Lecturer (B) in Computer Science

Applications are invited for a full-time, specific purpose contract appointment as Lecturer in Computer Science at the University of Galway. A panel may be established from this recruitment campaign from which future similar specific purpose posts may be filled.

For this post, we are seeking candidates who can demonstrate a world-class research profile, or its potential from industry experience, as well as verifiable evidence of teaching excellence in any of the following specialism;

A: Data Science and Data Visualisation 

B: Next Generation Networks and Computer Hardware

C: Cybersecurity and Secure Dev Ops

In their application covering letter, the candidate is requested to identify their alignment with one or more of these specialisms they wish to be considered for and provide evidence of expertise in that specialism.

The successful candidate will actively contribute to the University’s strategic vision for Computer Science, and will participate in research, teaching, student project supervision, and programme administration across a complementary portfolio of our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.

For informal enquiries, kindly contact Ms Deirdre King, School Manager (deirdre.king@universityofgalway.ie, +353-91-493259) or Dr Enda Howley, Head of School in Computer Science (ehowley@universityofgalway.ie).

For additional information about the School of Computer Science, please see our website: School of Computer Science - University of Galway

Salary:  €65,552 to €104,573 p.a. (applicable to new entrants effective from January, 2011)This appointment will be made on the Lecturer scale in line with current Government pay policy) and in accordance with the terms and conditions of the University’s Remuneration policy. QA321-Updated-PP-Remuneration.pdf (universityofgalway.ie)

Information on the University's Strategic Plan is available at: Strategy | Straitéis 2025-30 - University of Galway

Closing date for receipt of applications is 17:00 (Irish Time) on 13^th August 2026. It will not be possible to consider applications received after the closing date.

Garda vetting may apply.

Appointments will be conditional on work authorisation validation. Further details are available at Employment Permits - DETE

For more information and Application Form please see website: Jobs - University of Galway Applications should be submitted online. Please see further information on how to apply here: E-Recruit - University of Galway and Guidelines for On-line Applications (universityofgalway.ie)

University of Galway is an equal opportunities employer.

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