Research Assistant

The Department of Botany at Trinity College, the University of Dublin and VivaGreen are seeking a research assistant to work for a period of three months with Dr Matthew Saunders and Dr Anne Marie Mahon on an Enterprise Ireland funded feasibility study to develop eco-friendly and biodegradable plant protection products. The successful candidate will be hosted in the School of Natural Sciences, Botany Discipline and will become a member of the Plant Ecophysiology Research Group.

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 whom have been displaced due to war.

We are ranked 3rd in the world for gender equality (Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2020) and we hold an Athena SWAN Bronze award, recognising our work to advance gender equality. The University is actively pursuing a Silver level award, which it has committed to achieving by 2025. Trinity is committed to supporting the work-life balance and to creating a family-friendly working environment.