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Department: Research Development Office Vacancy ID: 040485 Closing Date: 08-Apr-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 VPRI and Director of Research Development are seeking to appoint a Manager to lead the development and delivery of a pilot ‘Maynooth University Futures Hub’. The hub will be a university-wide structure designed to connect across traditional boundaries; drive and amplify research across the University, enable research impact for civil society, policy and support achievement of the UN sustainable development goals.The role report to the Director of Research Development. Salary: Senior Administrative Officer IV: €70,734 – €91,738 p.a. (1 – 4 points) Appointments will be made in accordance with public sector pay provisions. Closing Date: 23:30hrs (local Irish time) on Wednesday, 8th of April 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

Job Description THE INSTITUTE FOR INNOVATION AND TRANSLATION Chief Innovation Officer (25260577) Job Description The Chief Innovation Officer is expected to drive strategic growth and advance the University’s global stature by fostering a culture of innovation and active knowledge translation and transfer to generate impactful outputs. The appointee will identify emerging trends, lead cross-functional teams to foster strategic alliances, and secure various resources for technology translation and entrepreneurial ventures, with the objectives of advancing the University and its contributions in driving social, economic, and cultural impacts. Reporting to the President and Vice-Chancellor (PVC) and as a member of the University Officers, the appointee will work closely with other senior members on devising innovation and knowledge transfer strategies and will oversee the Institute for Innovation and Translation and the Knowledge Transfer Office. Responsibilities: Culture Building & Ecosystem Development: Foster a forward‑thinking, collaborative, and entrepreneurial environment across disciplines, empowering faculty, staff, and students to generate transformative ideas and translate them into societal value; Global Positioning & Strategic Alliance: Build and deepen high‑level networks with industry, investors, government bodies, and community partners—locally, regionally (including the Chinese Mainland and Greater Bay Area), and globally—to accelerate commercialisation, attract new ventures, and expand innovation opportunities; Innovation & Technology Translation: Design and oversee robust processes for idea realisation, prototyping, validation, and technology translation, ensuring research outputs can evolve into viable products, services, or societal solutions; Facilitate Major Grant Application: Drive and facilitate major grant applications, particularly those requiring industry engagement and delivering market-impactful outcomes; Risk Governance & Resource Mobilisation: Evaluate innovation opportunities through a balanced risk–reward lens; secure, allocate, and manage financial, infrastructural, and human resources necessary to advance high‑impact initiatives; Knowledge Transfer & Entrepreneurship Advancement: Spearhead the development and rollout of the University’s knowledge‑transfer and entrepreneurship strategy—including intellectual property management, technology licensing, contract research, consultancy, and incubation of start‑ups/spin‑offs—to maximise industry relevance and societal benefit; and Special Initiatives and Other Duties: To lead and execute any special initiatives and / or other duties as required by the President and Vice-Chancellor (PVC). Requirements: Possess a postgraduate degree preferably a doctoral degree in science disciplines with extensive professional track record and proven credentials; Possess business and entrepreneurial experience, with proven ability to turn university innovations and intellectual properties into sustainable, revenue-generating, or impact-driven solutions; Have a deep understanding and experience in higher education sector and possess demonstrated track record in fostering multidisciplinary university business development, impactful grant applications, technology translation and transfer, commercialisation and entrepreneurship; Possess excellent global networks and communication and interpersonal skills to engage diverse stakeholders, including but not limited to academia, research institutes, government organisations, industry, investors, to supranational organisations; Holds track record in leading and facilitating high impact projects locally, and globally; Possess experience in management of institutional intellectual properties, policy formulation and governance; Be experienced in leading cross-functional teams and driving changes in a complex environment; and Be fluent in English and Chinese (written and spoken), with a high level of Putonghua proficiency strongly preferred. The initial appointment will be offered on a fixed-term contract of 3 years, with renewal subject to mutual consent. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Application procedure: Applicants are invited to submit their applications at the HKBU e-Recruitment System. Those who are not invited for interview 8 weeks after submission of application may consider their applications unsuccessful. Details of the University's Personal Information Collection Statement can be found at https://hro.hkbu.edu.hk/en/worklife-at-hkbu/employee-favourable-environment.html#privacy-policy. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, and the appointment will be made according to the terms and conditions applicable at the time of offer. Review of applications is ongoing until the position is filled.

The CORNERSTONE Photonics Innovation Centre (C-PIC) at the University of Southampton has a shared vision: to take Silicon Photonics technologies from research labs to everyday life by enabling ubiquitous Silicon Photonics solutions. The aim of the C-PIC team is to provide a Silicon Photonics fabrication service to researchers from across the globe, centred around unique cleanroom capabilities in Southampton, UK (www.cornerstone.sotonfab.co.uk). Our group has a culture centred around the team and is very supportive of one another and you will play a fundamental role in the success of the cutting-edge research that C-PIC supports. We are seeking a Nanofabrication Technician who is passionate about supporting cutting-edge technology in a growing team of enthusiastic colleagues. You will be self-motivated, a strong communicator, a strong problem solver, flexible, able to work both individually and as part of a team, and able to manage time efficiently. You will have the opportunity to thrive in a university environment, working on the fabrication/development of devices for cutting edge future technologies using our state-of-art cleanroom facilities. You will be able to develop your career within a university culture focused on people, collegiality, quality, internationalisation, and sustainability. Your working hours per week are 35 and will be somewhat flexible, within the hours of 8 AM – 9 PM, with the expectation to work 2 days 5PM till 9 PM.  In the role of Nanofabrication Technician you will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of a number of tools housed within the world-class cleanroom facility. These tools will be used to fabricate state-of-the-art Silicon Photonics devices for C-PIC users, as well as internal research and enterprise projects. You will be able to learn from some of the best researchers in the field and will gain valuable, transferable skills within the field of photonics device fabrication. You will be provided with full training in addition to the opportunity to attend seminars and workshops to deepen your knowledge. As a key member of the C-PIC delivery team, you will benefit from a financial training allowance to support your personal and professional development including in areas such as EDI, innovation, and digitisation. Experience in a laboratory environment, with proven experience of successfully planning and progressing work activities is essential. A degree in a science related subject or equivalent industry experience is required. Basic knowledge in Silicon Photonics device fabrication is desirable. For general enquiries please contact Ms Eleni Tsandiou (Eleni.Tsanidou@soton.ac.uk)