Research Assistant

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

Job summary

Maynooth University in Ireland invites applications for a Research Assistant (Level 1) to work on the “Breaking Through Barriers” project within the Movember Sport Health Initiative. The role requires a background in psychology and experience with mixed-methods research, supporting the team through intervention review, delivery, and data collection and analysis.

You will help organise workshops and public events related to data collection and dissemination, and contribute to scholarly

Qualifications

• Background in psychology and experience with mixed-methods research.
• Experience assisting with intervention review and delivery, and with data collection and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all stages of the project, including intervention review and enhancement, intervention delivery, and quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis to assess intervention effectiveness.
• Organise relevant workshops, conferences, and other public events associated with data collection or dissemination of project outputs and contribute to scholarly publications arising from the project.

Skills

Psychology background

Mixed-methods research

Job description

Department: Psychology

Vacancy ID: 044623

Closing Date: 25-Oct-2026

We are seeking a Research Assistant with a background in psychology and with experience of mixed-methods research, to join the “Breaking Through Barriers” project, funded through the Movember Sport Health Initiative. The successful candidate will support the research team to meet the overall aims and objectives of the project. They will assist with all stages of the project, including intervention review and enhancement, intervention delivery, and quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis to assess intervention effectiveness.

The appointee will also assist with the organization of relevant workshops, conferences, and other public events associated with data collection or dissemination of project outputs and contribute to scholarly publications arising from the project.

Research Assistant (Level 1) (2026) Salary Scale: €34,130 p.a. pro rata (1 point with increment)

Closing Date 23:30hrs (local Irish time) on Sunday, 25th October 2026

Maynooth University is an equal opportunities employer

The position is subject to the Statutes of the University