Technical Officer/Senior Technical Officer - PESS

University of Limerick; Limerick; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Limerick invites applications for a Technical Officer or Senior Technical Officer in the Department of Physical Education & Sport Science. You will deliver specialist technical support for teaching, research, human performance testing, and departmental initiatives, helping maintain and develop laboratory and teaching facilities.

Working with academic and technical staff, you will contribute to the efficient operation of the Technical Services Team, with duties as assigned by the

Job description

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Technical Officer/Senior Technical Officer - PESS

Applications are invited for the following position:

Title of Post: Technical Officer/Senior Technical Officer - PESS

JOB SYNOPSIS

The Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences at the University of Limerick is seeking to appoint a Technical Officer or Senior Technical Officer to join its Technical Services Team. The successful candidate will provide specialist technical support for undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, research activities, human performance testing, and departmental initiatives. Working collaboratively with academic and technical staff, the postholder will contribute to the effective operation, development, and continuous improvement of laboratory, research, and teaching facilities. Additional duties may be assigned by the Chief Technical Officer as required.

Faculty of Education & Health Sciences

Department of Physical Education & Sport Science

Contract Type: Permanent

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:
Dr John L Perry
Head
Department of Physical Education & Sport Science
University of Limerick
Email: [e-mail]

The closing date for receipt of applications is Wednesday, 11th November 2026
Applications must be completed online before 12 noon, Irish Standard Time on the closing date.

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Please note your current work authorisation status must allow you to fulfil the terms of the contract on offer.

Please email [e-mail] if you experience any difficulties

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)

Many thanks for your interest in this role.

Contact Person : Competition Type : Staff

Contact Email : Job ID : 085149

Contact Number : Close Date : 11-Nov-2026 12:00