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Department: Access Office Vacancy ID: 039423 Closing Date: 01-Feb-2026 We are seeking to appoint a Widening Participation Community Engagement Manager who will have responsibility for leading the strategic development and implementation of Maynooth University’s widening participation community engagement strategy ensuring alignment with national and institutional strategic objectives. The Widening Participation Community Engagement Manager will lead the development of partnerships with schools, communities, and other stakeholders to support underrepresented students in accessing and succeeding in higher education. Reporting to the Head of Access Operations, the Widening Participation Community Engagement Manager will manage a dedicated widening participation community engagement team, overseeing programme delivery, evaluation, and continuous improvement to enhance student progression and success. Administrative Officer 1 Salary Scale (2025): €59,220 – €84,494 p.a. (9 points) Appointments will be made in accordance with public sector pay provisions. Closing Date: 23:30hrs (local Irish time) on Sunday, 1st February 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

About us The Headache Group sits administratively within the Wolfson Sensory, Pain and Regeneration Centre within the School of Neuroscience, of the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience. The Headache Group was established to improve the lives of those with primary headache disorders through an integrated programme of research, teaching and clinical activity. About the role Applications are invited for doctors with suitable experience to work as a full time Clinical Research Fellow in the Headache Group. The post will contribute to their development as an independent clinical investigator. The post is suitable for a clinician who is seeking to learn about research methodologies or to a post-doctoral fellow who wants to take responsibility for the organisation and conduct of clinical research within the supportive framework of the Neuroscience Division with a specific interest in headache. The Clinical Research Fellow will benefit from the wide range of opportunities and training available within the Headache Group, Neurosciences and Neuroimaging, and Health and Social Care Divisions to develop clinical research skills and a personal portfolio of research. The post offers the opportunity to receive specialist training in headache disorders in one of the leading headache centres in the world. The post is full-time and primarily aimed at undertaking clinical research on funded projects investigating neuroimaging and neurophysiology of primary headache disorders, notably migraine and the trigeminal autonomic cephalalgias. We have established collaborations for cutting edge functional brain imaging to build on our expertise in headache disorders. We have established methods in the neurophysiology of trigeminal nociception and have established collaborations to extend our understanding of how sleep mechanisms interact with headache disorders. The post offers specialty training in all aspects of the clinical management of headache disorders. You will be offered a fixed term contract until 30th June 2028. About you To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience: Essential criteria Full GMC registration with valid license to practice Demonstrable early to intermediate research experience, preferably within Neurology or a related discipline Clinical neurology experience in hospital/secondary care setting Ability and experience in dealing sensitively with vulnerable adults, disabled adults with communication difficulties and their families Desirable criteria MRCP or equivalent Good Clinical Practice Qualification (as well as working knowledge of clinical trial regulations). Teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate level Publication in peer-reviewed journals Downloading a copy of our Job Description Full details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the next page after you click “Apply Now”. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process. Further information We pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel that they belong and are connected to others in our community. We are committed to working with our staff and unions on these and other issues, to continue to support our people and to develop a diverse and inclusive culture at King's. We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the advert. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible. To find out how our managers will review your application, please take a look at our ‘How we Recruit’ pages. This post is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service and Occupational Health clearances.  Grade and Salary: £45,943 - £57,397, plus £2,162 London Weighting Allowance per annum Job ID: 135105 Close Date: 30-Jan-2026 Contact Person: Peter Goadsby Contact Details: Peter.goadsby@kcl.ac.uk

Department: Department of Archaeology and Museology – Faculty of Arts Deadline: 8 Mar 2026 Start date: 1. 4. 2026 Job type: full-time Job field: Science and research Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Masaryk University announces an open competition for the position Researcher Department: Department of Archaeology and Museology, Faculty of Arts, Masaryk University Position Type: non-academic position in research EU Researcher Profile: R1 Work time: full-time, 40 hours per week Type of employment contract: fixed term (3-year employment contract with the possibility of a 1-year extension) Number of open positions: 1 Expected start: April 1, 2026  Deadline for applications: March 8, 2026  WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR We are looking for a colleague to join the Department of Archaeology and Museology with focus on landscape archaeology using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and network analysis MAIN JOB CONTENT Framework Performance of auxiliary/partial research and development work according to the instructions of the senior employee. Work in a research team of ERC Synergy project CoCo. Involvement in publication activities, possibly also presentation of research results. The content of the research activity: focusing on the landscape settings and contexts using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and network analysis analysing the relations between Early Medieval meeting places and the landscape, waterways and settlement hierarchies and incorporating more technical datasets such as geomorphology and metal detection finds into archaeological analysis researching into the complexity of the production and distribution chains, that linked producers, middlemen and users of specific or highly prestigious artefacts (by digital prototyping, material and isotopes analysis etc.). Other Participation in ensuring operational and administrative activities related to the position according to the instructions of the department head. WE REQUEST Professional education, qualifications and experience Master’s Degree Programme in the archaeology field – a condition possibly also in the field of geography ongoing Ph.D. studies or PhD studies in preparation professional focus on landscape or settlement archaeology – it is a condition experience in the field is not required Language skills knowledge of English language at B2 level (C1 or C2 level would be an advantage) knowledge of the Czech or Slovak language in both written and spoken form is an advantage Requirements related to job content  ability to carry out independent scientific research ability to collaborate on complex scientific, research, development or artistic tasks in a research team ability to clearly articulate research results ability to present research results ability to publish IT skills in research work knowledge of working with GIS (ArcGIS or similar) and network analysis (Cytoscape, Gephi or similar) or multivariate statistical methods (SPSS, Statistica, R language or similar) basic knowledge of early medieval archaeology in Central Europe diligence, responsibility, reliability openness to change team spirit self-reflection The advantage is knowledge of the university environment WE OFFER Working environment stable working environment in a prestigious institution employment in a prestigious institution awarded by the HR Excellence in Research access to ERC Synergy project CoCo (Connected Communities in early medieval Europe) the opportunity to work in an international, interdisciplinary team of experts within ERC Synergy project CoCo friendly and inspiring working environment convenient location of the faculty in the city centre a friendly approach to work-life balance Employee benefits 6 weeks of paid vacation per year, flexible working hours with the possibility to work partly from home for better work life balance, meal allowance in the salary or for meals in canteens, pension insurance contribution or nursery school/ playgroup allowance, selected vaccinations free of charge, favourable mobile tariffs Vodafone, Multisport card, sports lessons organized by the Faculty of Sports Studies, the nursery school Elánek for children of employees near the faculty. Training and development Opportunities for training and personal development, e.g., language and other courses provided by MU, use of MU libraries, use of placements and mobilities abroad, participation in conferences, etc. HOW TO APPLY Please send your application via the electronic application link by 8. 3. 2026 (please use the link in the Electronic Application section below) and please attach all required documents. The following documents are required as a part of your application: cover letter specifying the area of research interest structured CV with an overview of previous experience copies of proof of education overview of scientific and publishing activities Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an automatic confirmation of acceptance to your e-mail address. After the e-application deadline, you will receive information about the next steps. If you are unsure, please contact the FF MU Personnel Office: Mgr. Eva Brázdová Urbanová, e-mail: eva.urbanova@phil.muni.cz SELECTION PROCESS Selection criteria: submitting all required documents in the e-application compliance of the candidate's profile with the requirements for the job as stated above Suitable candidates will be invited to a personal interview, which may also take the form of a videoconference. Selection procedures rules at the Faculty of Arts of MU can be found on our careers page here. Thank you for your interest and we look forward to hearing from you! MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY, THE FACULTY AND THE DEPARTMENT Masaryk University, located in in the vibrant city of Brno, Czech Republic, is the second-largest public university in the country and one of the most prestigious universities in Central Europe. It is recognized for its strong research output, as well as its comprehensive and diverse range of study programs, which span the sciences, humanities, and social sciences. The university offers an inspiring research and teaching environment to its 35,000 students and 6,000 employees. Beautiful surroundings of Brno and proximity to other historical cities (e.g. Prague, Vienna, Budapest), variety of cultural and entertainment attractions, and top personal safety, make Brno one of the top 100 university cities in the world according to students. The Faculty of Arts of Masaryk University is an important centre of humanities and social science. Due to modern facilities, high technologies and innovative methods in science and education, the faculty offers attractive environment to its 6,000 students and 600 employees. Striving for transparent working environment that is open to domestic and international top researchers and that supports mobility and professional growth, the faculty was granted by the HR Excellence in Research Award - a European certification for managing HR processes in a research organization in 2021. Department Information about the Department of Archaeology and Museology at the Faculty of Arts of MU can be found at: https://archeo-muzeo.phil.muni.cz/en Contact person at the department for questions about the position: First name and surname: prof. Mgr. Jiří Macháček, Ph.D. E-mail: machacek@phil.muni.cz Telephone: +420 549 49 1532