Head of Division Quantum (24 Month Specified Purpose Contract)

South East Technological University; Waterford; Vor Ort; EUR 65.000 - 101.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Walton Institute, part of South East Technological University, is recruiting a Head of Division Quantum for a 24-month specified purpose contract in Waterford. The role leads the Quantum Division, guiding research activities, collaborations, and talent development, with a focus on producing high-impact publications and developing PhD/MSc graduates.

Garda Vetting may be required. SETU is an equal opportunities employer.

Qualifikationen

• Experience leading a research division or similar
• Strong strategic and people management skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities

Aufgaben

• Lead the Quantum Division and manage project activities
• Identify synergies across projects and collaborations
• Oversee division staff and ensure transparent communications with leadership
• Bridge fundamental physics and applied technology to drive breakthroughs
• Support PhD and MSc graduate development and publications

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Strategic planning

People management

Communication

Jobbeschreibung

Head of Division Quantum (24 Month Specified Purpose Contract)

• Vacancy I.D.: 042444 - Head of Division Quantum (24 Month Specifed Purpose Contract)
• Contract: 24 Months Specified Purpose
• Salary: The grosssalary scale applicable to the grade is €65,026 - €100,886 per annum (rates effective 01/06/2026).

Walton Institute is subdivided into multiple Research Divisions and we are currently recruiting for a Head of Division to manage and lead the Quantum Division. Each Research Division is focused on a fundamental ICT research area and investigates analytical methods of applications that require elements of communication software. Divisions cover all aspects of the research and development lifecycle, from Basic/Fundamental research through to pre-commercial software development.

The Head of Division will be responsible for providing leadership on research project activities within the Division, which includes identifying and building synergies between projects and collaborations across groups. The Head of Division will also be responsible for the people within each Division to address all issues and to ensure transparent and open communications of information to and from the leadership team.

Quantum is a Walton Research Division comprising of researchers focusing on addressing critical research challenges relating to the evolution of quantum technology across a number of Thematic Research Areas. These include:Quantum Communications developing secure, scalable quantum communication networks;Quantum Nanophotonics engineering advanced metamaterials for controlling and manipulating light-matter interactions;Quantum Sensing creating ultra-sensitive devices capable of unparalleled measurement precision; andQuantum Algorithms designing and optimizing next-generation computational frameworks. The Head of Division will support researchers in driving research breakthroughs in Quantum and Space by bridging the gap between fundamental physics and applied technology, producing high quality scientific publications, and developing highly skilled PhD and MSc graduates.

Garda Vetting may be required for particular posts.

SETU is an equal opportunities employer.