8935
Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science
https://www.researchireland.ie/
15/09/2026
Dublin
06/10/2026, 15:00
Civil Service
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The Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill four Ordinary Member positions to the Board of Research Ireland (Taighde Éireann).
Essential
Candidates wishing to apply must demonstrate in their application evidence of significant experience at an appropriately senior level in two or more of the following areas:• Strategic development of national research or innovation systems and the development of high level strategic collaborative relationships, including international partnerships;• Experience in public service or civil service environments including driving system level approaches to key societal challenges;• Experience at senior level/board level in leading external engagement, building stakeholder relationships, strategic and collaborative partnerships and international positioning.• Experience in Accountancy, Audit or Corporate Finance • Experience at a senior level of good corporate governance and compliance practices;• Experience of stakeholder management, to include the management of multiple stakeholder groups with competing priorities;• Experience in research commercialisation, venture capital or challenges in supporting research translation for economic or societal benefit;• An understanding of the role of talent, research and innovation in strengthening Ireland’s international proposition;• A thorough understanding of, and engagement with, the workings of state agencies, the public sector, civil service departments and the mechanics of government;
Desirable
It is also desirable that candidates demonstrate evidence of experience in the following:• Undertaking research to the highest international standards;• Strong governance expertise in a public or private sector organisation;• Experience of sustainability, environmental, social dimensions of corporate governance• Experience of HR (Pensions, IR, Talent management, Organisational Development)• Financial Expertise (Accountancy, Audit, Corporate Finance) as demonstrated through membership of a prescribed accountancy body;• Risk Management and Organisational Management• Law • Leadership experience in FDI/global corporates activity in Ireland;• Management of national level research and innovation funding agencies
Closing Date: 15:00 on Tuesday 6th of October 2026
This vacancy is closed to applications.
