Executive Officer (Biochemistry and Immunology School Office)

Trinity is Ireland’s leading university and is ranked 75th in the world (QS World University Rankings 2026). Founded in 1592, the University is steeped in history with a reputation for excellence in education, research, and innovation, which has been inspiring generations of thinkers for over 400 years.    T

hrive: Trinity College Dublin's Strategic Plan 2025 - 2030

The purpose of the role is to provide administrative support for the educational programmes and research activities of the School of Biochemistry and Immunology. The Executive Officer will be responsible for administrative processes and systems that facilitate the smooth running of the educational and research remit of the School. The postholder will report to the School Manager. Biochemistry and Immunology is a vibrant school with dynamic teaching and research, and this appointment offers an excellent opportunity for career development in a lively, friendly, research and teaching focussed work environment.

This is a full-time permanent role in Ireland. We require that you hold immigration permission that allows full-time for the duration of permanent employment in this role. For this position we will not be able to support new employment permit applications.

Post Status: Permanent

Hours of Post: 35 hours per week

Salary: Appointment will be made on the Executive Officer Merged Salary Scale (€34,363- €52,754 per annum) at a point in line with current Government pay policy. monthly/weekly payscales. (tcd.ie)

How to Apply: In order to assist the selection process, applicants should submit a Curriculum Vitae and a Cover Letter (1x A4 page) that specifically address the following points in their application.

• Applicants should clearly address this experience and how they obtained their knowledge in their application.
• Illustrate, through past example, their ability to work on their own initiative and resolve problems.

Closing Date: 12 noon (Irish Standard Time) 18th September 2026  Application will only be accepted by applying online through the Trinity Jobs Portal http://jobs.tcd.ie Applications must be made by the date and time specified. Please allow enough time to make your application. 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.

Please see the Job Description below for this position.

Interviews will take place on 6th October 2026

Informal enquiries

 about this post should be made to the School Manager, School of Biochemistry and Immunology,  

[email protected]

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At Trinity, we are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. Trinity welcomes applications from all individuals, including those applicants with disabilities, those who may have had non-traditional career paths, those who have taken time out for reasons including family or caring responsibilities. We also welcome international applicants including those who have been displaced due to war.

Trinity College Dublin is Ireland’s premier University. We are an EU Sustainable Gender Equality Champion and we hold an Athena Swan Silver award, recognising our ongoing work to advance gender equality both within Trinity and in the Higher Education sector. Trinity is committed to supporting work-life balance and to creating a family-friendly working environment.