COMHAIRLE CHONTAE CHILL CHAINNIGHKILKENNY COUNTY COUNCILApplications are invited from qualified persons for the following post:ASSISTANT SCIENTIST(OPEN COMPETITION)Competition Reference Number: 2025/P/O/T/45Salary Scale: The current salary scale for the position is €47,270 minimum of the scale to €73,335 maximum of the scale, inclusive of LSI's.In accordance with Circular EL02/2011 persons who are not serving Local Authority employees must be placed on the minimum of the scale.A Panel will be formed from which relevant vacancies may be filled.The closing date for receipt of completed applications is: Friday 28th November 2025, at 4.00pmThe Application Form together with the Recruitment Guidance Booklet can be obtained from Kilkenny County Council WebsiteKilkenny County Council reserves the right to shortlist candidates having regard to the requirements for the post, as well as any information contained in the Application Form.KILKENNY COUNTY COUNCIL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER