Research Assistant

Maynooth University is committed to a strategy in which the primary University goals of excellent research and scholarship and outstanding education are interlinked and equally valued.

Funded by the Marine Institute, this project focuses on the Irish Maritime Industry roadmap to carbon neutrality by 2050. The concentration focus of the project is on implementation of compliance solutions for the industry, in consultation with stakeholders. The maritime industry makes a significant contribution to the Irish economy and as an island nation Ireland is quite dependent on this sector. Moving to ‘cleaner’ energy sources is challenging and involves the perspectives of different stakeholders including but not limited to ports, shipping companies, policy makers and technology providers. A particular issue of interest is in the role of digital-based solutions for green port initiatives, to achieve this objective.

We are seeking an exceptional Research Assistant to join the project. The successful candidate will work as part of our Maritime Transport team in the Maynooth University School of Business, conducting research, carrying out administrative duties, and contributing to the department’s seminars and meetings. They will also help to seek additional sources of funding to ensure the longevity and sustainability of the project.

This role is hands-on and interdisciplinary, requiring strong analytical, computational, and practical coding skills. The Research Assistant will play a key role in translating theoretical models into working software and supporting the continuous decarbonisation of the Irish Maritime Industry.