Research Integration and Innovation Manager, UCD Economics, 36 months

Applications are invited for a temporary post of a Research Integration and Innovation Manager within UCD School of Economics. 

The Centre for Energy Decarbonisation is a national, co-led research centre funded by Research Ireland (Taighde Éireann), bringing together a consortium of leading universities and partners to deliver internationally leading, interdisciplinary research to support the transition to a low-carbon, secure, and resilient energy system. 

Reporting to the Centre co-Directors, the Integration and Innovation Manager will lead the operational management of the Centre's activities at University College Dublin, working in close partnership with the corresponding role at University College Cork to ensure effective coordination and integration across the national consortium. The successful applicant will manage a local operations team, support the delivery of the Centre's strategic, research, and innovation objectives, and enable collaboration across academic, industry, policy, and societal stakeholders to maximise impact. 

Salary Range: €94,500 - €108,000 Per Annum

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

Closing date: 12:00 noon (local Irish time) on 28 May 2026. 

Applications must be submitted by the closing date and time specified. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time of 12:00 noon (Local Irish Time) on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system. UCD are unable to accept late applications. 

UCD do not require assistance from Recruitment Agencies. Any CVs submitted by Recruitment Agencies will be returned. 

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