Research Assistant (Level 2)

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

Department: School of Business

Vacancy ID: 044903

Closing Date: 15-Nov-2026

The International Research on Energy System Integration, Education, and Environment for Sustainability and Innovation (IRESI) Centre invites applications for a part‑time (0.6 FTE) research assistant to work on STREACS, a European‑funded project focused on enhancing research capacity in Armenia to accelerate its energy transition toward clean and renewable energy sources.

The research assistant will play a central role in the financial management of the project, working closely with the Principal Investigator and the wider project team. The successful candidate will take responsibility for budget monitoring, financial comparisons and forecasting, expenditure tracking, and the preparation of financial reports in line with funder requirements, as well as supporting all procurement activity for the project. Alongside this, the appointee will take the initiative to plan and run seminars, online research weeks, and research projects delivered on behalf of STREACS, and will contribute to the project’s general administration and day‑to‑day coordination. The role requires a proactive, organised, numerate, and detail‑oriented individual who is comfortable working in a fast‑paced, internationally focused research environment and liaising regularly with consortium partners across the EU and Armenia. This is an excellent opportunity for a researcher or research administrator to gain hands‑on experience in the financial and operational management of a European‑funded research project within an interdisciplinary and internationally collaborative team.

Research Assistant Level 2 (2026) Salary Scale: €39,061 – €44,311 p.a. pro rata (7 points)

Appointments will be made in accordance with public sector pay provisions.

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