Data Analytical Research Assistant

Role Overview

Maynooth University’s School of Business is hiring a Data Analytical Research Assistant to join the International Research on Energy Systems Integration, Education & Environment for Sustainability and Innovation Center (IRESI). The centre works on advancing sustainable energy systems and supporting a cleaner, greener future through research focused on individuals, organisations, and institutions.

The selected candidate will work with a multidisciplinary team on the Research Ireland-funded RENEW project, with a strong focus on data analysis, data handling, and development work connected to the Smart Tariff Comparison Tool.

This opportunity is well suited to an early-career researcher or analyst who wants practical exposure to applied analytics, energy-focused research, and digital tool development in an interdisciplinary setting.

Key Work Areas

The role centres on collecting, preparing, analysing, and interpreting datasets related to energy use and consumer behaviour. The output from this work will help shape, test, and improve the Smart Tariff Comparison Tool.

You will collaborate closely with researchers and technical colleagues to carry out analytical tasks, process data, and contribute evidence that supports the project’s goals.

Salary

Research Assistant Level I (2026): €33,792 to €34,621 per annum, pro-rata, based on 2 points.

Appointments will follow public sector pay rules.

Application Deadline

The closing date is Monday, 22 June 2026 at 23:30 hrs local Irish time.

Applications must be fully submitted before the deadline. Any application left incomplete when the closing time is reached will be cancelled automatically. Late submissions will not be considered.

Additional Information

Department: School of Business.

Vacancy ID: 042284.

Maynooth University states that it is an equal opportunities employer.

The appointment is subject to the Statutes of the University.