Applications are invited for a permanent post of a Technical Officer within UCD School of Civil Engineering.

Applications are invited for the position of Technical Officer in the School of Civil Engineering, to support civil engineering research and teaching, particularly relating to laboratory and fieldwork support. 

UCD School of Civil Engineering.

Dynamic, research-driven school

The School of Civil Engineering is a dynamic, research-driven school with a clear focus on delivering excellent teaching programmes. The School is home to two research centres: the Centre for Critical Infrastructure Research and the Centre for Water Resources Research. 

Teaching and research within the School covers the areas of construction materials, mechanics, structures, water and wastewater chemistry, hydraulics, geotechnics, and 3D printing.

The School laboratories are an important part of both our research and teaching portfolios, and the successful appointee will become a member of the laboratory technical team in the School of Civil Engineering. 

The successful appointee will have experience and qualifications relating to civil engineering. They will be required to undertake general tasks, maintenance and upkeep duties within the laboratories in addition to the provision of technical support (both laboratory and field-based). 

Strong work ethic

They will provide support for undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and research activities in the School, in addition to supporting the research and teaching activities of the School’s faculty and postdoctoral researchers. The successful appointee will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a strong work ethic.

The School’s core values are of excellence in both research and education, collegiality, and a willingness to engage in university and professional life.

The School is committed to improving its teaching, research and engagement with society. The successful appointee will have the ability to engage actively in the attainment of the School’s strategic aims, and make a significant contribution to the student experience in the UCD School of Civil Engineering.

 95 Technical Officer (2013) Salary Scale: €43,720 – €57,636 per annum 

Appointment will be made on scale and in accordance with the Department of Finance guidelines.

Closing date: 5pm (local Irish time) on November 3, 2023. Applications must be submitted by the closing date and time specified. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time of 5pm (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 CVs submitted by recruitment agencies will be returned.

Prior to application, further information (including application procedure) should be obtained from the Work at UCD website: https://www.ucd.ie/workatucd/jobs/