Part-Time Research Assistant: Finance & Project Ops

Maynooth University; Maynooth; On-site; EUR 39,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Maynooth University invites applications for a part-time Research Assistant (0.6 FTE) to support the STREACS European-funded project. The role focuses on financial management, budget monitoring, forecasting, expenditure tracking, and the preparation of financial reports, alongside procurement activities.

The successful candidate will plan seminars and online research weeks, contribute to general administration, and liaise with consortium partners across the EU and Armenia.

Qualifications

• Budget monitoring is essential for project financials.
• Preparation of financial reports aligned with funder rules.
• Procurement activities for the project must be supported.
• Plan and run seminars and online research events.
• Contribute to administration and day-to-day coordination.

Responsibilities

• Manage project budget monitoring and forecasting.
• Track expenditures and prepare financial reports per funder requirements.
• Support procurement activities for the STREACS project.
• Plan and run seminars and online research weeks for STREACS.
• Liaise with consortium partners and support general administration.

Skills

Budget monitoring

Financial forecasting

Procurement support

Administrative coordination

Numerate

Communication with partners

Job description

Maynooth University invites applications for a part-time Research Assistant (0.6 FTE) to support the STREACS European-funded project. The role focuses on financial management, budget monitoring, forecasting, expenditure tracking, and the preparation of financial reports, alongside procurement activities.

The successful candidate will plan seminars and online research weeks, contribute to general administration, and liaise with consortium partners across the EU and Armenia.