Trinity is Irelands leading university and is ranked 75th in the world (QS World University Rankings 2026). Founded in 1592, the University is steeped in history with a reputation for excellence in education, research, and innovation, which has been inspiring generations of thinkers for over 400 years. Thrive: Trinity College Dublin's Strategic Plan 2025 - 2030 Post ID: 039103 Post Summary**:-** This role, at Assistant Librarian 1 scale, will involve Project Management oversight of the archival description, research, and public presentation of the Robert and Nelofer Fisk Archive and Library. The post-holder will be experienced in archival project management, archival description and digital preservation, particularly pertaining to contemporary archives in hybrid formats. To be successful in the role, the Project Archivist will be required to develop a detailed project plan outlining timelines and tasks, particularly in relation to cross-department working. Knowledge of historical events of the mid-late twentieth century, up to the present day, (particularly relating to The Troubles in Northern Ireland and conflict in the Balkans and in the Middle East) will be highly valuable. Reading coherence of Arabic would be of benefit, in translating and interpreting source documents and international publications. As funding for the project is advanced, the post holder may be expected to line manage archival staff and will have routine interaction with other departments in the Library to fulfil the preservation (digital and analogue) of this collection. Therefore, experience in matrix management structures will be important. Post status: Specific Purpose Contract The specific purpose of this contract is for overseeing the project management of the 'Robert and Nelofer Fisk Archive and Library' project. This role is not offered on an indefinite basis as once the deliverables of the project have been achieved, or funding is no longer available, the role will cease. This role is also funded by time-limited external resources and is not part of the core funding of the university and will cease in a finite period. Therefore, termination of this contract will occur upon completion of the work in which you are engaged, or if the funding stream is terminated or withdrawn by the funding agency. Hours of Post: 35 hours per week Salary: This appointment will be made on the Assistant Librarian 1 Salary Scale (€59,589- €90,543 per annum) at a point in line with current Government pay policy. monthly/weekly payscales. ( How to apply: To assist the selection process, applicants should submit a Curriculum Vitae and a Cover Letter (maximum one A4 page) that specifically addresses the following points: Clearly outline relevant experience and how this experience has contributed to their knowledge. Demonstrate, through past examples, their ability to work on their own initiative and to resolve problems. Applicants who do not address these requirements in their cover letter will not be considered at the shortlisting stage. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system. Please see the Job Description below for this position. Informal enquiries about this post should be made to Laura Shanahan, Head Of Research Collections Application queries about this post, please email Andrea Free at and include the Competition ID number in the subject heading. Our Values - putting our words into action Values matter. They are key to the success of our Strategic Plan. We centre our behavioural values around the importance of belonging. We recognise that the university will thrive by each of us respecting and caring for one another. We know we can achieve much more through working together. We know too that we must take responsibility for our actions and be accountable. We must, and will never stop, imagining. And through being nature positive we connect not just with the environment but with our ambitions for a sustainable future. At Trinity, we are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from all individuals, including those with disabilities, those who have followed non-traditional career paths, and those who have taken time out for reasons such as family or caring responsibilities. We also welcome international applicants, including those who have been displaced due to conflict or war. Trinity College Dublin is Irelands premier university. We are an EU Sustainable Gender Equality Champion and hold an Athena Swan Silver Award, recognising our ongoing work to advance gender equality both within Trinity and across the higher education sector. Trinity is committed to supporting worklife balance and creating a family-friendly working environment.