3 Months, Specific Purpose, Part-Time Post

Position Summary

Applications are invited for the role of Research Assistant within APC Microbiome Ireland.

As evidenced by a growing body of literature, the gut microbiome plays an important role in inflammatory bowel diseases. However, collections of large microbiome datasets originating with patients with these multifactorial and heterogenous diseases require innovative study designs and state-of-the methodology, including next-generation sequencing, metagenomics, multivariate statistics and machine learning (ML). Our lab has accumulated several such large published and unpublished microbiome datasets derived out of various body sites, including longitudinally collected samples. The successful candidate will fine-tune and optimise the use commercially available Large Language Models to parse, extract and interpret the most useful peer-reviewed scientific information of inflammatory bowel disease within public repositories. Experience with previous such work is required.

The appointee will be part of an interdisciplinary team of scientists and will work in the School of Microbiology and the APC Microbiome Institute, with frequent meetings with international and industry partners. A collaborative, analytical and methodological mindset is therefore essential.

UCC is an accredited research organisation and as such can form hosting agreements with third country nationals (and non-EEA nationals) for the purpose of conducting research in the University.

Project Title: Optimising Large Language Models for Microbiome Research

Post Duration: 3 Months, Part-time post  

Salary: €32,962 - €42,943 per annum, IUA Salary scale, pro rata 0.78 FTE

Applications are invited for a temporary post of a Clinical Research Executive Director within UCD School of Medicine. The UCD Clinical Research Centre (UCD CRC) is an academic-led, patient-focused facility for clinical translational research. It operates under a single integrated governance structure within the UCD School of Medicine & Medical Science. In addition to supporting a large portfolio of investigator- and industry-led clinical research projects, the UCD CRC is also a leader in the delivery of clinical research training. The UCD CRC is the focal point for engagement with industry (med-tech and pharmaceutical companies, CROs, regulatory authorities) and has growing national and international collaborations. To drive the delivery of the UCD CRC Strategy, we now seek to employ an Executive Director. The Executive Director of the UCD Clinical Research Centre (CRC) will provide strategic and operational leadership to advance the centre's mission of conducting high-quality clinical and translational research. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing research operations, fostering collaborations, securing funding and promoting the centre's impact on patient care and scientific advancement. This role requires a dynamic leader with experience in research & innovation, management, academic partnerships, and stakeholder engagement, capable of positioning the UCD CRC as a national and international leader in clinical trials and translational medicine. Salary Range: €120,000 - €130,000 Per AnnumAppointment on the above range will be dependent on qualifications and experience Closing date: 12:00 noon (local Irish time) on the 28th of April 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/

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 a professional, dynamic and self-driven Executive Assistant with the ability to support a number of admin tasks, activities for management, facilitating our social media presence and outreach programme and supporting the research team at the Innovation Value Instittute. The Executive Assistant will join our support and core operations team at the institute that offers a dynamic, vibrant and innovative working environment providing many opportunities for career development.

Applications are invited for a temporary post of a Public Engagement in Research Coordinator within UCD Conway Institute.

At UCD Conway Institute, we want to ensure that the patient and public voice are embedded in our research. Applications are invited for the position of Public Engagement in Research Coordinator to support the development and implementation of UCD Conway Institute's public & patient involvement and engagement (PPIE) programme and realise strategic ambitions in this space.

Strong PPIE programmes are required for competitive submissions to national and international funding calls. The Public Engagement in Research Coordinator will play a key role in enhancing the international reputation and communicating impacts arising from on-going biomedical research through the PPIE portfolio.

Key elements of the role include the design and implementation of PPIE initiatives with robust evaluation; coordination of a patient partner network; proposal writing to secure funding to support initiatives. The successful candidate will work closely with Institute management, the research community and external partners

95 Administrative Officer 1_2010 Salary Scale: €52,292 - €70,784 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 28/04/2025

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.

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

Tugtar cuireadh d'iarratais ar post sealadach Comhordaitheoir Rannpháirtíochta Poiblí i dTaighde Baint agus Rannpháirtíocht Phoiblí laistigh de Institiúid Mhic Con Mí UCD.

Ag Institiúid Mhic Con Mí UCD, ba mhaith linn a chinntiú go bhfuil guth an othair agus an phobail fite fuaite inár dtaighde. Iarrtar ar iarratais ar phost mar Chomhordaitheoir Rannpháirtíochta Poiblí i dTaighde chun tacú le forbairt agus cur i bhfeidhm chlár bainte agus rannpháirtíochta poiblí agus othar (PPIE) Institiúid Mhic Con Mí UCD agus chun uaillmhianta straitéiseacha a bhaint amach sa spás seo.

Teastaíonn cláir láidre PPIE le haghaidh aighneachtaí iomaíocha ar ghlaonna maoinithe náisiúnta agus idirnáisiúnta. Beidh ról lárnach ag an gComhordaitheoir Rannpháirtíochta Phoiblí i dTaighde maidir leis an gcáil idirnáisiúnta a fheabhsú agus tionchair a eascraíonn as taighde bithleighis leanúnach a chur in iúl trí phunann PPIE.

Áirítear ar phríomhghnéithe an róil tionscnaimh PPIE a cheapadh agus a chur i bhfeidhm le meastóireacht láidir; líonra comhpháirtíochta othar a chomhordú; tograí a scríobh chun maoiniú a fháil chun tacú le tionscnaimh. Oibreoidh an t-iarrthóir rathúil go dlúth le bainistíocht na hInstitiúide, leis an bpobal taighde agus le comhpháirtithe seachtracha.

95 Oifigeach Riaracháin I_2010 Ráta Tuarastail: €52,292 - €70,784 in aghaidh na bliana

Déanfar an ceapachán ar scála agus de réir threoirlínte na Roinne Airgeadais

Dáta dúnta: 12:00 uair (am áitiúil na hÉireann) ar 28/04/2025

Ní mór iarratas a bheith istigh faoin am agus dáta atá sonraithe. Déanfar aon iarratas atá fós ar siúl ag an am dúnta 12:00 uair (Am Áitiúil na hÉireann) ar an dáta dúnta sonraithe a scriosadh go huathoibríoch ag an gcóras. Ní féidir le UCD glacadh le hiarratais dhéanacha.

Níl cúnamh ag teastáil ó UCD ó Ghníomhaireachtaí Earcaíochta. Seolfar ar ais aon CV a chuir na Gníomhaireachtaí Earcaíochta isteach.

Sula gcuireann tú d'iarratas isteach, ba cheart duit tuilleadh eolais a fháil ó shuíomh Gréasáin Work at UCD (go háirithe an próiseas iarratais : https://www.ucd.ie/workatucd/jobs/

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 a Post Doctoral Researcher to join the SWINS Project team of Maynooth University. The project, titled Sustainable Wellbeing through Investment in Social Services (SWINS) is a 36-month project funded by Horizon Europe and coordinated by PIN ARCO - University of Florence. SWINS will develop and test a policy-oriented toolbox for the ex-ante assessment of the economic and social returns of investments in social services over its life course. Focusing on the complementarity of services aimed at developing human capabilities throughout the lifespan, it will explore the impacts of alternative social policy scenarios entailing different social services configurations (from maternal care and ECEC, to education and ALMP, up to long-term care). SWINS will conceptualize the returns to social services in terms of income, employment, and growth, as well as bridge knowledge gaps about how these investments influence macroeconomic stability and foster the EU sustainability transition performances. By implementing a right-based social investment approach, SWINS aims to support the rethinking of social services as drivers of the EU’s shift towards sustainable wellbeing, going beyond their role as mere safeguards against the transition’s side effects.

We are looking to appoint a candidate to support the Lead Investigators, Prof. Delia Ferri and Dr Charles O’Sullivan in conducting their research. The focus of the Post-Doctoral Researcher will be related in particular, but not exclusively to Work Package (WP) 2 and 8 of the project. The researcher will conduct desk-based research on EU law and policy and relevant scholarship. For this particular position, we are looking to appoint a candidate with strong knowledge of EU law and policy, European studies, and a working knowledge of qualitative research methods, as well as possessing an interest in disability-related issues. Experience of working within interdisciplinary research projects is desirable. 

Overview of the SWINS Project

The structural challenges and shocks Europe has experienced over the past 15 years are not isolated events. Rather, they are part of a transformative phase of European society. In this context, while one genealogy of academic enquiry focuses on measuring performance (which changes, directions, etc.), SWINS is part of a genealogy of research aimed more at guiding this process and the decisions of policymakers (i.e., where do I allocate my resources? Which policies yield the most? Which are the most sustainable?). The perspective of Social Services as Social Investment is thus a useful means of framing social spending among the various tools available to policymakers to support the transition. The sustainability of national Welfare States/systems is indeed a central debate that remains somewhat parallel to that on the Transition to new modalities of social regulation and has not found solutions in the review of the Economic Governance Framework and especially the Fiscal Framework. An attempt was made to establish a Golden Rule for social investment, but it is not a viable path. Consequently, the necessity of finding new ways of measuring the economic and social return of social services is of increasing importance.

SWINS takes up the challenge to operationalize a “rights-based social investment paradigm” which transcends the predominant focus on income and employment-related returns and instead integrates a broader perspective that integrates ecological sustainability and sustainable human development as key objectives. As such, it emphasizes a ‘just transition’ approach, and conceptualizes and measures this paradigm in social services as a tool for fostering the EU’s resilience and sustainable wellbeing. Additionally, SWINS prioritizes the integration of this measurement framework within institutional, regulatory, and policy contexts, situating it within the broader sustainability-focused transition needed to address the social, environmental, and economic challenges of recent decades.

The legal research in SWINS will include comprehensive Legal Mapping and Doctrinal Legal Research of EU legal strands relevant to social services - focusing on state aid, competition, and free movement laws. This desk-based research, essential for understanding EU regulatory frameworks, will also explore the enforcement of state aid and competition law, particularly in relation to the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF). The legal mapping conducted under WP2 will also feed into the other WPs, providing a comprehensive legal backdrop and identifying areas for in-depth research, thereby enhancing the overall coherence and effectiveness of the project.

Applications are invited for a temporary post of a EU Qualifications Business Lead within UCD Registry - Admissions. The Higher Education sector wishes to recruit a suitable candidate for the post of EU Qualifications Business Lead, to work in partnership with all participating Admissions Offices across the sector. The sector is seeking to appoint a dynamic and motivated professional with a proven track record of delivery to a high standard. The post-holder will lead and coordinate all activities involved in setting out annual entry requirement criteria for all EU/EFTA/UK applicants presenting qualifications, other than the Irish school Leaving certificate. This annual framework will form the basis for how each applicant will be assessed by HEI's, taking account of qualifications accepted, minimum grades/scores required and scoring rubric to be applied. This role is an exciting opportunity to lead on the development and implementation of policy effecting more than 60,000 CAO applications annually. The EU Qualifications Business Lead will report to UCD Admissions but will also engage closely with both the EU Qualification Steering Committee and EU Qualifications Operations group, who are largely represented by the Admission Officers in the relevant HEIs. Salary: 95 Admini Officer I\2010 (0172\X) €52,292 - €70,784 per annumAppointment will be made on scale and in accordance with the Department of Finance guidelines. Closing date: 12:00 noon (local Irish time) on 05/05/2025. 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.< #WorkatUCD >

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

Tugtar cuireadh d'iarratais ar post sealadach Ceannaire Gnó Cáilíochtaí an AE laistigh de Clárlann UCD le haghaidh Iontrálacha. Is mian leis an earnáil Ardoideachais iarrthóir oiriúnach a earcú do phost mar Cheannaire Gnó um Cháilíochtaí AE, chun oibriú i gcomhpháirtíocht le gach Oifig Iontrála atá rannpháirteach ar fud na hearnála. Tá an earnáil ag iarraidh gairmí dinimiciúil agus spreagtha a cheapadh ag a bhfuil cuntas teiste cruthaithe ar sheachadadh ar ardchaighdeán. Treoróidh agus comhordóidh sealbhóir an phoist na gníomhaíochtaí go léir a bhaineann le critéir riachtanais iontrála bhliantúla a leagan amach d'iarratasóirí uile an AE/CSTE/na Ríochta Aontaithe a chuireann cáilíochtaí i láthair, seachas an teastas Ardteistiméireachta scoile in Éirinn. Beidh an creat bliantúil seo mar bhonn don chaoi a ndéanfaidh Institiúidí Ardoideachais measúnú ar gach iarratasóir, agus aird á tabhairt ar cháilíochtaí a nglactar leo, ar ghráid/scóir íosta a theastaíonn agus ar rúibric scórála atá le cur i bhfeidhm. Is deis spreagúil é an ról seo a bheith i gceannas ar fhorbairt agus ar chur i bhfeidhm beartais a chuireann níos mó ná 60,000 iarratas CAO i bhfeidhm gach bliain. Tuairisceoidh Ceannaire Gnó Cáilíochtaí an AE d'iontrálacha UCD ach rachaidh sé i dteagmháil go dlúth freisin le Coiste Stiúrtha Cáilíochtaí an AE agus le grúpa Oibríochtaí Cáilíochtaí an AE, a ndéanann na hOifigigh Iontrála ionadaíocht orthu sna hInstitiúidí Ardoideachais ábhartha den chuid is mó. Tuarastal: 95 Admini Officer I\2010 (0172\X) €52,292 - €70,784 in aghaidh na blianaDéanfar an ceapachán ar scála agus de réir threoirlínte na Roinne Airgeadais. Dáta dúnta: 12:00 uair (am áitiúil na hÉireann) ar 05/05/2025. Ní mór iarratas a bheith istigh faoin am agus dáta atá sonraithe. Déanfar aon iarratas atá fós ar siúl ag an am dúnta 12:00 uair (Am Áitiúil na hÉireann) ar an dáta dúnta sonraithe a scriosadh go huathoibríoch ag an gcóras. Ní féidir le UCD glacadh le hiarratais dhéanacha.Níl cúnamh ag teastáil ó UCD ó Ghníomhaireachtaí Earcaíochta. Seolfar ar ais aon CV a chuir na Gníomhaireachtaí Earcaíochta isteach.

Sula gcuireann tú d'iarratas isteach, ba cheart duit tuilleadh eolais a fháil ó shuíomh Gréasáin Work at UCD (go háirithe an próiseas iarratais : https://www.ucd.ie/workatucd/jobs/

Applications are invited for an appointment as College Technical Superintendent, College of Science and Engineering, AO grade, full-time permanent role at University of Galway.   
Additional information on the College of Science and Engineering is available at: College of Science and Engineering - University of Galway
Information on the College’s Strategic Plan is available at Strategic Plan - University of Galway and information on the University's Strategic Plan is available at:  Strategy - University of Galway.
For informal enquiries, please contact Dr Ann Ryan, Director of Strategic Development, College of Science and Engineering (ann.ryan@universityofgalway.ie) or Professor Walter Gear, Executive Dean, College of Science and Engineering (walter.gear@universityofgalway.ie).
Salary: €83,555 - €106,585  (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 Administrative Officer pay scale in line with current Government pay policy.
Closing date for receipt of applications is 17:00 (Irish Time) on Monday, 05th 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
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.

Applications are invited for a permanent post of a Professor/Full Professor of Advanced Manufacturing within UCD School of Mechanical & Materials Engineering. Since our founding in 1854, University College Dublin has played a pivotal role in the development of Ireland by demonstrating leadership in each of our values: excellence, engagement, creativity, collegiality, integrity and inclusion. We are Ireland's global university and make a real difference to the world through our outstanding university community, our wide range of disciplines and our open and ambitious attitude. The School of Mechanical & Materials Engineering has as its mission the delivery of excellent undergraduate and taught postgraduate programmes combined with an ambitious research agenda. The School has grown considerably in the last 10 years and now has 40 academic staff, 50 research staff (post-doctoral researchers, research engineers) and 130 PhD students. Six of the academic staff currently hold ERC awards. The School has achieved outstanding success in Advanced Manufacturing over the last 8 years and hosts the Research Ireland funded I-Form National Centre for Advanced Manufacturing Research, which has recently received Phase 2 direct funding of €19 million up to 2029. This Centre has over 70 PhD and post-doctoral researchers, along with over 40 academics from 9 academic institutions from across Ireland. The School of Mechanical & Materials Engineering at University College Dublin seeks to recruit a permanent Professor/Full Professor of Advanced Manufacturing. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in (but not limited to), the following: metal and/or polymer additive manufacturing, digital manufacturing (Industry 4.0/5.0), physical metallurgy, materials processing and modelling, production engineering, manufacturing subtractive/machining processes, artificial intelligence/machine learning/data science in the manufacturing environment. The successful candidate should be recognised internationally for their research and teaching profile in Advanced Manufacturing and will be expected to lead the next phase of the development of the Research Ireland (formerly Science Foundation Ireland -SFI) I-Form National Centre for Advanced Manufacturing as its Centre Director. This will involve overseeing a multi-million euro programme of basic and applied research, developing strategic partnerships with Irish industry, as well as international academic and industry collaborations. The University will be supported in this appointment process by the executive search firm Perrett Laver. For enquiries or a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Chris McCann Completed applications should be uploaded to https://candidates.perrettlaver.com/vacancies/ quoting reference 7829. The closing date for applications is 12 noon Irish Local Time Friday, 23rd May 2025. < #WorkatUCD >

The School of Histories and Humanities at Trinity College Dublin seeks to appoint a talented individual to a specific purpose Assistant Professorship in Nineteenth-Century European History. This post will be based in the Department of History, and its primary purpose will be to engage in teaching and research on any aspect of the history of nineteenth-century Europe.  We would welcome applications from historians of Britain and the Russian Empire as well as from historians of continental Europe, and we would particularly welcome candidates whose research will complement and extend the Department of History’s existing strengths in modern European history.  The successful applicant will have a PhD in History and must demonstrate a proven ability or evidence of potential to establish a strong record of research and publication in nineteenth-century European history.

Qualifications

• A PhD in History, completed by the start date, is essential.

Post Title: Assistant Professor in Nineteenth-Century European History

Post status: Specific Purpose Contract

The specific purpose  is to fill an Assistant Professor vacancy on a temporary basis pending the return of the postholder from IRCproject project work. Employment is not offered on an indefinite duration basis as the original postholder is expected to return.  If the postholder does not return to work the post will be filled through open competition.

Hours of Post: Hours of work for academic staff are those as prescribed under Public Service Agreements. For further information please following link below: http://www.tcd.ie/hr/assets/pdf/academic-hours-public-service-agreement…

Salary: This appointment will be made on the Lecturer Full Salary Scale (€42,500 - €101-541 per annum) at a point in line with current Government pay policy.  monthly/weekly payscales. 

Closing date: 12 Noon, 13th May 2025 (Irish Standard Time)

An Assessment of Links between Farmland Markets and the Environmental Sustainability of Agriculture in Ireland

School: Cork University Business School (CUBS)

Contract Type: Fixed Term Whole-Time

Job Type: Research

Salary: see advert for details

Cork University Business School (CUBS), University College Cork and Teagasc Rural Economy and Development Programme, invite motivated and talented graduates with strong academic records to apply for the Teagasc PhD Walsh Scholarship for a project titled “An Assessment of Links between Farmland Markets and the Environmental Sustainability of Agriculture in Ireland”. The supervisory team consists of Dr Tracy Bradfield and Prof. Thia Hennessy (Cork University Business School, University College Cork) and Dr Jason Loughrey (Agricultural Economics and Farm Surveys, Teagasc).

There is increasing demand for agricultural land in Ireland and a growing interest in the links between land market activity and the environmental sustainability of agriculture. This research will inform stakeholders and wider society about agricultural land market activity in Ireland and the relationship with environmental sustainability. 

We are looking for a PhD candidate who is interested in agricultural land markets and the relationship between activity in these markets and the environmental sustainability of agriculture. The research will be mainly concerned with land rental markets but will also explore developments in land sales markets. The research will be relevant for different farming systems and will address the links between land market participation and the use of technologies to improve environmental sustainability.

This project will generate an improved understanding among farmers, policymakers and industry stakeholders about developments in agricultural land markets and their contribution to the environmental sustainability of agriculture in Ireland.

Requirements

The successful candidate should be highly self-motivated with an ability to work independently and be willing to undertake recommended coursework. Strong quantitative skills and good communication skills, both written and verbal, are essential requirements. Applicants should have a good primary degree (First or Second Class Honours) and ideally hold an M.Sc. in an appropriate discipline (Economics, Agricultural Economics or related).

Candidates due to complete their primary or Master’s Degree in coming months are eligible to apply for the scholarship and should indicate the expected result (which must be verified ahead of any formal offer being made).

If the first language of the applicant is not English, the applicant is required to confirm the compliance with English language requirements. Please see the following link with regard to these requirements: https://www.ucc.ie/en/study/comparison/english/postgraduate/

Responsibilities and Duties

• To conduct a specified programme of research under the supervision and direction of the supervisory team.

• To engage in appropriate training and professional development opportunities as required by the supervisory team, School or College in order to develop research skills and competencies.

• The research is expected to produce publications in international peer reviewed journals.

• To engage in the wider research and scholarly activities of the School or College.

The PhD student may be based in the Department of Economics, CUBS or Teagasc, Athenry.  Both institutions are committed to providing a dynamic and supportive learning and research environment, which recognises the diverse backgrounds and interests of both students and staff. In line with this, the successful applicant will be provided with a supportive supervisory team and will be provided with learning and networking opportunities to attain the highest standards of academic excellence. This scholarship seeks to build on our already strong cohort of PhD scholars.

Award

The scholarship funding includes a flat-rate stipend of €25,000 per annum and a maximum of €6,000 per annum. Any fees in excess of this amount will be addressed by the university. The scholarship is tenable for 4 years, subject to satisfactory progress.

It is envisaged that the scholarship will commence on 1st October 2025, or 1st January 2026 at the latest.