Post Doctoral Researcher, Computer Science Maynooth University invites you to apply for the Post Doctoral Researcher, Computer Science role. Department: Computer Science Vacancy ID: 038343 Closing Date: 23-Nov-2025, 23:30hrs local Irish time Position Overview The ARC Hub for ICT, led by TU Dublin, supports ICT researchers in advancing high‑quality research opportunities with rapid commercial impact. This role focuses on the Meta Expressions project, developing expressive virtual characters and a user‑friendly character development tool that bridges industry applications to non‑technical users. Key Responsibilities Advance the research agenda in computer graphics, character animation, and user experience. Develop graphics‑based tools and data‑driven animation pipelines. Lead and coordinate the creation of the character development tool. Drive commercialization through licensing opportunities and spin‑out company creation. Participate in entrepreneurship training and innovation support offered by the ARC Hub. Qualifications PhD or equivalent experience in computer graphics, animation, game development, or related fields. Proven experience in character animation, game or UX development. Experience developing graphics‑based tools and data‑driven animation. Strong programming skills and ability to collaborate with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Compensation Post‑Doctoral Researcher (2025): €46,305 – €46,905 p.a. (2 points with increments). Public sector pay provisions apply. Application Details Applications must be submitted by the closing date and time specified above. Late applications will not be accepted. Equal Opportunity Statement Maynooth University is an equal opportunities employer. The position is subject to the Statutes of the University. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Digital Services Manager (Assistant Librarian Grade I) Department: Library Vacancy ID: 038323 Closing Date: Thursday 20 November 2025 23:30 hrs (local Irish time) We are seeking to recruit a Digital Services Manager (Assistant Librarian Grade I), a newly established post within the Collections and Digital Services team. This role will provide strategic and operational leadership for the Library’s digital services, with a focus on digitisation, digital access, and the sustainable management and preservation of digital collections. The post holder will manage the Digital Library function, including the supervision and development of the Digitisation team, and will lead on the design, implementation, and refinement of digital workflows and infrastructure. A key component of the role will be to ensure effective collaboration with the Special Collections and Archives unit, in particular with the Special Collections Manager (Assistant Librarian Grade I), to support the digitisation and discovery of the Library’s unique and distinctive collections, and will play a pivotal role in shaping the Library’s digital strategy, aligning operational delivery with institutional priorities in teaching, research, and public engagement. Reporting to the Head of Collections and Digital Services, the post holder will contribute to the long‑term vision for sustainable digital collections at Maynooth University, supporting service innovation, staff development, and strategic partnerships in the digital arena. Salary Scale Assistant Librarian – Grade I (2025): €61,259 – €71,717 p.a. (6 points) Appointments will be made in accordance with public sector pay provisions. Applications must be submitted by the closing date and time specified above. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system. Late applications will not be accepted. Maynooth University is an equal opportunities employer The position is subject to the Statutes of the University #J-18808-Ljbffr
Assistant Professor / Lecturer in Politics We are seeking an excellent academic to join our staff as an Assistant Professor / Lecturer in Politics. We are seeking a candidate who can add to our distinctive profile of research, teaching and public engagement in Politics. Department Sociology Vacancy ID 038303 Responsibilities The person appointed will have a proven record of teaching, research and publication, appropriate to career stage. They will be expected to make a strong contribution to the teaching programme of the Department and undertake teaching duties on the Department’s undergraduate and postgraduate programmes as well as the supervision of Masters and PhD students, particularly in areas related to political analysis. Research Expectations The appointee will be expected to build a strong research profile that supports the University’s research strategy including affiliating to the Research Institutes, where appropriate and working with colleagues on national and international research. The appointee will be expected to sustain and conduct research, engage in scholarship of quality and substance and generate publications of international standard. Salary Scale Assistant Professor / Lecturer: €64,753 – €102,539 p.a. (7 points) Assistant Lecturer: €42,099 – €71,998 p.a. (14 points) Appointments will be made in accordance with public sector pay provisions. Closing Date 23:30hrs (local Irish time) on Sunday 30th of November 2025. Application Procedure Applications must be submitted by the closing date and time specified above. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system. Late applications will not be accepted. Equal Opportunities Maynooth University is an equal opportunities employer. Statutory Information The position is subject to the Statutes of the University. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Position Summary We are seeking an excellent academic to join our staff as an Assistant Lecturer in Law, on a specified purpose contract, for maternity leave cover, to support the delivery of our undergraduate and postgraduate Law programmes. Responsibilities Candidate should have an excellent broad knowledge of law. The person appointed will have a proven record of teaching, research and publication, appropriate to career stage. They will be expected to make a strong contribution to the teaching programme of the School, to undertake teaching duties on the School’s undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, and to supervise students’ research projects. The appointee will be expected to build a strong research profile that supports the University’s research strategy, including affiliating to the Research Institutes, where appropriate, and working with colleagues on national and international research. Qualifications The appointee will be expected to sustain and conduct research, engage in scholarship of quality and substance, and generate publications of international standard. Salary & Benefits Assistant Lecturer (2025): €42,099 – €71,998 p.a. (14 points). Appointments will be made in accordance with public sector pay provisions. Closing Date Applications must be submitted by 30-Nov-2025, 23:30 hrs (local Irish time) on Sunday 30th of November 2025. Late applications will not be accepted. Any applications still in progress at the closing time on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system. Equal Opportunities Maynooth University is an equal opportunities employer. The position is subject to the Statutes of the University. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Overview Department: School of Law & Criminology Vacancy ID: 038203 Closing Date: 23-Nov-2025 Position We are seeking an excellent academic to join our staff as an Assistant Professor / Lecturer in Law on a full-time permanent basis. The person appointed will have a proven record of teaching, research, and publication, appropriate to career stage. The successful applicant will be expected to make a strong contribution to the teaching programme of the School and to undertake teaching duties on the School’s undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, as well as the supervision of Master’s degree and PhD students. Areas of expertise Applications are welcome from those with expertise in all areas of law. Areas of particular interest include, but are not limited to, private law and/or corporate law, and most specifically Company Law, Business Law, Capital Markets Law, Commercial Law, Comparative Law, Contract Law, Insurance Law, Mooting, and Tax Law (and cognate areas of research and teaching interest). Research expectations The appointee will be expected to build a strong research profile that supports the University’s research strategy, including affiliating to the Research Institutes, where appropriate, and working with colleagues on national and international research. The appointee will be expected to sustain and conduct research, engage in scholarship of quality and substance, and generate publications of international standard. Salary Assistant Professor / Lecturer: €64,753– €102,539 p.a. (7 points) Assistant Lecturer: €42,099– €71,998 p.a. (14 points) Appointments will be made in accordance with public sector pay provisions. Closing date 23:30hrs (local Irish time) on Sunday 23rd of November 2025 Applications must be submitted by the closing date and time specified above. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system. Late applications will not be accepted. Equal opportunity Maynooth University is an equal opportunities employer The position is subject to the Statutes of the University #J-18808-Ljbffr
Overview Maynooth University’s (MU) current Strategic Plan has a primary aim to be a University goals of excellent research and scholarship with a clear research focus building on our existing research and generating new expertise to address current and future societal challenges. The Research Development Office (RDO) is seeking to appoint a Head of Research Talent and Research Life-cycle who will lead the establishment of the Talent development function and manage the research funding life-cycle within the RDO, ensuring strategic alignment and operational excellence. The role will be based in the Research Development Office which reports to the Director of Research Development under the remit of the Vice President for Research and Innovation. Details Vacancy ID: 038263 Closing Date: 05-Jan-2026 Salary Salary Scale: Senior Administration Officer III (2025): €91,282 – €128,914 p.a. (8 points) Appointments will be made in accordance with public sector pay provisions. Closing Date 23:30hrs (local Irish time) on Monday 5th of January 2026. Applications must be submitted by the closing date and time specified above. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system. Late applications will not be accepted. Equal Opportunities Maynooth University is an equal opportunities employer. The position is subject to the Statutes of the University. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Overview Department: Chemistry Vacancy ID: 038243 Closing Date: 16-Nov-2025 We are seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to work on a chemical education project on modernising laboratory education. The position is associated with a HEA funded (Irish Government’s Human Capital Initiative, HCI, supported by the National Training Fund) initiative. This large-scale inter-institutional educational initiative (involving MU, DkIT, TUS, UCC and DCU) explores the use of virtual laboratories as a teaching tool for the experimental sciences. The initiative will also involve working with both education technology providers, industry stakeholders and student partners. The project entails developing a new curriculum aimed at providing learners with enhanced technical and work readiness skills of relevance to the modern chemical sciences sector. The project involves using in-house and commercial virtual laboratory teaching resources and has developed a science lab recording studio at UCC. Responsibilities Developing a new curriculum aimed at providing learners with enhanced technical and work readiness skills relevant to the modern chemical sciences sector. Exploring the use of virtual laboratories as a teaching tool for the experimental sciences. Collaborating with education technology providers, industry stakeholders and student partners. Utilising in-house and commercial virtual laboratory teaching resources and contributing to the science lab recording studio at UCC. Salary Post-Doctoral Researcher (2025): €46,305 p.a. (1 point) Appointments will be made in accordance with public sector pay provisions. Closing date and application Closing date and time: 23:30hrs (local Irish time) on Sunday 16th of November 2025. Applications must be submitted by the closing date and time specified above. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system. Late applications will not be accepted. Other information Maynooth University is an equal opportunities employer The position is subject to the Statutes of the University #J-18808-Ljbffr
Department: Centre For Teaching and Learning Vacancy ID: 038183 Closing Date: 09-Nov-2025 About the Centre 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. The Centre for Teaching and Learning (CTL) at Maynooth University works to inspire, enable and enhance effective and innovative teaching practice in the University. We are a multi‑disciplinary team of higher education professionals dedicated to strengthening a valued teaching and learning community and culture at Maynooth University. Position Overview We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Learning Technologist to join the Maynooth University Centre for Teaching and Learning. The Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) team is situated within the Centre for Teaching and Learning (CTL) and works to promote, support, and develop good practice and innovation in digital education across the institution. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting and promoting the use of the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) and learning technologies across the University to enrich the student learning experience. The post-holder will provide support, guidance and training on the use of learning technologies in a range of teaching contexts and contribute to staff professional learning initiatives, including CTL programmes, workshops and institutional projects. Salary Administrative Officer II (2025): €46,418– €65,806 p.a. (9 points) Application Details Applications must be submitted via the Online Recruitment Portal by the closing date and time: 23:30hrs (local Irish time) on Sunday, 9th November 2025. Late applications will not be accepted. Maynooth University is an equal opportunities employer. The position is subject to the Statutes of the University. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Department: Geography Vacancy ID: 038063 Closing Date: 02-Nov-2025 Project Overview The Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) C3S2 311_Bis Project, led by ICARUS, Maynooth University in collaboration with KNMI, the University of Salerno, and a network of international partners, supports the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) in delivering high-quality climate data and services. The Service contract builds on previous C3S activities, ensuring continuity and reliability during a period of global uncertainty. Key Areas Data Rescue – enhancing the joint WMO–C3S data rescue portal, developing a prototype image repository, improving the Data Deposition Service, and developing innovative approaches to data rescue, including student involvement, AI/ML and international collaborations. In-situ Observations – expanding and improving climate datasets in the Climate Data Store, updating land, marine, and upper-air holdings, and advancing global reference datasets in collaboration with international partners. Gridded Data & Climate Information – developing and maintaining key European gridded products (e.g. E-OBS, EOBS-EU, NGCD, LAPrec, EURADCLIM) and contributing to flagship outputs such as the European State of the Climate report. Support Functions The project also supports communications, outreach, training, and quality assurance across the wider C3S programme. Research Assistant Role We are seeking a research assistant with experience in the climate data rescue, as well as knowledge of the collation, processing and provision of historical land meteorological data. The post will support a Copernicus Climate Change Service contract that is anticipated to run through to 30/06/28. Salary and Contract Salary Scale Research Assistant Level 1 (2025): €33,292 – €34,545 p.a. (3 points) Appointments will be made in accordance with public sector pay provisions. Application Details Applications must be submitted by the closing date and time specified above. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system. Late applications will not be accepted. Maynooth University is an equal opportunities employer. The position is subject to the Statutes of the University. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Department: Geography Vacancy ID: 038083 Closing Date: 02-Nov-2025 The Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) C3S2 311_Bis Project, Led By ICARUS, Maynooth University In Collaboration With KNMI, The University Of Salerno, And a Network Of International Partners, Supports The European Centre For Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) In Delivering High-quality Climate Data And Services. The Service Contract Builds On Previous C3S Activities, Ensuring Continuity And Reliability During a Period Of Global Uncertainty. This Work Covers Three Main Areas: Data Rescue – enhancing the joint WMO–C3S data rescue portal, developing a prototype image repository, improving the Data Deposition Service, and developing innovative approaches to data rescue, including student involvement, AI/ML and international collaborations. In-situ Observations – expanding and improving climate datasets in the Climate Data Store, updating land, marine, and upper-air holdings, and advancing global reference datasets in collaboration with international partners. Gridded Data & Climate Information – developing and maintaining key European gridded products (e.g. E-OBS, EOBS-EU, NGCD, LAPrec, EURADCLIM) and contributing to flagship outputs such as the European State of the Climate report. The project also supports communications, outreach, training, and quality assurance across the wider C3S programme. Position We are seeking a research assistant with experience in the climate data rescue, as well as knowledge of the collation, processing and provision of historical land meteorological data. The post will support a Copernicus Climate Change Service contract that is anticipated to run through to 30/06/28. Salary Scale Senior Post-Doctoral Research: €54,308–€55,835 p.a. (2 points) Post-Doctoral Researcher: €46,305 – €52,862 p.a. (6 points) Appointments will be made in accordance with public sector pay provisions. Application details Closing Date: 23:30hrs (local Irish time) on Sunday 2nd of November 2025. Applications must be submitted by the closing date and time specified above. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system. Late applications will not be accepted. Maynooth University is an equal opportunities employer. The position is subject to the Statutes of the University. #J-18808-Ljbffr
