Maynooth University is an internationally recognised institution and one of Ireland’s fastest growing universities. One of four constituent universities of the National University of Ireland, Maynooth University is in the top 90 global Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2024. Based across three Faculties, Maynooth offers a range of research-led education programmes at undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral level in science and engineering, arts and humanities, and social sciences, including business, law, and education. Maynooth’s unique collegial culture fosters an interdisciplinary approach to research, tackling some of the most fundamental challenges facing society today. With over 15,000 students and a thriving community of international scholars, the University continues to expand its global partnerships and research ambitions.
The University’s Strategic Plan builds on a rich heritage and long history of academic excellence at Maynooth, moving forward with confidence to embrace the University’s future direction with clarity and focus, and a clear vision as a university of excellence, opportunity and impact. The Strategic Plan encompasses the further development of Maynooth’s strengths by investing in a number of interdisciplinary Research Beacons: Data Science & Digital Transformation; Health & Wellbeing; Heritage, Culture & Languages; Society & Public Policy; and Sustainability & Climate Change. The University will further strengthen its reputation as a research university of international significance and secure its future standing, through focused investment in research capacity in these Research Beacons.
Maynooth University is now inviting outstanding international scholars, researchers and creative and entrepreneurial leaders to join Maynooth’s global research community as Distinguished Professors, who will further bolster the strength of the University’s Research Beacons. Through the Distinguished International Collaborator Programme, Maynooth offers flexible, fractional appointments (5–20% FTE) for 1-3 years, fostering deep, sustained collaboration, connecting exceptional individuals with leading research centres, students and global networks. These appointments recognise distinction, support innovation and build long-term international partnerships that enrich Maynooth’s intellectual and cultural life.
Successful applicants will bring a track record of research excellence aligned with one of the Research Beacons, and a commitment to carrying out joint research, postgraduate mentoring, knowledge exchange and public engagement with Maynooth’s global research community.
For more information on the programme, including how to apply, please visit https://perrettlaver.com/maynooth-university-distinguished-professors/. For an informal and confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Chris McCann at Perrett Laver via chris.mccann@perrettlaver.com. To make a formal application please submit your CV and a letter detailing your motivation for the position with Maynooth. Applications will be reviewed on a continuous rolling basis.
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