As the new host of the National Open Research Forum (NORF), the Irish Research eLibrary (IReL) is seeking to appoint a Community Engagement Officer. The appointee will build and strengthen engagement with open research across the Irish research community by raising awareness, facilitating communication, organising events and implementing outreach strategies.

Salary Scale:

€47,387 – €67,129 p.a. (Administrative Officer – Grade II)

This a full-time, permanent post.

Closing Date:

23:30hrs (local Irish time) on Thursday, 27th August 2026.

Apply:

The application form and full job description is available via the following link: https://universityvacancies.com/maynooth-university/community-engagement-officer-permanent-irel

Applications must be submitted by the closing date and time specified above. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system.

Late applications will not be accepted.

Maynooth University is an equal opportunities employer.

You can read more about IReL’s role as the new host of NORF here: IReL to host the National Open Research Forum