The CMU is Trinity College Dublins central animal services facility, supporting a wide range of biomedical and health sciences research through the provision of regulated, ethical animal care services. The unit is registered and approved under EU and national legislation (SI 543 of 2012), with the Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) designated as the Competent Authority under Directive 2010/63/EU. It provides critical infrastructure and technical expertise to support key scientific research across the entire University. The Chief Technical Officer 2 (CTO2) plays a key leadership role within the CMUs technical team, with responsibility for the practical coordination, supervision, and day-to-day support of approximately 11 technical officers and laboratory attendants. Working closely with the Chief Technical Officer 1 (CTO1)who holds formal line management responsibilitythe CTO2 acts as a team leader, ensuring consistent delivery of high standards in animal welfare, technical service provision, and health and safety compliance. The role is central to maintaining operational continuity across multiple CMU sites, delivering hands-on training, supporting SOP implementation, and ensuring adherence to national and EU legislation. In the absence of the CTO1, the CTO2 will be requested to assume delegated responsibilities from the Director of Operations and Facilities to maintain service delivery and staff support. Post status: Permanent Hours of Post: 36.5 hours per week Salary: Appointment will be made on the Chief Technical Officer 2 Pay Scale Salary Scale] at a point in line with Government Pay Policy [€69,11 to €78,071 per annum How to apply: To assist the selection process, candidates should submit a full Curriculum Vitae (with contact details (email) of three referees) and a Cover Letter (2 x A4 pages maximum) that specifically address the requirements of the post and the following in particular: Please explain how your qualifications comply with the essential requirements of this post (degree in biological or animal sciences, IAT level 3) with significant experiential learning. Please detail the nature of your experience in relation to working with laboratory animals and in providing instruction to staff under your care. An understanding of the ethical principles, European regulations, legislation and accepted standards as they apply to the use of animals for research is highly desirable. Please indicate your level of knowledge, how it was obtained, and experience acquired to date in regulatory affairs. PLEASE NOTE: Candidates who do not submit this additional information may not be considered for shortlisting Closing Date: 12 noon (Irish Standard Time) 27th February 2026 Application will only be accepted by applying online through the Trinity Jobs Portal Applications must be made by the date and time specified. 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. Skills: exp in a senior technical animal research facility knowledge of laboratory animal handling Deep understanding of animal welfare and husbandry detailed understanding of legislation Benefits: pension
Trinity is Irelands leading university and is ranked 75th in the world (QS World University Rankings 2026). Founded in 1592, the University is steeped in history with a reputation for excellence in education, research, and innovation, which has been inspiring generations of thinkers for over 400 years. Post ID: 038892 Post Summary**:-** Reporting to the Head of Teaching, Research and User Experience, the Subject Librarian works as part of a team to design, deliver, coordinate, and assess a range of learning activities for the development of digital and information literacies across the university. They provide dedicated support to undergraduate and postgraduate students and researchers and staff in The Faculty of Health Sciences and The Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. They implement innovative pedagogical practices, both in person and online, that are impactful and deliver an excellent learner experience. The Subject Librarian progresses the strategic aims of the Library and contributes to the Universitys teaching and learning strategy. Post status: Specific Purpose Contract This specific purpose contract is for filling an Assistant Librarian 2 vacancy on a temporary basis pending the return of the postholder from authorised leave. 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. The Unfair Dismissals Acts, 1977-2015 shall not apply to your dismissal consisting only of the cessation of the said purpose. Hours of Post: 35 hours per week Salary: This appointment will be made on the Assistant Librarian 2 Salary Scale (€46,242 - €63,550 per annum) at a point in line with current Government pay policy. monthly/weekly payscales. ( How to apply: To assist the selection process, applicants should submit a Curriculum Vitae and a Cover Letter (maximum one A4 page) that specifically addresses the following points: Clearly outline relevant experience and how this experience has contributed to their knowledge. Demonstrate, through past examples, their ability to work on their own initiative and to resolve problems. Applicants who do not address these requirements in their cover letter will not be considered at the shortlisting stage. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system. Please see the Job Description below for this position. Closing Date: 12 noon (Irish Standard Time) 19th February 2026 Application will only be accepted by applying online through the Trinity Jobs Portal Applications must be made by the date and time specified. 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. Informal enquiries about this post should be made to Siobhn Dunne, Head of Teaching, Research Support & User Experience, via e-mail: Application queries about this post, please email Andrea Free at and include the Competition ID number in the subject heading. Our Values - putting our words into action Values matter. They are key to the success of our Strategic Plan. We centre our behavioural values around the importance of belonging. We recognise that the university will thrive by each of us respecting and caring for one another. We know we can achieve much more through working together. We know too that we must take responsibility for our actions and be accountable. We must, and will never stop, imagining. And through being nature positive we connect not just with the environment but with our ambitions for a sustainable future. At Trinity, we are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from all individuals, including those with disabilities, those who have followed non-traditional career paths, and those who have taken time out for reasons such as family or caring responsibilities. We also welcome international applicants, including those who have been displaced due to conflict or war. Trinity College Dublin is Irelands premier university. We are an EU Sustainable Gender Equality Champion and hold an Athena Swan Silver Award, recognising our ongoing work to advance gender equality both within Trinity and across the higher education sector. Trinity is committed to supporting worklife balance and creating a family-friendly working environment.
Career Progression and Promotions Manager Human Resources Post ID: 038887 Lead and manage end-to-end talent processes including probation, performance management, academic and clinical promotions, progression rounds, academic titles, retention, and tenure-track reviews. Oversee and deliver major strategic HR projects such as new and revised policies for probation, promotions, clinical promotions, tenure track, academic titles, and performance management. Build strong relationships and collaborate across HR and the University, providing expert guidance to stakeholders while managing a small team and supporting the Head of Talent. Full-time permanent position About Trinity: Trinity is Irelands leading university and is ranked 75th in the world (QS World University Rankings 2026). Founded in 1592, the University is steeped in history with a reputation for excellence in education, research, and innovation, which has been inspiring generations of thinkers for over 400 years. . About the role: Human Resources seeks to appoint a Career Progression and Promotions Manager. The role holder will contribute to the development of the Career Progression and Promotion Team, and lead and manage key talent processes and strategic and operational projects. The role holder is responsible for managing all of the key talent processes end to end including Probation, Performance Management, all promotion and progression rounds in line with the relevant policies and procedures including but not limited to Junior Academic Progression (Assistant Professor Merit Bar Review and/or Accelerated Advancement), Senior Academic Promotions, Senior Academic and Academic Consultant Promotions in conjunction with the School of Dental Science and the Dublin Dental University Hospital, Clinical Staff Promotions, confined promotion rounds, Senior Adjunct and Honorary Professor Titles, Academic Retention, and the Annual Reviews for Assistant Professors on Tenure Track. As the Career Progression and Promotions Manager you will: Lead end-to-end talent processes including probation, promotions, progressions, titles and retention. Coordinate academic and clinical promotion committees and all associated review rounds. Oversee progression processes for technical and professional staff across the University. Drive working groups and focus groups to support policy and process development. Provide expert guidance on complex HR queries related to talent policies and procedures Work collaboratively across HR to deliver efficient, high-quality talent processes and meet key deadline To be successful in this role you will need: University degree in a relevant field or substantial proven experience in a comparable role. Minimum 5+ years Human Resources experience with direct interaction and accountability to senior stakeholders. Excellent communication skills, including presentations, report writing, briefing documents, and confident engagement at all levels. Ability to build effective relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders. Ability to facilitate workshops, committee briefings, and training programmes related to career progression and promotions. Proven ability to work on own initiative, manage multiple priorities and projects, and meet deadlines. Strong understanding of HRs role in talent management, particularly career progression and promotion processes. Experience in project management, including planning, stakeholder engagement, budget monitoring, and status reporting. Up-to-date knowledge of Irish employment law, HR best practice, and public-sector requirements relevant to probation, academic progressions, promotions, and academic titles. Up-to-date understanding of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion principles, including Athena Swan, and their application to talent management. Proficiency in working with HR systems. Proficient in data analysis and interpretation, including reporting and statistics (e.g., CoreHR Insights, MS Excel). Understanding of the Data Protection Act, GDPR, and effective information security principles. Proven experience maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive data with discretion. Salary: This appointment will be made on the Administration 1 (Points 1 - 3) salary scale (€70,240- €90,865 per annum) in line with current Government pay policy Hours of Post: 35 hours per week How to apply: Applicants are expected to submit a Curriculum Vitae and a Personal Statement of how their experience aligns to the role profile (no more than one page). Applicants who do not submit the application requirements above will not be considered at the short list stage. Applications must be submitted by the closing date specified through eRecruitment. Any Applications which are still in progress at the closing time on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system. Please see the Job Description below for this position. Interviews: First round interviews are expected to take place in person on Thursday, 12 March 2026. Further Information Informal enquiries should be directed to the Head of Talent, Fidelma Haffey, at . Recruitment-related queries should be emailed to . APPLICATIONS CLOSE: Friday, 20th February 2026 at 12:00 noon Our Values - putting our words into action Values matter. They are key to the success of our Strategic Plan. We centre our behavioural values around the importance of belonging. We recognise that the university will thrive by each of us respecting and caring for one another. We know we can achieve much more through working together. We know too that we must take responsibility for our actions and be accountable. We must, and will never stop, imagining. And through being nature positive we connect not just with the environment but with our ambitions for a sustainable future. At Trinity, we are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. Trinity welcomes applications from all individuals, including those applicants with disabilities, those who may have had non-traditional career paths, those who have taken time out for reasons including family or caring responsibilities. We also welcome international applicants including those whom have been displaced due to war. Trinity College Dublin is Irelands premier University. We are an EU Sustainable Gender Equality Champion, and we hold an Athena Swan Silver award, recognising our ongoing work to advance gender equality both within Trinity and in the Higher Education sector. Trinity is committed to supporting work-life balance and to creating a family-friendly working environment. Skills: Human Resources Careers Promotions Probations
Overview The Head of Research Ethics and Integrity is a newly established strategic leadership role reporting to the Director of Research of Trinity Research. Working within Trinity Research’s Senior Leadership Team, the post holder will foster and embed a thriving culture of research integrity across the University’s Faculties and professional services units, helping to ensure that all research is performed to the highest standards and in an ethically robust manner. The postholder will lead a team of three – the Research Ethics and Integrity Officer and the Clinical Sponsorship and Regulatory Affairs function – providing strategic leadership to the university’s research ethics and integrity structures. They will work across all Faculties, Schools and professional units, providing specialist and pragmatic advice and guidance to university staff on all matters relating to research ethics and research integrity. They will be responsible for ensuring that processes and training are in place to support researchers and students to conduct research that complies with legislation, external regulations, research policies and good research practice. They will be responsible for reviewing the university’s relevant suite of policies, implementing changes and developing new ones as required. Details Post status: Permanent Hours of Post: 35 hours per week Salary: This appointment will be made on the Administrative 1 (Points 1-6), Salary Scale (€70,240 - €111,219 per annum) at a point in line with current Government pay policy. monthly/weekly payscales. (tcd.ie) Application process How to apply: In order to assist the selection process, applicants should submit a Curriculum Vitae and a Cover Letter (1to 2 A4 page(s)) that specifically address the following points in their application. Applicants should clearly address their experience and how they obtained their knowledge in their application. Illustrate, through past example, their ability to work on their own initiative and resolve problems. Closing Date: 12 noon (Irish Standard Time) 30th January 2026. Applications will only be accepted online through the Trinity Jobs Portal https://my.corehr.com/pls/trrecruit/erq_jobspec_details_form.jobspec?p_id=038190. Applications must be made by the date and time specified. 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. Interviews will be held on 26th February 2026 Informal enquiries about this post should be made to Sally Smith - Sally.Smith@tcd.ie #J-18808-Ljbffr
A prestigious university in Dublin is seeking a Head of Research Ethics and Integrity to lead efforts in ensuring research is conducted at the highest ethical standards. The role includes strategic leadership of a team focused on research ethics across various faculties. Responsibilities include providing advice, supporting compliance with regulations, and developing necessary policies. Candidates should demonstrate experience in research ethics and the ability to manage teams effectively. This is a permanent position with a competitive salary range. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Trinity is Irelands leading university and is ranked 75th in the world (QS World University Rankings 2026). Founded in 1592, the University is steeped in history with a reputation for excellence in education, research, and innovation, which has been inspiring generations of thinkers for over 400 years. The Technical Officer will play a key role in ensuring the effective and efficient delivery of undergraduate teaching programmes, experimental project work and research activities within the Discipline of Mechanical, Manufacturing and Biomedical Engineering. They will support the implementation and operation of mechanical and manufacturing devices ensuring continuity of research and teaching activities throughout the Discipline as well as providing training and demonstrations to students and researchers. The successful candidate will have a genuine interest in STEM, particularly Mechanical Engineering. The candidate will be a strong and motivated team player, who can problem solve and is able to propose and implement change. Post Status: Permanent Hours of Post: 36.5 hours per week Salary: Appointment will be made on the Technical Officer Pay Scale Salary Scale] at a point in line with Government Pay Policy [€40,243 to €60,948 per annum] New Entrants to the Public Sector will be appointed on Point 1 of the Scale, €40,243 per annum Qualifications for New Staff (from 1 January 2007) Entry to the profession will require relevant Honours degree. National Certificate on Entry- Qualifications for Existing Staff (before 1 January 2007) The preferred candidate if an MSc holder on entry, with a minimum of 3 years experience (that must be relevant), may be appointed at Senior Technical Officer level. How to Apply: In order to assist the selection process, applicants should submit a Cover Letter (1x A4 page) and a Curriculum Vitae that specifically address the following points in their application. Applicants must have at least 2 years practical experience in an engineering environment. Applicants should clearly describe this experience and how they obtained their knowledge. Candidates should show how their experience aligns with the requirements of this post, as listed above under Knowledge & Experience and Skills. Applicants should give specific examples as evidence of their experience and the skills sought. Candidates should demonstrate through past example, their ability to work on their own initiative and as part of a team to resolve problems. Please note: Applicants who do not address the application requirements above in their cover letter will not be considered at the short list stage. Applicants should note that the interview process for this appointment may include a test of practical skills in the mechanical workshop or a presentation here in the Discipline of Mechanical, Manufacturing and Biomedical Engineering. Closing Date: 12 noon (Irish Standard Time) 19th February 2026 Application will only be accepted by applying online through the Trinity Jobs Portal Applications must be made by the date and time specified. 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. Interviews for this position will take place on 12th March 2026 Informal enquiries about this position should be addressed to Prof Conor Buckley, Head of Discipline or Mr. Mark Jordan, Chief Technical Officer At Trinity, we are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. Trinity welcomes applications from all individuals, including those applicants with disabilities, those who may have had non-traditional career paths, those who have taken time out for reasons including family or caring responsibilities. We also welcome international applicants including those who have been displaced due to war. Trinity College Dublin is Irelands premier University. We are an EU Sustainable Gender Equality Champion and we hold an Athena Swan Silver award, recognising our ongoing work to advance gender equality both within Trinity and in the Higher Education sector. Trinity is committed to supporting work-life balance and to creating a family-friendly working environment.
A leading educational institution in Dublin seeks a Chief Technical Officer 2 to lead the technical team and ensure high standards in animal welfare and compliance. This pivotal role involves supervising staff, coordinating technical services, and maintaining operational continuity across multiple sites. The ideal candidate should have a degree in biological or animal sciences, along with significant experience in managing laboratory animals, ensuring adherence to ethical principles and regulatory standards. Competitive salary and benefits offered. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Join to apply for the Chief Technical Officer 2 role at Trinity College Dublin Pay range This range is provided by Trinity College Dublin. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range The CMU is Trinity College Dublin’s central animal services facility, supporting a wide range of biomedical and health sciences research through the provision of regulated, ethical animal care services. The unit is registered and approved under EU and national legislation (SI 543 of 2012), with the Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) designated as the Competent Authority under Directive 2010/63/EU. It provides critical infrastructure and technical expertise to support key scientific research across the entire University. Responsibilities The Chief Technical Officer 2 (CTO2) plays a key leadership role within the CMU’s technical team, with responsibility for the practical coordination, supervision, and day‑to‑day support of approximately 11 technical officers and laboratory attendants. Working closely with the Chief Technical Officer 1 (CTO1)—who holds formal line management responsibility—the CTO2 acts as a team leader, ensuring consistent delivery of high standards in animal welfare, technical service provision, and health and safety compliance. The role is central to maintaining operational continuity across multiple CMU sites, delivering hands‑on training, supporting SOP implementation, and ensuring adherence to national and EU legislation. In the absence of the CTO1, the CTO2 will be requested to assume delegated responsibilities from the Director of Operations and Facilities to maintain service delivery and staff support. Job details Post status: Permanent Hours of post: 36.5 hours per week Salary: Appointment will be made on the Chief Technical Officer 2 Pay Scale at a point in line with Government Pay Policy (€69,111 to €78,071 per annum) How to apply To assist the selection process, candidates should submit a full Curriculum Vitae (with contact details of three referees) and a Cover Letter (2 x A4 pages maximum) that specifically address the requirements of the post and the following in particular: Please explain how your qualifications comply with the essential requirements of this post (degree in biological or animal sciences, IAT level 3) with significant experiential learning. Please detail the nature of your experience in relation to working with laboratory animals and in providing instruction to staff under your care. An understanding of the ethical principles, European regulations, legislation and accepted standards as they apply to the use of animals for research is highly desirable. Please indicate your level of knowledge, how it was obtained, and experience acquired to date in regulatory affairs. PLEASE NOTE: Candidates who do not submit this additional information may not be considered for shortlisting. Closing Date: 12 noon (Irish Standard Time) 5th February 2026. Application will only be accepted by applying online through the Trinity Jobs Portal. Informal enquiries about this post are welcome and may be made to Dr. Jack Prenderville (japrende@tcd.ie), Operations and Facilities Director, Comparative Medicine Unit, Trinity College Dublin. Seniority level: Associate Employment type: Full-time Job function: Research Industries: Veterinary Services and Higher Education Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Trinity College Dublin by 2x. #J-18808-Ljbffr
