Assistant Librarian II

Maynooth University; Maynooth; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Ireland is seeking an Assistant Librarian to support researchers in bibliometrics and open scholarship practices. The role will engage in collaborations and contribute to strategic initiatives for improving research impact. Candidates should have experience in research data management and an understanding of Open Access strategies. This position offers a salary range of €45,792 to €64,302 per annum.

Qualifications

• Experience in bibliometrics and impact analysis.
• Ability to support researchers in Open Access strategies.
• Knowledge of research support systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted support for maximizing researchers' profiles and impact.
• Engage with national and international bodies on open scholarship.
• Contribute to the implementation of Open Scholarship Strategy.

Skills

Research data management

Open Access support

Collaboration with stakeholders

Outreach activity

Job description

Department: Library

Vacancy ID: 038704

Closing Date: Sunday, 14th December 2025, 23:30hrs (local Irish time)

We are seeking to recruit an Assistant Librarian, Bibliometrics, Impact and Open Scholarship (Assistant Librarian Grade 2), a newly established post within the Research, Open Scholarship and Innovation team. The role will be an integral part of this team which also includes the areas of research data management, data management planning, research support, ORCID and DOI support, open access and open publishing, as well as institutional repository and other system management.

This post will allow more targeted and effective support for researchers and others to maximise their research profile and impact and ensure the data gathered is a true reflection of the university’s position. The role will also focus on open scholarship to enable researchers to access the multiple routes to Open Access (OA) where appropriate and how to demonstrate impact via these channels. This includes support and guidance relating to hybrid and open book and journal publishing as well as advice and support for Open Access agreements and on open research practices.

The post holder will also keep informed of and participate on relevant national and international bodies and projects in order to inform these collaborations. The post holder will engage in significant outreach activity and collaboration with relevant stakeholders and will contribute to the ongoing implementation of MU’s Open Scholarship Strategy and related policies and the University’s Strategic Plan.

Assistant Librarian – Grade II (2025) Salary Scale: €45,792 – €64,302 p.a. (9 points)

Appointments will be made in accordance with public sector pay provisions.

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