AMR Research Assistant (Entry Level) – Microbiology & Data

Maynooth University; Maynooth; On-site; EUR 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Maynooth University invites applications for a Research Assistant Level 1 in Biology to support knowledge dissemination and management across the ADDRESS AMR project. The post sits within a five-year, cross-institutional collaboration with UCD, Teagasc and University of Galway, combining microbiology, metagenomics, antimicrobial analysis, whole genome sequencing and data analysis with stakeholder engagement.

The salary is €34,130 per annum, and the closing date is 22 November 2026.

Qualifications

• Aid in the knowledge dissemination and management of the research interactions across the project.
• The project investigates antimicrobial resistance (AMR) across the animal-environmental nexus and lies within One Health research.
• The project combines microbiology, metagenomics, antimicrobial analysis, whole genome sequencing and data analysis with stakeholder engagement.
• The position sits within a larger collaborative project coordinated by Prof Walsh at Maynooth University with partners across UCD, Teagasc and University of Galway.

Job description

Maynooth University invites applications for a Research Assistant Level 1 in Biology to support knowledge dissemination and management across the ADDRESS AMR project. The post sits within a five-year, cross-institutional collaboration with UCD, Teagasc and University of Galway, combining microbiology, metagenomics, antimicrobial analysis, whole genome sequencing and data analysis with stakeholder engagement.

The salary is €34,130 per annum, and the closing date is 22 November 2026.