We are seeking to recruit a Communications Executive Assistant to work as part of the External Relations Office team to enhance the reputation of Maynooth University at a time of exciting change.

This is an interesting and varied role for a candidate with strong writing, IT, and administrative skills, who is highly organised and has good knowledge of the Irish media landscape, as well as a keen interest in communications, public relations, media and digital media.

The postholder will report to the Head of Communications and work within the university’s communications, digital and marketing team. They will work with faculties, departments, institutes and centres across the university to positively enhance the public profile and reputation of Maynooth University.

The postholder will collaborate collegially across teams within the External Relations Office including Alumni Relations, Partnerships and Events as well as liaising with team members in their own team.

Salary

Senior Executive Assistant                         €46,703 - €56,828 p.a. (7 points)

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

We are seeking to recruit a Graphic Designer to elevate and professionalise graphic design at Maynooth University. Working in the Marketing, Communications and Digital team and reporting to the Head of Digital, the appointee will ensure a consistent, high-quality visual identity across all university communications. The Graphic Designer will develop creative digital and print assets that align with the university’s brand, support internal clients across the university, and enhance the visual impact of marketing, communications, and engagement initiatives. The successful candidate will also act as the project owner for graphic design work with third-party agencies.

Salary Scale:                                           €46,418 - €65,806p.a. (9 points)

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

36 Months, Fixed-Term, Whole-time Post

Position Summary

We are now looking for a Post Doctoral researcher to join our research team at the nasc research Centre. This position provides an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic and inclusive research team at University College Cork (UCC), working within the large-scale national Research Ireland (formerly Science Foundation Ireland) funded CONNECT Centre for Future Networks and hosted by UCC’s nasc research centre within the School of Computer Science & Information Technology (CSIT). The Centre comprises approximately 50 people working on networks, security and systems research. CSIT is a large, research-focused school, participating in many major national and international research collaborations, and with extremely strong links to industry partners.

The research will be carried out under the supervision of Dr Krishnendu Guha. Applicants are invited from those with a Ph.D. qualification and publications in a directly relevant area such as Security, Embedded Systems, Quantum Computing. The appointee will be expected to make significant contributions to the research agenda of the Q-FENCE project, working closely with the Principal Investigator Dr Guha and with academic and industry collaborators. We welcome applications from researchers with an established publication track record, appropriate to their career stage. 

This is a Horizon Europe project. This project is a transformative initiative aimed at securing tomorrow’s digital infrastructure with quantum-resistant cryptography. In response to the rising threats posed by the evolving quantum computers, this project develops a robust hybrid framework integrating classical, quantum, and post-quantum cryptographic techniques. Utilizing innovative approaches such as Ring-LWE, Module-LWE, Quantum Random Number Generators, and hardware-accelerated primitives, the project establishes a dual-layer security model that fortifies data protection across diverse infrastructures. Leveraging hardware-accelerated primitives and energy-efficient protocols, this project ensures quantum resilience while addressing critical challenges such as seamless integration with legacy systems, regulatory compliance, and scalable deployment.

The applicant is expected to have expertise in post quantum cryptography and know the fundamentals of quantum computing. It is also expected that the participant has knowledge to work on diverse software and hardware (knowledge on working with FPGAs and ASICs will be preferred).

Achievement of the expected progression within Post Doc and Senior Post Doc is transferable between the Irish HEI’s.  This can be reflected in the starting pay of a PD researcher.  Similarly, as the PD scheme is an intergenerational training scheme completion of PD1 or PD 2 levels in one HEI will normally render that researcher ineligible for appointment at a similar level in another Irish HEIResearcher Career Development Framework | Irish Universities Association

Project Title: Q-FENCE (Securing Tomorrow’s Digital Infrastructure with Quantum-Resistant Cryptography)

Post Duration:  36 Months

We are seeking a Postdoctoral researcher to join our team on the EXACT project. The project is funded by Met Éireann under grant agreement No 2024-1127, part of the TRANSLATE project delivering state of the art climate services for Ireland. The successful candidate will work with the PI Prof. Conor Murphy, and collaborators Prof. Peter Thorne and Dr. Amr Mahfouz, together with a PhD researcher to deliver the project..

The EXACT project

The EXACT project seeks to advance understanding of climate change impacts on extremes in Ireland. It will do this by leveraging Met Eireann’s rich observational data and cutting edge projections of future climate from the TRANSLATE project. At the core of the project is the production of knowledge to inform effective climate services in realising the national objective of a climate resilient Ireland. EXACT will develop a catalogue of hydrometeorological extremes for Ireland, undertake detection and attribution assessments of change in observed timeseries of extremes, examine causal chains linking meteorological and hydrological extremes and their impacts, and develop novel storyline based methods to enhance knowledge and communication for adapting to compound extreme events that have cascading impacts across sectors in Ireland. A key strength of the proposal is its integration across meteorology and hydrology to improve understanding of the key risks posed by climate change to Ireland and advance toolkits for timely and effective adaptation.

Post-Doctoral Researcher Salary Scale:                                            €46,305 per annum (1 point, with increment)

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

Applications are invited for the following position:

Title of Post: University Teacher - Pharmacology, Cell and Molecular Biology (iBio)

JOB SYNOPSIS

The Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Limerick invites applications for a specific purpose contract for a University Teacher in Pharmacology, Cell and Molecular Biology. We seek an enthusiastic and innovative educator committed to delivering high-quality, student-centred teaching using active learning strategies. The successful candidate will contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, content development, and pedagogical innovation in the life sciences.

Faculty of Science & Engineering

Department of Biological Sciences

Contract Type: Specific Purpose

Salary Scale: €48,435 - €65,896 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 Sean Fair

Head

Department of Biological Sciences

University of Limerick

Email: sean.fair@ul.ie

School/Department:             School of Nursing and Midwifery 

Job Category and Level:       Academic; Nurse Tutor

Hours of Post:                        39 hours per week

The Purpose of the Role 

The purpose of this post is to teach practical clinical skills and theory in mental health nursing to students and registered nurses in the Trinity Simulation Suite on the St James’s Campus, online, in classroom settings, and in designated clinical practice areas. The Clinical Tutor will primarily contribute to undergraduate teaching while also supporting postgraduate education through supervision and mentoring as directed by the Head of School. This role plays a vital part in fostering student development and advancing the School’s commitment to excellence in mental health nursing education and research. 

Garda vetting will be sought in respect of individuals who come under consideration for this post.

Context 

The School of Nursing and Midwifery aims to provide leadership in multi-professional healthcare research, education, and practice at local, national, and international levels. We strongly support the principle of equal access and encourage all students and staff to achieve their full potential within an open, liberal, and facilitative environment. 

A state-of-the-art simulation suite for student nurses and midwives has been established at the Trinity Centre for Health Sciences on the St James’s Hospital campus. Over the years, nurse and midwife education has evolved significantly, with simulated learning environments now firmly embedded as a core component of clinical education. Nursing and midwifery students at Trinity can engage in a wide range of clinical procedures and scenarios across acute and community adult nursing, child nursing, mental health nursing, midwifery, paramedicine, and operating department practice at the Trinity Simulation Suite. By combining advanced simulation mannequins, livestreaming video debriefing, and evidence-based teaching, simulated learning provides a safe, structured space where students can develop their clinical skills under the supervision of qualified, discipline-specific clinical tutors. Student performance is supported through observation and recorded sessions for self-assessment and reflective learning. The school requires a candidate to contribute to, and grow, online teaching both in relation to simulation, clinical skills development and theoretical learning.

Person Requirements 

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

Qualifications 

• M.Sc. in Mental Health Nursing or a related field (Essential) 

• Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN), or eligibility to register as a Psychiatric Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) (Essential) 

• Registered, or eligible to register, on the Tutor’s Division with the NMBI or hold an equivalent teaching and learning qualification (Desirable) 

• Ideally a minimum of 2–3 years’ post-registration experience in mental health nursing practice (Desirable)

Applications are invited for a 3 years (Fixed Term) post of a Teaching Fellow (Mechanical Engineering Design) within UCD School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering. Applications are invited for a Teaching Fellow in Mechanical Engineering Design in the UCD School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, commencing in September 2025. The duration of the appointment is 3 years. The successful candidate will ideally be able to demonstrate experience in mechanical engineering design and have some experience of teaching at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level. Salary: €48,000 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 17th September 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: Professor of Biomedical Statistics

JOB SYNOPSIS

Are you seeking an academic career in an inspiring and cohesive medical school that delivers excellent research, teaching, and societal impact, then the Professor of Biomedical Statistics position in our School of Medicine should be of interest to you. An exceptional opportunity currently exists for a suitably qualified person to play a key academic role at the School of Medicine at the University of Limerick (UL) The School was established in 2007 and is the first medical school to be founded since the establishment of the Irish State, the first graduate-entry medical school in Ireland, the first to integrate problem-based learning techniques into its medical degree curriculum and the first to offer level 8 Paramedics degree programmes in Ireland. The Professor of Biomedical Statistics will have a key role in the design and delivery of the School of Medicine’s education and research programmes. There is a strong emphasis on collaborative research across disciplines in the School and the appointee will be expected to contribute significantly to this. Applicants should have experience conducting high-quality research, as demonstrated by published articles in international ISI-ranked journals of great repute and a good pipeline of studies for publication. Evidence of high-impact publications and awareness of the potential impact of the publications beyond academia is expected. The successful candidate is expected to: teach at undergraduate and postgraduate levels on accredited programmes, supervise undergraduate and postgraduate research, undertake administrative tasks associated with an academic position and undertake excellent research. This post provides an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic, dynamic and creative individual with vision and flair to be involved in an exciting post in a forward-looking environment.

Faculty of Education & Health Sciences

School of Medicine

Contract Type: Specific Purpose

Salary Scale: €104,511 - €139,692 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 Colum Dunne

Head

School of Medicine

University of Limerick

Email: HOSmedicine@ul.ie

Are you a qualified nurse, looking for an impactful role that involves helping patients whose lives have been impacted by cancer? Do you want to join a passionate and growing team in cancer research at Cork University Hospital?

The UCC Cancer Trials Group (UCC CTG) is looking for an enthusiastic research nurse (Clinical Nurse Manager 1) (Staff Nurse) NMBI registration required 39hrs a week to support the cancer trials team at Cork University Hospital – Cancer Trials Cork Unit. 

ABOUT UCC CTG:

The UCC CTG is a new HRB funded collaborative team which aims to bring together a dedicated team of cancer specialists and research staff across the south of Ireland. The UCC CTG is part of Cancer Research @UCC, a translational cancer research centre within the College of Medicine & Health at University College Cork. The UCC CTG group includes 3 cancer trials units at Cork University Hospital (CTC @CUH), University Hospital Waterford and Bons Secours Hospital Cork. 

For more information about the group, check our website: https://www.ucc.ie/en/cancer-research/ or our Twitter @UCCCancerTrials.

ABOUT Cancer Trials Cork @CUH unit:

Cancer Trials cork @CUH has been in operation for close to two decades, serving a geographically diverse population of 1.2 million in the South of Ireland. Our broad portfolio encompasses phase 1-3 therapeutic trials in haematologic/solid malignancies, radiation therapy and surgery: including academic collaborative trials via Cancer Trials Ireland, and industry trials, with a developing portfolio of investigator-initiated trials (IITs). 

As a summary, the role will include (see more information in the candidate pack): 

• Significant clinical responsibilities.
• Take part in portfolio studies taking place in the Cancer Trials Cork unit at Cork University Hospital.
• Engage cross-functionally with different stakeholders, knowledge sharing, and building relationships. 
• This role requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills, computer literacy, organization and an awareness of time management.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: 

• Qualified Nurse (Mandatory RGN, BSc,).
• Oncology background or related experience would be a strong advantage.
• Strong interest in gaining experience in this area will also be considered without previous experience in Oncology nursing. 

WAYS TO GET IN TOUCH: 

• For informal enquiries: roisin.connolly@ucc.ie
• Apply with your CV through https://ore.ucc.ie/ Type the job ID into the keywords section and the role will come up. 

Project Title: UCC Cancer Trials Group (Cancer Research @ UCC / Cancer Trials Cork @CUH

Post Duration: 12 Months

Applications are invited for the following position:

Title of Post: Post Doctoral Researcher (Level 1) in Reproductive Physiology

JOB SYNOPSIS

Post Doctoral Researcher in Reproductive Biology; Role of extracellular vesicles in sperm-to-sperm communication.

Faculty of Science & Engineering

Department of Biological Sciences

Contract Type: Specific Purpose

Salary Scale: €46,305 - €52,863 (maximum starting salary €46,305) 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 Sean Fair

Head

Department of Biological Sciences

University of Limerick

Email: sean.fair@ul.ie