16 Research jobs in County Dublin

Job Title: Research Programme Manager Reporting To: Profs Killian Hurley and Imran Sulaiman Location: Education and Research Centre, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Beaumont Hospital, Dublin. School (or department): Department of Medicine. Contract type/duration: 1 year contract with an option to extend to 3-5 years. Salary expectation: Starting at €48,000, aligned with IUA salary scales. Closing date for applications: August 25th 2025. Interview date: End of August 2025. RCSI is a community of academic, research, clinical and professional staff working collaboratively to lead the world to better health. Here, you will thrive in an innovative and inclusive atmosphere and your personal development and wellbeing will be supported. We invite you to join us to help deliver on our exciting mission "To educate, nurture and discover for the benefit of human health". For each of the last six years, RCSI has been positioned in the Top 300 of universities worldwide in the Times Higher World University Rankings. We are proud that RCSI ranks fifth in the world for "Good Health and Well-being" in the Times Higher Education #SDG #SDG Impact Rankings 2024. This reflects our commitment to supporting people of all ages to live healthy lives and our work to promote the concepts of well-being and positive health. Our values of Respect, Collaboration, Scholarship and Innovation continue to unite and direct our purpose. Innovating for a Healthier Future 2023-2027 is RCSI's new five-year strategic plan. Through it, RCSI will enhance human health by meeting the health workforce needs of society, creating the insights and inventions that drive health improvements, and working in partnership with patients and the public in support of better health and well-being for all. The strategy unites the RCSI community in supporting the UN Sustainable Development Goals - with a particular focus on Goal 3, which targets good health and well-being. More details about RCSI can be ; in particular. RCSI is a community of academic, research, clinical and professional staff working collaboratively to lead the world to better health. Here, you will thrive in an innovative and inclusive atmosphere and your personal development and wellbeing will be supported. We invite you to join us to help deliver on our exciting mission "To educate, nurture and discover for the benefit of human health". We seek candidates whose experience to date has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to the "Race Equality Action Plan 2025-2029" at RCSI. Our students come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds. This makes our university stronger and ensures we hire the best talent. Job Responsibilities: Program Coordination and Support: Assist in the development and execution of research programme goals and timelines. Coordinate day-to-day operations of research projects, ensuring that all activities are aligned with project objectives. Manage biobank and sample sharing with collaborators, including liaising with the legal team regarding material transfer agreements, tracking shipping and submitting ethics agreements and amendments. Provide administrative support to researchers, faculty, and staff involved in research programmes and help to onboard new people and advertise new positions. Organise meetings, workshops, conferences and other events related to research activities. Research Compliance and Documentation: Ensure all research programs comply with relevant regulations, ethical guidelines, and institutional policies. Maintain accurate records of research progress, meetings, budgets, and outcomes. Prepare and maintain documentation for research proposals, reports, and presentations. Data Management and Reporting: Track and report on the status of ongoing research projects, ensuring key milestones and deadlines are met. Manage databases and biobanks related to research projects, ensuring data accuracy and availability. Prepare periodic reports for stakeholders, highlighting key findings, challenges, and recommendations. Collaboration and Communication: Act as a liaison between researchers, external partners including patient charities, and other departments involved in research activities. Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders online, in social media, in print and in personal communications to ensure timely and efficient information flow. Assist in the preparation of presentations, grants, and other materials for conferences or funding opportunities. Budget and Resource Management: Support budget development, tracking, and financial reporting for research programs. Assist in resource allocation and ensure that research teams have the necessary tools and materials to conduct their work. Knowledge & Experience - (Essential): Education: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Science, Research Administration, Business Administration). Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience in research coordination, program management, or postdoctoral experience in a related scientific field. Skills: Strong organisational abilities. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Excellent presentation and computer skills. Proficiency in digital tools and platforms for communication, collaboration, and presentation (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, Zoom). Experience developing and working with large datasets and databases Personal Attributes: Experience working with database software (e.g. RedCAP) Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills. Able to prioritise tasks and manage time efficiently in a fast-paced environment. Enthusiastic, adaptable, and able to work in a collaborative environment. Desirable Skills Experience in academic or scientific research settings is preferred. Familiarity with research compliance regulations (Research ethics committee, FAIR data, GDPR, etc.) is a plus. We are all too aware that imposter syndrome and the confidence gap can sometimes stop fantastic candidates putting themselves forward, so please do submit an application - we'd love to hear from you. Application Process Please apply online through the RCSI careers portal on or before 11:45pm on 25th of August with your CV and cover letter. Informal Enquiries: Informal enquiries are invited in the first instance through Prof Killian Hurley or Prof Imran Sulaiman, Human Resources Department (email: , ). All applications for this post must be made through the career's webpage HR can arrange for relevant queries on the academic aspects of the role to be addressed by the hiring manager. Please note we do not accept CVs directly.

Applications are invited for a Temporary 18-monthpost of a Head of Strategic Research Partnerships within UCD Research and Innovation. UCD Research provides integrated research services to the UCD research community. In accordance with the new UCD Strategy 2030, the intention is to provide this service across the full research lifecycle, including research development, post-award and research impact. A core element of this is the development and nurturing of strategic research partnerships. 95 Senior Administrative Officer III _2010 Salary Scale: €91,282 - €28,912 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 27th August 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. Tugtar cuireadh d'iarratais ar post Post Sealadach - 18 M Ceann na gComhphirtochta Taighde Straitéisea chalaistigh de Taighde & Nulaocht UCD. Solthraonn Taighde UCD seirbhs comhthite taighde do phobal taighde UCD. I gcomhréir le Straitéis UCD 2030, at rnua, is é an aidhm an tseirbhs seo a chur ar fil ar fud shaolré iomln an taighde, lena n-irtear forbairt an taighde, taighde iar-dhmhachtana agus tionchar an taighde. T forbairt agus coth comhphirtochta straitéiseacha taighde mar chrolr de sin. 95 Scla Tuarastail Oifigeach Riarachin Sinsearach III_2010: €91,28 8,912 in aghaidh na bliana Déanfar an ceapachn ar scla agus de réir threoirlnte na Roinne Airgeadais Dta dnta: 12:00 uair (am itiil na hireann) ar 27.08.2025. N mr iarratas a bheith istigh faoin am agus dta at sonraithe. Déanfar aon iarratas at fs ar sil ag an am dnta 12:00 uair (Am itiil na hireann) ar an dta dnta sonraithe a scriosadh go huathoibroch ag an gcras. N féidir le UCD glacadh le hiarratais dhéanacha. Nl cnamh ag teastil UCD Ghnomhaireachta Earcaochta. Seolfar ar ais aon CV a chuir na Gnomhaireachta Earcaochta isteach. To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process click the Apply button below to Login/Register.

Title: EDI Research & Projects Officer Department: Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Unit Tenure: Permanent Location: 123 St. Stephens Green, Dublin 2 Reporting to: Head of EDI RCSI is a community of academic, research, clinical and professional staff working collaboratively to lead the world to better health. Here, you will thrive in an innovative and inclusive atmosphere and your personal development and wellbeing will be supported. We invite you to join us to help deliver on our exciting mission "To educate, nurture and discover for the benefit of human health". For each of the last six years, RCSI has been positioned in the Top 300 of universities worldwide in the Times Higher World University Rankings. We are proud that RCSI ranks fifth in the world for "Good Health and Well- being" in the Times Higher Education #SDG #SDG Impact Rankings 2024. This reflects our commitment to supporting people of all ages to live healthy lives and our work to promote the concepts of well-being and positive health. Our values of Respect, Collaboration, Scholarship and Innovation continue to unite and direct our purpose. Innovating for a Healthier Future 2023-2027 is RCSI's new five-year strategic plan. Through it, RCSI will enhance human health by meeting the health workforce needs of society, creating the insights and inventions that drive health improvements, and working in partnership with patients and the public in support of better health and well-being for all. The strategy unites the RCSI community in supporting the UN Sustainable Development Goals - with a particular focus on Goal 3, which targets good health and well-being. More details about RCSI can be ; in particular. RCSI is a community of academic, research, clinical and professional staff working collaboratively to lead the world to better health. Here, you will thrive in an innovative and inclusive atmosphere and your personal development and wellbeing will be supported. We invite you to join us to help deliver on our exciting mission "To educate, nurture and discover for the benefit of human health". We seek candidates whose experience to date has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to the "Race Equality Action Plan 2025-2029" at RCSI. Our students come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds. This makes our university stronger and ensures we hire the best talent. About the role: The EDI Research & Projects Officer will work as part of the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Unit on the implementation of the RCSI EDI Strategy 2023 -2027. The EDI Research & Projects Officer will be responsible for the following tasks, in coordination with the Head of EDI: Management of Ending Sexual Violence, Supporting Survivors and Promoting Consent (ESP) Manage cross-disciplinary Committee of RCSI stakeholders Key coordinator of ESP Forum, including secretariat function Organise three ESP meetings per annum Coordinate and monitor implementation of ESP Action Plan including management of subgroups. Management of SpeakOut, RCSI's anonymous reporting tool, delivery of related institutional reporting to internal stakeholders; Responsible for the delivery of HEA statutory reports including Gender Equality HEI Progress and ESVH in HEIs; Responsible for the delivery of evidence-based data and insights to inform and support EDI activity specifically related to Athena Swan including the delivery and analysis of the biennial EDI survey; Conducting qualitative and quantitative analysis of EDI data with a longitudinal and intersectional lens as well as national and international benchmarking; Conceptualising, researching and developing new funding and thought leadership opportunities to support and promote the work of the EDI Unit; Developing and maintaining suites of EDI policies in line with legislative requirements and updates; Liaising and building relationships with key stakeholders including HEA, EDI practitioner and research networks nationally and at EU level; Support other meetings and activity for RCSI staff equality networks, specifically the Parents and Carers' and Intercultural Networks; Contribute to EDI training and awareness raising initiatives including orientation, induction and guest lectures; Ensure all projects are delivered on time, within scope and within budget; Deliver other related projects and ad hoc tasks as required. Key Requirements: Qualifications: Third level qualification in relevant discipline for example equality, law, education, humanities, or the social sciences. Knowledge & Experience (Essential): Experience in a similar role Interest in and/or understanding of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Experience in use of Data Analysis tools e.g. using Excel, Power BI or equivalent. Ability to work with diverse and multifunctional teams Presentation/Facilitation skills Excellent management, interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills Excellent time management & ability to prioritise tasks Meticulous attention to detail Ambitious self-starter with track record of completing projects on time and under budget Adaptable, creative and innovative Ability to work independently and as part of a small team Desirable skills required Knowledge of Higher Education Sector in Ireland Experience working in EDI Knowledge & Experience (Desirable): Knowledge and understanding of third level education nationally or internationally; Ability to contribute effectively to thinking on policy issues relating to equality, including knowledge of the nature and variety of these sectors in Ireland; Ability to present complex ideas and issues in an accessible style and form; Have a commitment to equality, diversity & inclusion. We are all too aware that imposter syndrome and the confidence gap can sometimes stop fantastic candidates putting themselves forward, so please do submit an application - we'd love to hear from you. Application Process Please apply online through the RCSI careers portal on the closing date with your CV and cover letter. Informal Enquiries: Informal enquiries are invited in the first instance through Rebecca O'Brien, Human Resources Department (email: ). All applications for this post must be made through the career's webpage Rebecca can arrange for relevant queries on the academic aspects of the role to be addressed by the hiring manager. Please note we do not accept CVs directly. Employee Benefits At RCSI, we help care for our people so they can focus on our mission to Educate, nurture and discover for the benefit of human health. RCSI truly goes above and beyond to support its employees, ensuring they have everything they need to thrive both personally and professionally. Here's a glimpse of the fantastic benefit available: Health and Wellbeing: Our Inspire Programme promotes the importance of taking care of both our general health and mental health. Inspire manages the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) offered through SpectrumLife. Past events held by Inspire have included, workshops on mindfulness practices, yoga, nutritional advice, financial advice on mortgages, pensions & health insurance from leading experts, fitness challenges, baking competitions, weight loss programmes, annual flu vaccination campaign and many more. You can also enjoy access to an onsite gym for just €10 per month. Work -Life Balance: Maintaining a healthy work-life balance is crucial for fostering employee well-being, productivity, and overall satisfaction. At RCSI, we offer flexible working arrangements, study leave, and career breaks. In addition to 20 days of annual leave, employees receive an extra 6.5 days of university privilege days, which occur annually around the Christmas and Easter breaks. Family Benefits: RCSI offers enhanced family leave to our working parents with fully paid Maternity, Adoptive, Paternity and Surrogacy Leave. We also offer the first two weeks of Parents leave fully paid for, as well as the option to take Parental Leave until your child is 18 years old. We provide access to Platform 55, a new Parents Platform to support staff before, during, and after becoming a parent. We also offer flexible working, discounted Giraffe crche services of up to 20% and a Parents and Carers' Network. Financial Security: Benefit from automatic enrolment in a pension scheme with Willis Towers Watson with the employer contributions increasing with your length of service, Death in Service of up to 4 times your salary, long-term illness and disability income replacement, and free advice on health, motor, and home insurance. Discounted Services: Avail of discounted GP services, Taxsaver commuter tickets, the BiketoWork scheme, free eye tests at the National Optometry Centre, and discounted parking at St. Stephen's Green/RCSI car park. Recognition: At RCSI, we value and recognise the contributions of our staff through various awards and events, such as Long Service recognition, the Vice Chancellor Staff Awards, and through Research Day. Professional Growth: RCSI's Staff Learning and Development is committed to providing colleagues with opportunities and support to help them reach their full potential and thrive at work. Offerings include a comprehensive programme of staff training, management and leadership development, mentoring, coaching and funding support for further study. Staff Networks: Additionally, we support a range of staff networks, including the Women's Network, Postdoctoral Staff Network, Parents & Carers' Network, Project Manager's Network, LGBTI+ Network, Age Friendly Network etc. These networks help RCSI to foster a sense of community and inclusivity. Sports and Social Club: Engage in a variety of activities such as Yoga, Pilates and a variety of different Fitness classes. Enjoy social evenings, Book Clubs, Summer BBQs and one-off events like the Taste of Dublin, Bloom, Dublin Horse Show and Dublin Zoo. We also have a variety of discount tickets for shows and events through the year.

**Minimum qualifications:**
+ Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
+ 4 years of experience with program management within design or UX organizations.
+ 4 years of experience in program or operations management, and execution of end-to-end programs.
+ Experience analyzing data to gain insights into program performance and identify improvement opportunities, including proposing and executing analytical approaches.
**Preferred qualifications:**
+ Experience with User Research, or research-focused tools and methodologies.
+ Experience with participant sourcing or user acquisition strategies.
+ Experience with marketing or outreach campaigns for user acquisition.
+ Knowledge of UX methodologies, craft, culture, and processes.
The UX Infrastructure (UXI) team empowers over 6,000 UXers across more than 50 Google product teams by providing program management and a passion for user experience. We support Googlers in building user-centric products, from finding participants and onboarding UX agencies to designing user experience spaces.
Our specific team, UXI Research Operations, is dedicated to enabling exceptional product development by eliminating barriers to gathering user insights and delighting the millions of research participants who engage with Google. We provide crucial participant recruitment support, allowing UX Researchers (UXRs) to concentrate on their core craft and develop products. Participant sourcing is fundamental to our operations, ensuring the team can deliver essential recruitment services and meet stakeholder expectations for accessing participants needed to conduct effective research and gather high-quality insights that inform product development at Google.
User experience is at the forefront of how we create intuitive, innovative, and beautiful products that people love. We strive to learn and understand our users' needs, behaviors, and emotions to gather insights that inform product strategy and design. Our UX teams include designers, researchers, content strategists, and engineers who are passionate about quality, usability, and simplicity. We work on collaborative teams to solve complex challenges and craft experiences that highlight our products' unique capabilities and personalities. Our work touches billions while exemplifying a key principle that is core to Google's philosophy: "Focus on the user and all else will follow."
**Responsibilities:**
+ Build and maintain a robust participant pipeline for UX research and drive recruitment velocity by unblocking participant access challenges experienced by UXRs and Research Coordinators.
+ Manage a prioritized participant acquisition pipeline that addresses key user needs, whilst delivering effective sourcing solutions that drive impactful database growth for key audience profiles in target countries and cities.
+ Navigate tooling transitions to ensure participant pipelines are accurately sourced and engaged.
+ Streamline and optimize current workflows for collecting profile needs and triaging sourcing requests from stakeholders.
+ Establish campaign reports to provide visibility and transparency on the performance of launched sourcing campaigns.
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Role Purpose The primary purpose of this role is to provide general administrative support to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the Policy, Research & Strategy Division. As part of theDivisions Policy teams, you will help organise documentation, support project workflows, and assist with day-to-day operations. This role offers an excellent introduction to the inner workings of policy and strategy, providing the opportunity to develop practical skills and contribute to meaningful work. Candidates are advised that this will include supporting work on sensitive subject matters relating to online safety and illegal online content. About the Division The Policy, Research & Strategy Division ensures our client has a strong understanding of how traditional and online media impact the rights, interests, and welfare of citizens. It works to reflect these interests in the rules that govern broadcasters and online services, and in how those rules are enforced. The Divisions Policy teams work covers a wide range of online safety issues, including illegal harms, the protection of children and vulnerable adults, safeguarding democracy and fundamental rights, and developing codes and standards for media services. Key Responsibilities Providing general administrative assistance, including preparing correspondence and assisting with organising, filing and recording documentation; Assisting in the implementation of operational work activities, supporting managers and other colleagues; Data and file management, in line with our client's policies and requirements; Organising meetings and taking meeting minutes; Processing and handling queries from stakeholder groups; Organising travel arrangements for team members; Collating data/information for reporting, and report-writing The above is intended as a guide to the general range of duties and is intended to be neither definitive nor restrictive and is subject to review. Essential Criteria Relevant clerical/administration/customer service experience; Effective organisational and time-management skills; Good attention to detail; Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills Effective at prioritising and completing work to meet deadlines. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively across teams; Desirable Criteria Experience in the Irish public sector, particularly in a regulatory environment; Fluency in or a working knowledge of the Irish language. Benefits, Package & Pay This position is offered on a Permanent basis. Full time, 35 hrs per week Annual Leave: 22 days per annum The role will be a hybrid role combining home and office working. Our client's current hybrid policy is 2 days in the office. Our client's office is located at One Shelbourne Buildings, Shelbourne Road, Dublin 4, D04 NP20. For a full list of benefits see our client's website This position is graded at the Clerical Officer scale. Successful candidates will be appointed on the first point of the scale. Application Process If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit: A CV (recommended max 2 pages) and a Cover letter/personal statement (recommended max 1 page) outlining why you believe your skills, experience and values meet the requirements of the position via the application portal. Closing Date: 3pm 19th August 2025. Applications will not be accepted after this time. Skills: Administration Compliance Media File Management Communicating Benefits: Paid Holidays See Description

Job Description: We are seeking highly skilled and innovative individuals to join our new AI division. As AI Research and Development Engineers, you will play a crucial role in conducting research and developing cutting-edge AI technologies to enhance our products and services across the company. Working under the guidance of a Technical Lead, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify AI opportunities, design solutions, and implement AI systems to address business challenges. This role requires strong technical expertise in AI algorithms and machine learning techniques, as well as the ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities: Conduct research and development of AI technologies to drive innovation and create competitive advantage for the company. Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to identify AI opportunities and define project requirements. Design and implement machine learning models, algorithms, and AI systems to solve specific business problems and improve product performance. Analyze large-scale data sets to extract insights, identify patterns, and develop predictive models. Stay updated on the latest advancements in AI research and technology trends, and evaluate their potential applicability to company projects. Assist in the development of AI prototypes and proof-of-concepts to demonstrate feasibility and potential impact. Work closely with senior team members to refine AI solutions, optimize performance, and ensure alignment with technical standards and best practices. Collaborate with external partners, academia, and research institutions as needed to leverage expertise and resources for AI projects. Communicate progress, findings, and recommendations to project stakeholders and contribute to technical documentation and reports. Qualifications: Masters or Bachelor degree in computer science, artificial intelligence, machine learning, or a related field. Strong understanding of machine learning techniques, including supervised and unsupervised learning, deep learning, reinforcement learning, and natural language processing. Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, or Java, and experience with AI frameworks and libraries (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn). Experience working with large-scale data sets and applying statistical analysis and data mining techniques to extract insights and build predictive models. Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to independently research, analyze, and implement AI solutions to address complex business problems. Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work well in a team environment and contribute to cross-functional projects. Eagerness to learn and stay updated on emerging technologies and industry trends in AI and machine learning. Previous experience with AI research or development projects, internships, or coursework is a plus. Passion for AI and a strong desire to contribute to impactful projects that leverage cutting-edge technology. This position offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic team driving AI-driven innovation within our company. If you are passionate about AI and eager to apply your skills to real-world challenges, we encourage you to apply. Skills: AI ML Data Analysis Benefits: Laptop

Applications are invited for a Temporary 2 year post of a Research Accounts Administrator within UCD Finance. The Research Accounts Administrator plays a key supporting role in the financial management and administration of externally and internally funded research projects at UCD. 95 Senior Executive Assistant (2010) pay scale: €44,699 - €4,161 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 20th August 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. Tugtar cuireadh d'iarratais ar post Poist shealadacha 2 bhliain Riarthir Cuntas Taighde laistigh de Oifig Airgeadais UCD. T rl tacaochta lrnach ag an Riarthir Cuntais Taighde i mbainistocht airgeadais agus i riarachn tionscadal taighde at maoinithe go seachtrach agus go hinmhenach in UCD. 95 Scla Tuarastail Cntir Sinsearach Feidhmichin_2010: ,699 - ,161 In aghaidh na bliana. Déanfar an ceapachn ar scla agus de réir threoirlnte na Roinne Airgeadais Dta dnta: 12:00 uair (am itiil na hireann) ar 20.08.2025 N mr iarratas a bheith istigh faoin am agus dta at sonraithe. Déanfar aon iarratas at fs ar sil ag an am dnta 12:00 uair (Am itiil na hireann) ar an dta dnta sonraithe a scriosadh go huathoibroch ag an gcras. N féidir le UCD glacadh le hiarratais dhéanacha. Nl cnamh ag teastil UCD Ghnomhaireachta Earcaochta. Seolfar ar ais aon CV a chuir na Gnomhaireachta Earcaochta isteach. To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process click the Apply button below to Login/Register.

Purpose of Position: The Cloud Competency Centre (CCC) at the National College of Ireland invites applications for a Senior Research Fellow (postdoctoral level) to lead research and innovation activities across large-scale, EU-funded projects including DIGITAL4Business, DIGITAL4Sustainability, and GreenShift. These projects collectively support the European Union's Digital Decade agenda, advancing digital innovation and sustainability through research and innovation, higher education, structured work-based learning, and industry collaboration. This is a senior academic research role suited to an experienced researcher with demonstrable expertise in computer science, digital sustainability, and the design of advanced educational programmes in digital technologies. The successful candidate will lead both fundamental and applied research, curriculum innovation, and strategic stakeholder engagement. Working at the interface of academic inquiry, policy development, and industry integration, the postholder will play a pivotal role in the long-term positioning of NCI and CCC as key contributors to the EU's digital and green transitions. This is a rare opportunity to contribute to the development of novel research in distributed and sustainable systems, while also impacting teaching, policy, and European skills strategies in high-demand areas such as High-Performance Computing, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud, Cybersecurity, and Digital Sustainability. CCC The CCC is a research centre at the forefront of innovation in high-performance computing, parallel and distributed systems, open data, and distributed ledger technologies. The Centre is committed to advancing cutting-edge research while providing an inclusive, flexible working environment. We recognise the evolving nature of work and prioritise a work culture that accommodates diverse needs. The CCC supports flexible working hours, encouraging autonomy in managing time and responsibilities to meet agreed outcomes and deadlines. The Centre is also equipped with modern digital infrastructure to enable seamless hybrid and remote collaboration, ensuring that all team members can participate effectively in research activities, project meetings, and proposal development processes. Reporting to: Head of the Cloud Competency Centre Key Relationships: CCC Head CCC Principal Investigators Technical Staff of different EU-funded projects CCC EU Project Manager School of Computing staff External academic and industry partners involved in CCC projects Key Responsibilities: The Senior Research Fellow will be responsible for: Leading research and co-design activities across multiple international project consortia, including DIGITAL4Business, DIGITAL4Sustainability, and GreenShift. Developing and delivering innovative educational software tools aligned with EU-wide digital and green skills frameworks. Undertaking original, peer-reviewed research on sustainable scalable computer systems, digital skills infrastructures, innovative curricula techniques and tools, and ESG-compliant architectures. Providing leadership in the development of a comprehensive Digital Sustainability Skills Strategy, in partnership with European universities, VET providers, public sector agencies, and industry. Coordinating national and international workshops, hackathons, and dissemination activities showcasing project outputs and best practices. Contributing to strategic funding proposals, policy consultations, and international benchmarking exercises in digital education and sustainability. Supervising early-career researchers and postgraduate students affiliated with the Cloud Competency Centre. Representing NCI and the CCC in EU-level review meetings, skills partnership fora, and academic-industry consortia. Qualifications & Experience Required: The successful candidate must possess the following qualifications and experience: A PhD in Computer Science, Informatics, Information Sciences, or a closely aligned field. Demonstrable postdoctoral experience and a research track record (as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications, technical reports, and open-source artefacts) in computer science. Background in contributing to or drafting EU policy frameworks, skills strategies, or white papers in the field of advanced digital technologies and ICT sustainability. Engagement with education quality assurance, curriculum accreditation, or certification design (e.g. ECTS, ISCED, EQF). Experience working in large, multi-stakeholder international projects, preferably within the Horizon or DIGITAL Europe frameworks. Fluency in digital tools and programming languages relevant to research and prototyping (e.g. Python, C/C++, MATLAB) as well as Large Language Models. A strong ability to communicate complex technical ideas clearly and persuasively to both academic and non-academic stakeholders. Proven ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality outputs under deadline pressure. Contract: 36 Month Fixed Term Contract Salary: €64,410 per annum (Academic II salary band) Annual Leave: 34 days per annum Hours: Full time Probation: 6-month performance-based probation period Application Process: To apply, please submit a single PDF file containing your cover letter and CV, using the subject line: "36-month EU Senior Research Fellow, NCI Reference No: NCI 1012" Send your application to: Deadline: 15 th August 2025 at 17:00 GMT Interviews are expected to take place during the week commencing 25 th August 2025. The successful candidate will be expected to take up the post on 1 st September 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter. Note: The functions and responsibilities assigned to this position are based on the current stated role and objectives of the College. These functions and responsibilities may alter in line with any change in the role and objectives of the College. The successful applicant will be subject to Garda Vetting and must not have any convictions under the Sex Offenders Act 2001. Eligibility to Work All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the Republic of Ireland. The Importance of Confidentiality We would like to assure you that protecting confidentiality is our number one priority. You can expect that all enquires, applications and all aspects of the proceedings are treated as strictly confidential and are not disclosed to anyone, outside those directly involved in that aspect of the process.

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