Project Digital Archivist, 1FTE, Fixed Term

Applications are invited for the fixed term, full time post of Project Archivist at the University of Galway Library for a period of 6 months.  Please note that only those candidates with an accredited qualification are eligible to be shortlisted for interview. 

Information on the University's Strategic Plan is available at:  https://www.universityofgalway.ie/strategy2030/ 

For informal enquiries, please contact Catriona Cannon, Head of Heritage Collections and Digitisation, Email: catriona.cannon@universityofgalway.ie.   

Salary: Assistant Librarian salary scale: (Assistant Librarian 2: €51,297 to € 62,875 pro per annum; Assistant Librarian 1: € 60,239 to € 71,884 pro per annum) (applicable to new entrants effective from January, 2011) The relevant salary scale will be determined based on candidate’s experience and in accordance with the terms and in accordance with the terms and conditions of the QA321 University’s Remuneration & Payroll Policy. 

This appointment will be made on the Assistant Librarian 1/2 in line with current Government pay policy. 

Closing date for receipt of applications is 17:00 (Irish Time) on 2 October 2025. It will not be possible to consider applications received after the closing date.  

Interviews are expected to take place on campus in the University of Galway.  

Garda vetting may apply.  

Appointments will be conditional on work authorisation validation. Further details are available at www.dbei.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.