Technical Officer/Senior Technical Officer – Specific Purpose Contract

Job synopsis:

The Department of Computer Science and Information Systems is seeking to hire a Technical Officer/Senior Technical Officer on a full-time basis to manage the Department's teaching and research activities in the areas of digital media, audio and interaction technologies. Key responsibilities include management of the department's computer labs, recording studios, video suites, equipment procurement, software/hardware maintenance, event support (concerts/exhibitions/outreach) and implementing lab security and infrastructure. Expertise in studio operations, IT support, and event tech is essential. The successful applicant will join a highly motivated and productive research and teaching team and be closely engaged in the delivery and development of the department's teaching and research mission.

Applications are invited for the following position:

Faculty of Science & Engineering

Department of Computer Science & Information Systems

Technical Officer/Senior Technical Officer – Specific Purpose Contract

Salary Scale:

Technical Officer: €40,828 - €58,608 p.a. pro rata

Senior Technical Officer: €61,866 - €71,224 p.a. pro rata

Further information for applicants and application material is available online from: University of Limerick Vacancies

The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday, 6^th June 2025.

Applications must be completed online before 12 noon, Irish Standard Time on the closing date.

Please note your application must include:

A letter of introduction indicating how you meet the criteria outlined in the job description.

A completed online application form.

Please email erecruitment@ul.ie if you experience any difficulties

Are you currently legally entitled to work and reside in Ireland?

If you are not currently an EEA Citizen and have stated you are currently legally entitled to work and reside in Ireland. You MUST upload a copy of your current Visa and Work permit in the attachments section application form, or your application will not be processed.

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

Applications are welcome from suitably qualified candidates.

The University of Limerick holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advancing equality in higher education. The University is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to selection on merit welcoming applicants from all sections of the community. The University has a range of initiatives to support a family friendly working environment, including flexible working.

Pension Abatement

If an appointee has previously been employed in the Civil or Public Service and that appointee is entitled to or in receipt of a pension from the Civil or Public Service or where a Civil/Public Service pension comes into payment during the appointee’s re-employment that pension will be subject to abatement in accordance with Section 52 of the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and other Provisions) Act 2012.

Please note: In applying for this position you are acknowledging that you understand that the abatement provisions, where relevant, will apply. It is not envisaged that the employing Department/Office/Body will support an application for an abatement waiver in respect of appointments to this position.

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