Overview
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Department: Research Development Office
Vacancy ID: 038263
Closing Date: 05-Jan-2026
About the Role
Maynooth University’s (MU) current Strategic Plan has a primary aim to be a University goals of excellent research and scholarship with a clear research focus building on our existing research and generating new expertise to address current and future societal challenges.
In order to support these goals the Research Development Office (RDO) is seeking to appoint a Head of Research Talent and Research Life-cycle who will lead the establishment of the Talent development function and manage the research funding life-cycle within the RDO, ensuring strategic alignment and operational excellence. The role will based in the Research Development Office which reports to the Director of Research Development under the remit of the Vice President for Research and Innovation.
Salary
Senior Administration Officer III (2025): €91,282 – €128,914p.a. (8 points)
Appointments will be made in accordance with public sector pay provisions.
Closing Date
23:30hrs (local Irish time) on Monday 5th of January 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.
Equality & Additional Information
Maynooth University is an equal opportunities employer.
The position is subject to the Statutes of the University
Responsibilities
* Lead the establishment of the Talent development function
* Manage the research funding life-cycle within the RDO
* Ensure strategic alignment and operational excellence
Qualifications
* Experience in research talent development and/or funding cycle management
* Leadership experience in higher education or research organisations
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