Posted 14 August, 2026
Research Programme Manager, UCD School of Earth Sciences, Fixed-term post until 30 November 2029
University College Dublin
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Temporary
Reference: 1916450765
Research Programme Manager, UCD School of Earth Sciences, Fixed-term post until 30 November 2029
Applications are invited for a temporary post of a Research Programme Manager within the School of Earth Sciences
We invite applications for a position of Research Programme Manager for the Research Ireland funded Research Professorship awarded to Prof. Sarah Gleeson in the School of Earth Sciences (UCD). The research programme is called "Metals for a Green Ireland: Developing innovative mineral systems and exploration tools" and is focussed on the provision of the critical and strategic raw materials required for the green transition. The research group will initially comprise 14 members from research fellows to PhD students, involves field sites on three continents, collaboration with industry and other stakeholders, and requires significant logistical support.
The Programme manager will report directly to Professor Gleeson and will provide key research and administrative support to the Research Professorship team. The post holder will support the reporting requirements of Research Ireland, including the compilation of researcher outputs, written contribution to reports of a scientific and technical nature, and the documentation of programmes progress and achievements. They will also document the progress of research projects to both internal and external stakeholders.
Salary range: €47,650 to 49,300 per annum
Appointment on the above range will be dependent upon qualifications and experience.
Closing date: 12:00 noon (local Irish time) on 26 August 2026
Applications must be submitted by the closing date and time specified. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time of 12:00 noon (Local Irish Time) on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system. UCD are unable to accept late applications.
UCD do not require assistance from Recruitment Agencies. Any CV's submitted by Recruitment Agencies will be returned.
Applications are invited for a temporary post of a Research Programme Manager within the School of Earth Sciences
We invite applications for a position of Research Programme Manager for the Research Ireland funded Research Professorship awarded to Prof. Sarah Gleeson in the School of Earth Sciences (UCD). The research programme is called "Metals for a Green Ireland: Developing innovative mineral systems and exploration tools" and is focussed on the provision of the critical and strategic raw materials required for the green transition. The research group will initially comprise 14 members from research fellows to PhD students, involves field sites on three continents, collaboration with industry and other stakeholders, and requires significant logistical support.
The Programme manager will report directly to Professor Gleeson and will provide key research and administrative support to the Research Professorship team. The post holder will support the reporting requirements of Research Ireland, including the compilation of researcher outputs, written contribution to reports of a scientific and technical nature, and the documentation of programmes progress and achievements. They will also document the progress of research projects to both internal and external stakeholders.
Salary range: €47,650 to 49,300 per annum
Appointment on the above range will be dependent upon qualifications and experience.
Closing date: 12:00 noon (local Irish time) on 26 August 2026
Applications must be submitted by the closing date and time specified. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time of 12:00 noon (Local Irish Time) on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system. UCD are unable to accept late applications.
UCD do not require assistance from Recruitment Agencies. Any CV's submitted by Recruitment Agencies will be returned.
