Technical Officer in Astronomy & Astrophysics Section

Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies; Dublin; On-site; EUR 40,395 - 53,437; Full time

Job summary

An advanced research institute in Dublin is seeking a full-time Technical Officer for its Astronomy & Astrophysics Section. Key responsibilities include providing technical and administrative support for research projects and laboratories, with a focus on health and safety. Applicants should have a degree in a relevant subject and experience in research support. The position offers a salary scale of €40,395 to €53,437, based on public sector regulations. Commitment to diversity and inclusion is emphasized.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant subject required.
• Experience in technical and administrative support of research projects.

Responsibilities

• Technical and administrative support for research projects.
• Support for experimental laboratories and research infrastructures.
• General administrative support for staff and research students.
• Ensure health and safety compliance.

Skills

Technical support for research projects

Administrative support

Health and safety

Education

Degree in a relevant subject

Job description

Technical Officer in Astronomy & Astrophysics Section, Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies

DIAS has a vacancy for a full-time permanent Technical Officer in the Astronomy & Astrophysics Section (www.dias.ie/astrophysics). Principal responsibilities include:

• Technical and administrative support of research projects and grants (including grant preparation), including ordering and purchasing.
• Technical support for experimental laboratories and research infrastructures.
• General administrative support for staff and research students.
• Health and safety.

Applicants must have a degree in a relevant subject and have experience in technical and administrative support of research projects.

The successful candidate will be based primarily at Fitzwilliam Place, Dublin and will also be expected to work at DIAS Dunsink Observatory. They must be willing to travel both nationally and internationally.

Salary scale: €40,395 to €53,437 (new entrants to public sector – a different scale applies for existing pre-1995 public servants). The starting salary will be in line with public sector regulations – new entrants to the public sector will be appointed on the minimum point.

DIAS is committed to gender balance, diversity and inclusion.