Research Assistant – IOT Platform Developer, 1 FTE, School of Engineering, 012019

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

Job summary

University of Galway invites applications for a First Stage Researcher (R1) position in Engineering, Computer Science or Physics. The role is a temporary, full‑time appointment funded by Construct Innovate, Enterprise Ireland and SEAI, with a start date from 25 January 2027 and ending 24 January 2028, subject to extension depending on funding.

The salary range is €34,129 to €44,311 per annum, pro rata for shorter or part‑time contracts, with the default entry point on the payscale.

Qualifications

• Honours degree (Level 8) with at least 2.1 or equivalent in Engineering, Computer Science or Physics.

Education

Honours degree (Level 8) in Engineering, Computer Science or Physics

Job description

Offer Description

Organisation/Company University of Galway Research Field Engineering » Other Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Bachelor Positions Application Deadline 26 Nov 2026 - 17:00 (Europe/London) Country Ireland Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

This position is funded by Construct Innovate, Enterprise Ireland and SEAI and is available from 25th January 2027to contract end date of 24th January 2028, subject to extension depending on availability of funding.

Salary: Research Assistant salary scale €34,129 - €44,311 per annum, (subject to the project’s funding limitations), and pro rata for shorter and/or part-time contracts.

The default position for all new public sector appointments is the 1st point of the salary scale. This may be reviewed, and consideration afforded to appointment at a higher point on the payscale (subject to the project’s funding limitations), where evidence of prior years’ equivalent experience is accepted in determining placement on the scale above point 1, subject to the maximum of the scale.

(Research Salary Scales - University of Galway)

Closing date for receipt of applications is 17:00 (Irish Time) on 26th November 2026. It will not be possible to consider applications received after the closing date.

Honours degree (Level 8 and at least 2.1 or equivalent) in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics or equivalent