Senior Techncial Officer

The School of Computer Science and Statistics (SCSS) invites applications for the full-time, permanent position of Senior Technical Officer. The successful candidate will play an important role in facilitating the effective and efficient delivery of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching programmes, research activities and support of School staff. This includes the installation and maintenance of equipment for the School’s teaching and research laboratories, audio-visual equipment in the School’s lecture, seminar and conferences rooms, and day to day support of staff and researchers. All equipment and activity in the School is supported by five Technical Officers and one Senior Laboratory Attendant. This group of six is managed by the Chief Technical Officer 1.

Post Status: Permanent

Hours: 36.5 Hours Per Week

Salary: Appointment will be made on the Senior Technical Officer Pay Scale Salary Scale] at a point in line with Government Pay Policy [€52,293 to €62,825 per annum]

How to apply: In order to assist with the selection process, applicants should submit a cover letter together with a full Curriculum Vitae to include the names and contact details of three referees (email addresses if possible). In addition, candidates should submit one A4 page briefly outlining:

Please Note: Applicants who do not address the application requirements above in their cover letter will not be considered at the short list stage. 

Applicants should note that the interview process for this appointment may include the delivery of a presentation and may include a test of practical skills.

Closing Date: 12 noon (Irish Standard Time) 14th October 2022 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. 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.

Interviews for this position will take place on 28th October 2022

Please see below the Job Description and Application Information for this position.

Informal enquiries

about this post may be made to Ronan Healy, Chief Technical Officer:

[email protected]

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.