of tools to identify and analyse so-called cognitive maps (Axelrod 1976) from interview data. Dornschneider and Henderson (2016, 2023) and Dornschneider (2019) have developed tools for the computational analysis of cognitive maps. What is needed is a set of tools to infer cognitive maps from natural language. This Irish Research Council funded project investigates the role of women in Muslim resistance movements. The cognitive mapping analysis has several main objectives: 1- to show typical behavioral decisions (e.g. to join a resistance a movement) described by the interviewees; 2- to identify common reasoning processes related to these decisions; and 3- to trace the role of religious beliefs in these reasoning processes. Fixed Salary: €32,962 Per AnnumClosing date: 12:00 noon (local Irish time) on the 22nd of May 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/

Applications are invited for a temporary post of a Research Scientist within UCD School of Information and Communication Studies. The research scientist for this post will create and develop a case study focusing on open research infrastructure in Latin America (e.g. SciELO). Of particular interest are the theoretical and methodological insights pertaining to openness, boundaries, censorship and regulations in response to the questions: How knowledge becomes valuable, marginalised, neglected, blocked, or kept secret? Does open research infrastructure lead to epistemic diversity or epistemic injustice? The research scientist will be one of a team of researchers, including one other postdoctoral research scientist and a PhD candidate, all working under the guidance and supervision of the PI. The team will meet regularly, and team members are expected to work on campus when they are not collecting data on site. In addition to the mandatory CV/Resume listed on the online application system, candidates must include in their cover letter a 300-500 word description of their interest in open research infrastructure in Latin America. Particular to this position: Willingness to travel and conduct independent field work and/or archival research and disseminate research findings at seminars, workshops, and conferences in Ireland and internationally. Fixed Salary: €54,965 Per Annum Closing date: 12:00 noon (local Irish time) on the 23rd of May 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 CVS 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/

Applications are invited for the post of Established Professor of Accountancy at J.E. Cairnes School of Business and Economics, University of Galway, Ireland.  

Candidates should have a PhD in accounting or accounting-related area and a publication record and research supervision experience commensurate with the grade of appointment and preferably in areas of strength of the Accountancy & Finance group. In addition, they should have significant teaching experience in accounting modules, such as financial reporting, management accounting and auditing, at undergraduate and post graduate levels. Preference will be given to applicants with an ability to teach across more than one accounting area (e.g. auditing, financial accounting, management accounting). Candidates should have strong demonstrable leadership ability and an interest in leading and mentoring staff in the discipline.  Applicants must have strong interpersonal and communication skills.  The successful candidate will lead the Discipline of Accountancy and Finance, contribute to the leadership and development of J.E. Cairnes School of Business and Economics; engage in scholarship and research; carry out relevant teaching and assessment at all levels; and contribute to the intellectual life of the University and the wider community. 

University of Galway 

University of Galway has been inspiring minds since 1845 as a research-led university.  180 years later, the University continues to build upon a long tradition of scholarship and discovery that confronts the problems of our time and serves the public good, empowering our people, city and region to prosper.  The University of Galway community comprises 19,700 students, 18% of whom are international students from over 122 countries. The University employs over 2,500 staff, 27% of which are international staff.  With over 135,000 alumni and research collaborations with over 5,000 institutes in 178 countries globally, our international reach and impact are significant and growing.  

University of Galway is counted among the Top 275 universities in the world according to the most prestigious rankings (QS), positioned in the Top 2% globally. University of Galway is ranked #1 in Ireland and Top 50 in the world in the 2024 THE IMPACT Rankings and was awarded Sunday Times University of the Year in 2022.    

University of Galway is an international university with global ambition, but with deep roots in the local region and nationally. Its location on the very edge of Europe gives University of Galway a unique perspective. University of Galway is at the heart of a distinct and vibrant region, renowned for its unique culture, creative industries, medical technologies, marine ecology and economy, and innovation.   

University of Galway is committed to creating an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated, and everyone is afforded equality of opportunity. To this end, the University adheres to a range of equality, diversity and inclusion policies. We encourage applicants to consult these policies here. We welcome applications from everyone, including those who identify with any of the protected characteristics that are set out in our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policy.  

Galway City and Region 

Set between Connemara to the west and the Burren to the south on Ireland’s famed Wild Atlantic Way, Galway city and region is as distinctive as it is beautiful. Galway has won many international accolades including being dubbed Ireland’s 'Most Charming City’ by the New York Times and ranking in the Top 50 friendliest student cities in the World and #1 in Ireland by the 2023 University Times Campus Advisor.   

J.E. Cairnes School of Business and Economics & the Discipline of Accountancy and Finance 

J.E. Cairnes School of Business and Economics is one of three Schools within the College of Business, Public Policy and Law at University of Galway. The School has over 2,700 students, over 140 faculty, research and professional services staff, and over 30 undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. The School is AACSB, AMBA and EFMD programme accredited, is a member of PRME and holds an Athena Swan Silver award for equality.  

The School’s mission is for the public good. Energised by its regional edge on the west coast of Ireland, it is 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 Strategic Plan 2021-2025 is centred around four key strategic priority areas of research and impact, teaching and learning, external engagement and internationalisation. J.E. Cairnes School of Business and Economics champions core values of respect, excellence, openness and sustainability. Its vision is to make a global impact for the public good by addressing grand challenges through its teaching, research and influence on public policy.  The School is committed to delivering value to all its stakeholders, especially to students, external business, industry and policy partners, its community and society.  

Additional information on the School is available at: https://www.universityofgalway.ie/business-public-policy-law/cairnes/ 

The School’s Strategic Plan 2021-2025 is available at: https://www.universityofgalway.ie/business-public-policy-law/cairnes/strategicplan/  

Guided by our public good mission, the School’s research and impact seeks to identify solutions to, and inform decisions about, the grand challenges facing business and society.  With a heavy emphasis on the UN SDGs, the School’s research is published in world-leading peer-reviewed journals in business and economics as well as in leading textbooks and case studies.  The School’s research informs and guides leaders and public policy makers.   

The School has an excellent international reputation and distinctiveness in the following areas: 

• Environment and Marine 
• Health and Ageing 
• Digital Responsibility  

The Institute for Lifecourse and Society (ILAS) and six research centres are associated with the School: Centre for Entrepreneurial Growth and Scaling (CEGS), Centre for Economic Research on Inclusivity and Sustainability (CERIS), Health Economics and Policy Analysis Centre (HEPAC), Irish Centre for Social Gerontology (ICSG), LERO – the Science Foundation Ireland Research Centre for Software, and Socio-Economic Marine Research Unit (SEMRU). 

Over the past six years, the School has attracted external national and international competitive research funding to the value of €12.6 million.  You can read more about the School’s research here: https://www.universityofgalway.ie/business-public-policy-law/cairnes/research/  

The Accountancy & Finance Discipline is recognised nationally and internationally for excellence in teaching and research. The Discipline offers three masters programmes: Master of Accounting; MSc in International Accounting and Analytics; and MSc in Corporate Finance. All of the masters programmes are accredited with global professional accounting bodies and the MSc in Corporate Finance is affiliated with CFA Institute. In addition, the Discipline delivers a designated undergraduate degree in Accounting (BComm (Accounting)) and has designated streams in both Accounting and Finance on the well-recognised Bachelor of Commerce programme, and delivers modules on corporate governance and performance management, as well as accountancy on the School’s flagship MBA programme. An important component of taught modules in the School is the consideration of subjects from environmental, social and governance perspectives and we seek to enable our students to be highly skilled, engaged and civically minded graduates to make positive and transformative contributions to society, business and policy. 

For informal enquiries, please contact Professor Emer Mulligan, Head of Discipline of Accountancy and Finance, J.E. Cairnes School of Business and Economics. Email: emer.mulligan@universityofgalway.ie  

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

Salary:  €142,869 to €180,621 p.a. (applicable to new entrants effective from January, 2011)  

(This appointment will be made on the Established Professor salary 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 29th May 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 

The University and the School have a deep commitment to equal opportunities, with the University of Galway achieving the Athena Swan Bronze Award in 2022 and the School achieving a Silver award in November 2024.  

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. 

Research Group / Department / School: Centre for Innovative Human Systems, School of Psychology, Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin 

Location: Centre for Innovative Human Systems, School of Psychology, Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin College Green, Dublin 2, Ireland 

Reports to: Principal Investigator : Dr Sam Cromie

Hours of Work: 39

Post Summary 

Applications are invited from candidates interested in pursuing a career in the research environment. The role is primarily supporting the activities of the EQUIPS (Evidence-Based Quality and Patient Safety Research Network in Ireland) project (www.equips.ie). This network is co-funded by the Health Research Board (HRB) and HSE National Quality and Patient Safety (NQPS).

The aim of EQUIPS is to coordinate and accelerate Quality and Patient Safety (QPS) research in Ireland, by meeting the following objectives: 

    1. Co-produce QPS research priorities and strategies 

    2. Build a vibrant and robust QPS research community 

    3. Make QPS research everyday practice 

    4. Contribute to better, safer care

EQUIPS is a network of researchers, healthcare professionals, patients and public who are working together to enhance the patient safety and quality research we do in Ireland.

Centre for Innovative Human Systems 

The Centre for Innovative Human Systems (CIHS) has a very active portfolio spanning research, education, training, consultancy and outreach activities. Our expertise lies in applying Psychology, Human Factors, Systems Thinking, and Action Research to address and enhance operational and strategic risk, change management, safety, well-being, and longterm sustainability within safety-critical sectors. The unique contribution of the CIHS is to put the human at the Centre of its analysis – systems and processes have to work for people, and they can only do this if the role of humans is central. The approach of the CIHS encompasses all those factors that can influence people and their behaviour. The CIHS collaborates extensively with a wide range of industries, including Health, Aviation, Finance, and Pharmaceuticals, fostering long-term partnerships in research, training, and education. Additionally, our thriving alumni community from the PG Cert/Diploma/MSc in Managing Risk & System Change actively contributes to our shared mission and ongoing activities.

Person Specification 

The candidate should have a passion for applying psychological knowledge to real-life problems in order to effect meaningful impact. They should be interested in working in multidisciplinary, collaborative international contexts. They should be available to travel within Ireland and the EU. This is an opportunity to work in a busy research environment and learn the many aspects involved at all levels of research projects. The successful applicant should also have a knowledge of or a willingness to learn more about the Irish healthcare system.

Qualifications 

Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in psychology, social sciences, or a health-related discipline; and preferably a master’s degree in a healthcare, applied research, or cognate/behavioural discipline.

Applications are invited for a full-time permanent appointment as Lecturer in Pharmacology and Therapeutics at the University of Galway.  

The discipline of Pharmacology and Therapeutics has developed a range of educational programmes at undergraduate level for Science, Pharmacy, Medicine, Nursing and other health-related areas, as well as delivering taught M.Sc.

 programmes in Neuropharmacology and Toxicology and providing postgraduate research training at M.Sc. and PhD levels.  The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to these educational programmes whilst also conducting extramurally funded research that is complementary to that of the existing academic staff within the discipline of Pharmacology and Therapeutics. 

The successful candidate will be located in the Human Biology Building, which provides excellent research and teaching facilities in a dynamic, collaborative research-intensive environment. 

The successful candidate will have a PhD in Pharmacology or a closely related discipline and an excellent track record in research (as evidenced by high quality publications and success in securing independent research funding).  

Experience of teaching Pharmacology or a closely related subject at third level, and a postgraduate teaching qualification, would be desirable. 

For informal enquiries, please contact Prof. John Kelly, Email john.kelly@universityofgalway.ie and +353 (0)91 493268. 

Additional information on the Discipline of Pharmacology & Therapeutics and the College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences is available at:  

https://www.universityofgalway.ie/medicine-nursing-and-health-sciences/medicine/ourschool/disciplines/pharmacology/ and College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences_University of Galway 

Appointments will be conditional on work authorisation validation.  

Further details are available at www.dbei.ie 

Information on the University's Strategic Plan is available at Strategy - University of Galway, and on the College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences FutureCare Strategy here. 

Closing date for receipt of applications is 17:00 (Irish Time) on 29th May 2025 possible to consider applications received after the closing date. 

Salary: 

€63,624 – €101,498 (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- Remuneration Policy) 

For more information and Application Form please see website: University of Galway_Jobs 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. 

We are seeking an experienced Accountant with a strong track record in financial accounting and reporting, tax and audit.

As a member of the Financial Reporting team, the Financial Accountant is responsible for month end, quarter and year end close and managing the internal and external audits

The post holder will report to the Head of Financial Reporting and work closely and collegially with the Financial Operations and Financial Planning teams as well as colleagues throughout the University.

Senior Administrative Officer IV:                                                  €69,341 – €110,101 p.a. (7 points)

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

We are seeking a Clinical Skills and Simulation Technician to join the new School of Nursing. Applications are invited from those who have considerable experience of working in a similar capacity in healthcare, education or similar contexts. The successful applicant will be expected to support staff and students and work as a core member of the School of Nursing team to facilitate the provision of clinical skills and simulation sessions for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. Furthermore, the successful applicant will play a lead role in the ongoing development of the clinical skills and simulation ecosystem in the School.

The post holder will be responsible for preparing equipment and clinical skills laboratories for simulation education, regularly liaising with service users and staff to meet their training and teaching needs. The successful applicant must possess strong written and verbal communication skills, enabling clear and confident interaction with all levels of staff and students. Additionally, computer literacy and experience in using and maintaining relevant health/medical equipment are essential.

Chief Technical Officer:                         €71,381 – €80,650 p.a. (6 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 recruiting a Project Manager who will coordinate the operations and management of two European Projects on Data Governance and Digital Transformation. (1) EnTrust: ‘Next Generation of Trustworthy Agri-Data Management’ is a doctoral network funded by Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA). The doctoral network will train a cohort of 11 Doctoral Researchers in an intersectoral, international and interdisciplinary setting with the aim to establish a new generation of Data Executives that are able to advance the state of the art in sharing data in a fair, transparent, and trusted environment. (https://entrustdn.eu/)  (2) DIGI+ is a world-class research fellowship Project, cofunded by Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA), on Sustainable Digital Transformation that aims for a new generation of creative, entrepreneurial and innovative researcher leaders, able to face current and future challenges aligned with EU’s Digital and Green Agenda.( https://digipluscofund.eu/)

The successful candidate will collaborate closely with the Project team, the members of the consortias and manage the relationships with the operations Teams in the Innovation Value Institute, the Research Office and the supporting SFI funded research Centres and project partners. 

The Project Manager will have the responsibility for overseeing and managing the two European MSCA Projects, coordinating related activities, preparing meetings, events and training, preparing and consolidating required project deliverables, promotional information and dissemination and managing the reporting requirements. The Project Manager will be located at the Innovation Value Institute (IVI) at Maynooth University, be part of the IVI operations team and reporting directly to the Principal Investigator, Prof. Markus Helfert.

The School of Pharmacy University College Cork is inviting applications for the position of Postdoctoral Researcher in intestinal delivery of therapeutic RNA – Pharmacodelivery Group. The position is part of GENEGUT, a Research & Innovation project funded by the European Union. https://genegut.eu/

We are looking for an exceptionally enthusiastic, creative, and driven Postdoctoral Researcher with a passion for interdisciplinary science and a desire to apply their unique talents to high-impact work aimed at improving human health, to join the dynamic drug delivery groups of Professor Caitriona O’Driscoll and Dr. Piotr Kowalski at the School of Pharmacy at UCC. Their research spans multiple disciplines which will allow candidates to develop skills in a variety of areas including; RNA delivery, formulation and characterization of targeted nano-delivery systems, and gene therapy. 

The project is part of the GENEGUT https://genegut.eu/ consortium funded by the European Commission as a Horizon Europe Research and Innovation Action (RIA), (HORIZON-HLTH-2021-TOOL-06). Genegut has 9 partners from 8 different European countries. The consortium includes 4 academic groups, 3 industrial partners and a patient organization. The aim of the project is to design a first in class oral medicine for local intestinal delivery of siRNA and mRNA to treat ileal Crohn’s disease. A range of novel biomaterials will be synthesized and used to complex RNA into nanoparticles enabling RNA stability and enhanced efficacy in the hostile gut environment. A range of innovative in vitro and in vivo models will be established to assess safety and efficacy of the prototype products. 

Successful candidates will work in a cross-disciplinary research team interacting with all the Genegut partners comprising of drug delivery scientists, RNA biologist, materials scientists, bioengineers, health economists and clinical scientists.

• Candidates with a Ph.D. degree in biochemistry, molecular biology, biotechnology, biopharmaceutical sciences, biomedical and chemical engineering or a related field are highly encouraged to apply.

• Experience in one or more of the following areas will be desirable:  design, formulation and characterization of nano drug delivery systems, biomaterials, oral drug delivery, biological barriers to nucleic acid delivery, cell culture and animal work.

• Evidence of peer-reviewed publications in international scientific journals

• Prior practical laboratory experience and the capability to work independently

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to contribute in a multidisciplinary team setting

• Excellent oral/written communication skills

• Availability to start in Summer 2025 will be an advantage

Project Title: GENEGUT - Oral delivery of encapsulated RNA nanotherapeutics for targeted treatment of ileal Crohn's disease

INFANT is now accepting applications for the post of Research Support Officer Admin- Account Technician.  The Accounting Technician will play a central role in supporting the financial management and administration of the INFANT Research Centre at University College Cork.  This position involves financial reporting, budgeting, procurement processing, and compliance with regulatory and funding requirements. The successful candidate will work closely with research teams, UCC finance personnel, and external stakeholders to ensure the efficient financial operations of the centre.

INFANT is now accepting applications for the post of Research Support Officer Admin- Accounting Technician.  The Accounting Technician will play a central role in supporting the financial management and administration of the INFANT Research Centre at University College Cork.  This position involves financial reporting, budgeting, procurement processing, and compliance with regulatory and funding requirements. The successful candidate will work closely with research teams, UCC finance personnel, and external stakeholders to ensure the efficient financial operations of the centre. This duration of this post is 12 months pending completion of the organisational finance transformation.

We are looking for a progressive, forward thinking Senior Accounting Technician to join the INFANT team and wider finance community, with a dotted line of reporting to the Head of Research Accounting in the Central Finance Office, with the possibility of direct line reporting in the future.

Project Title: Various INFANT projects