Research Assistant in Intersectional EDI Practice (0.8FTE)

University of Limerick; Limerick; On-site; EUR 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Limerick is seeking a Research Assistant to support the Beyond Silver: Operationalising Intersectionality in Irish Higher Education project. The role focuses on research, literature reviews, stakeholder engagement, data collection and the development of practical resources for the higher education sector.

The position is 0.8FTE, with duties including project documentation, reporting and dissemination to inform inclusive higher education policy and practice across Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Support literature reviews and data collection
• Engage with stakeholders and develop practical resources
• Contribute to project documentation, reporting and dissemination

Job description

Title of Post: Research Assistant in Intersectional EDI Practice (0.8FTE)

Applications are invited for the following position:

JOB SYNOPSIS

The Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Limerick is seeking a Research Assistant to support Beyond Silver: Operationalising Intersectionality in Irish Higher Education, HEA-funded, cross-institutional project. The project aims to move beyond traditional, single-category approaches to equality, diversity and inclusion by developing practical, evidence-informed ways of embedding intersectionality within higher education policies, practices and institutional cultures. Working as part of a collaborative project team, the Research Assistant will contribute to research and literature reviews, stakeholder engagement, data collection and analysis, and the development, piloting and evaluation of practical resources for the higher education sector. The role will also support project documentation, reporting and dissemination. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to an innovative national initiative with the potential to inform meaningful and sustainable EDI practice across Irish higher education. This is a 0.8FTE position based at the University of Limerick.

Faculty of Science & Engineering

Department of Biological Sciences

Contract Type

Specific Purpose

Salary Scale

€34,129 - €44,311 (maximum starting salary €34,129) p.a. pro rata

University of Limerick is a research-led, energetic and enterprising institution with a proud record of innovation and excellence in education and scholarships. We value creativity, curiosity and excellence in our inclusive community which is committed to social good. Our motto Eagna chun Gnímh translates as Wisdom for Action reflecting our mission to contribute to the discovery of new knowledge for a better world.

Informal enquiries regarding the post may be directed to:

Professor Audrey O'Grady
Department of Biological Sciences
University of Limerick
Email: [e-mail]

Applications are welcome from suitably qualified candidates.

We are committed to upholding the principles of fairness, equality, and transparency in pay, in line with the EU Pay Transparency Directive (Directive (EU) 2023/970)

Contact Person : Competition Type : Research

Contact Email : Job ID : 084909

Contact Number : Close Date : 15-Oct-2026 12:00