Research Assistant

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

Job summary

Maynooth University, located in Maynooth, Co. Kildare, invites applications for a part-time Data Analytical Research Assistant (0.6 FTE) to support the RENEW project within the School of Business. The role focuses on data analysis, data management, and contributing to the Smart Tariff Comparison Tool development.

The appointment is tied to the Research Ireland–funded initiative and closes 15 November 2026. The position is subject to the University statutes and is eligible for pro-rated salary of

Qualifications

• Data analysis and data management experience preferred.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail.
• Experience in research environments is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support data analysis and data management tasks for the project.
• Assist in developing the Smart Tariff Comparison Tool and related tools.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary research team to support project milestones.

Job description

Department: School of Business

Vacancy ID: 044843

Closing Date: 15-Nov-2026

Maynooth University is committed to a strategy in which the primary University goals of excellent research and scholarship and outstanding education are interlinked and equally valued. The International Research on Energy Systems Integration, Education & Environment for Sustainability and Innovation Center (IRESI), is a research centre housed in the School of Business.IRESI's research focuses on propelling sustainable energy systems into the future by helping individuals, organisations and institutions in the pursuit of a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable energy landscape.

We are seeking a motivated, analytical, and detail-oriented part-time (0.6 FTE) Data Analytical Research Assistant to support a multidisciplinary research team working on the Research Ireland–funded RENEW project. The successful candidate will primarily contribute to activities related to data analysis, data management, and the development of the Smart Tariff Comparison Tool.

Research Assistant Level 1: €34,130 pro rata at 0.6FTE p.a. (1 point)

Closing Date 23:30hrs (local Irish time) on Sunday, 15th November 2026.

Maynooth University is an equal opportunities employer

The position is subject to the Statutes of the University