Research Assistant

Organisation/Company MAYNOOTH UNIVERSITY Research Field Educational sciences Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) First Stage Researcher (R1) Application Deadline 5 Jul 2026 - 00:00 (UTC) Country Ireland Type of Contract Other Job Status Part-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Department: School of Business

Vacancy ID: 042223

Closing Date: 05-Jul-2026

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 International Research on Energy Systems Integration, Education & Environment for Sustainability and Innovation Center (IRESI), is a research centre housed in the School of Business. IRESI's research focuses on propelling sustainable energy systems into the future by helping individuals, organisations, and institutions in the pursuit of a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable energy landscape.

We are seeking an engaged and community-minded Youth Committee Member to support the Research Ireland-funded RENEW project. This is a part time role, 0.4FTE, with stakeholder events and outreach activities that may occur outside of the standard working hours.

This role is designed for an individual with a strong interest in youth engagement, inclusive design, and environmentally focused solutions. The successful candidate will contribute to ensuring that youth perspectives are represented in the project's activities and outputs.

They will occasionally assist with stakeholder engagement events, outreach initiatives, and the co creation of ideas that reflect the needs and priorities of young people. This is an opportunity to gain experience in collaborative research, public engagement, and inclusive innovation, while contributing to a project with a strong environmental and societal focus.

Appointments will be made in accordance with public sector pay provisions.

Closing Date: 05-Jul-:30hrs (local Irish time) on Sunday, 5th of July 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.

Maynooth University is an equal opportunities employer.

The position is subject to the Statutes of the University.