Mabalacat City College (MCC)

About the job: The purpose of the job is to be an active member of the research project on the history and current impact of intellectual property (IP) rights for plants, to collect archival and interview data, to disseminate research findings, and to assist with the planning and delivery of the research activity so that the overall research objectives of the project are met. This work is being carried out at Queen's University Belfast School of Law as part of the Future Leaders Fellowship (FLF) research project "A Century of Propertising Plants: examining the role of intellectual property law in protecting biodiversity and food security," funded by the Arts & Humanities Research Council (AHRC). The main activities and responsibilities include: Develop and plan an area of personal research and expertise, and undertake research under supervision for the Future Leaders Fellowship (FLF) research project. Design and develop data collection and field research activities in order to obtain reliable data from public IP databases, archives, and interviews. Carry out analysis, critical evaluation, and interpretation using methodologies and other techniques appropriate to qualitative and quantitative research in law and history of plant breeding. Present regular progress reports on research to members of the research group or to external audiences to disseminate and publicise research findings. The research group will include the FLF holder and the co-lead. Prepare, often in consultation with supervisor, material for publication in national and international journals and presentations at international conferences. Assist FLF holder in the preparation of funding proposals and applications to external bodies. Carry out routine administrative tasks associated with the FLF research project to ensure the project is completed on time and within budget. These might include organisation of project meetings and documentation. Read academic papers, journals and legal texts to keep abreast of developments in plant intellectual property law and related disciplines. About the person: The research assistant must meet the following criteria: Have, or be about to obtain, a relevant PhD. Relevant experience in research relevant to the FLF project and academic publications. Ability to contribute to broader project management and administrative processes. Sufficient breadth and depth of relevant specialist knowledge and experience of research methods and techniques relevant to the FLF project. Ability to clearly communicate with a range of audiences and ability to build contacts and participate in internal and external networks. Demonstrable intellectual ability and the ability to assess and organise resources. To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information on our website.

Department: Student Services Office Vacancy ID: 042703 Closing Date: 26-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. Maynooth University is a dynamic public university of approximately 17,000 students. As part of its support for students the university operates a Student Health Service. The SHS is part of the Student Services team, which operates within the Office for Students and Learning. We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Practice Nurse to join the Student Health Service on a specified purpose contract. The role is on a 0.5 FTE basis, with desired working days of - Wednesday morning, Thursday and Friday. The Practice Nurse will provide and administer a comprehensive health and well-being service for to registered students of Maynooth University and Saint Patricks Pontifical University. The successful candidate will incorporate treatment and preventative elements as part of that service delivery, as well as taking a leading role in health promotion activities within the University. Applicants should note that at certain critical periods, there will be a requirement to work outside normal office hours, including weekends (during student examination sessions in May, August, January). It is not normally possible to take significant annual leave during the academic term or during examination sessions as a minimum level of nursing cover must be always provided in the Student Health Service. Salary: Administrative Officer II (2026): €47,387– €67,129 p.a.pro-rata (9 points) Appointments will be made in accordance with public sector pay provisions. Closing Date: 23:30hrs (local Irish time) on Sunday, 26th 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

Schemes of Service: Research Division: Infocomm Technology Employment Type: Fixed Term Job Purpose As a University of Applied Learning, SIT works closely with industry in our research pursuits. Our research staff will have the opportunity to be equipped with applied research skill sets that are relevant to industry demands while working on research projects in SIT. The primary responsibility of this role is to contribute to an industry innovation research project on developing artificial intelligence (AI) solutions for train operations and maintenance. Key Responsibilities Work closely with faculty members, researchers, students, and collaborators on research activities and technology development. Support research and development in Artificial Intelligence and related areas for train operations and maintenance. Assist in the coordination and management of the research project. Coordinate finance tracking, reporting, and communications with industry and research partners. Job Requirements Bachelor/Master/PhD degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Electrical Engineering, or related disciplines. Experience in project management, research administration, or coordination of large-scale projects is highly preferred. Familiarity with finance management, budget tracking, procurement, or grant administration will be an added advantage. Experience in areas such as Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Computer Vision, Large Language Models, Data Analytics, or Intelligent Systems will be advantageous. Key Competencies Prior experience in research project coordination and management Basic knowledge about finance tracking and reporting Capabilities of communication and organisational skills