Science and research
A career in science and research could see you working in commercial industry, pharmaceuticals, healthcare or even academia. Masters or PhDs are common for some roles, but not all, so make sure you do your research on this exciting sector.
Companies that offer great careers in science

At Publicjobs.ie, we are the centralised provider of recruitment, assessment and selection services across the Civil and Public Service. We are committed to providing a premier recruitment facility to our clients, including Government Departments, Agencies and Local Authorities, in order to successfully employ suitable candidates. Additionally, we deliver an effective gateway to identify suitable individuals for consideration by Ministers for appointment to State Boards. We provide an open and transparent recruitment process to identify top-quality candidates for public sector roles, with a strong reputation for independent and merit-based selection. We are privileged to support the Irish Government and our clients to deliver high-quality public services through the recruitment of a diverse, highly talented and committed workforce that reflects the diversity of the society that it serves.

Ask anybody about Intel and the first thing that comes to mind is chips. We’re extremely good at them – but really that’s only the tip of the iceberg. What we’re interested in is making the future better, more amazing for everyone on the planet

In a world full of generalists, NetApp is a specialist. We’re focused on one thing: helping businesses get the most out of their data. NetApp brings the enterprise-grade data services customers rely on into the cloud, and the simple flexibility of cloud into the data center

The Career Boost programme connects you to a real job with real support in either the Science, Engineering or Technology field in an innovative SME. Jobs can be based anywhere on the island of Ireland; you decide where you would like to work.

Founded in 2013, AbbVie is a global, research-driven biopharmaceutical company committed to developing innovative advanced therapies for some of the world’s most complex and critical conditions. The company now employs 2,600 people across eight sites in Ireland including Dublin, Cork, Sligo and Mayo.

First Derivative pushes projects further, faster, and always beyond expectations. We are a global provider of products and consulting services to the capital markets industry. We support institutions in designing, developing, implementing and supporting a broad range of mission critical data and trading systems across front, middle and back-office operations.

Kerry is the world’s leading taste and nutrition partner for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. We innovate with our customers to create great tasting products, with improved nutrition and functionality, while ensuring better impact for the planet.

Musgrave is Ireland’s leading food retail, wholesale and foodservice company. Together with our retail partners, we support more than 41,000 jobs, in more than 1,400 stores and offices, with combined total retail sales of €5.4 billion

At Publicjobs.ie, we are the centralised provider of recruitment, assessment and selection services across the Civil and Public Service. We are committed to providing a premier recruitment facility to our clients, including Government Departments, Agencies and Local Authorities, in order to successfully employ suitable candidates. Additionally, we deliver an effective gateway to identify suitable individuals for consideration by Ministers for appointment to State Boards. We provide an open and transparent recruitment process to identify top-quality candidates for public sector roles, with a strong reputation for independent and merit-based selection. We are privileged to support the Irish Government and our clients to deliver high-quality public services through the recruitment of a diverse, highly talented and committed workforce that reflects the diversity of the society that it serves.

Ask anybody about Intel and the first thing that comes to mind is chips. We’re extremely good at them – but really that’s only the tip of the iceberg. What we’re interested in is making the future better, more amazing for everyone on the planet

In a world full of generalists, NetApp is a specialist. We’re focused on one thing: helping businesses get the most out of their data. NetApp brings the enterprise-grade data services customers rely on into the cloud, and the simple flexibility of cloud into the data center

The Career Boost programme connects you to a real job with real support in either the Science, Engineering or Technology field in an innovative SME. Jobs can be based anywhere on the island of Ireland; you decide where you would like to work.

Founded in 2013, AbbVie is a global, research-driven biopharmaceutical company committed to developing innovative advanced therapies for some of the world’s most complex and critical conditions. The company now employs 2,600 people across eight sites in Ireland including Dublin, Cork, Sligo and Mayo.

First Derivative pushes projects further, faster, and always beyond expectations. We are a global provider of products and consulting services to the capital markets industry. We support institutions in designing, developing, implementing and supporting a broad range of mission critical data and trading systems across front, middle and back-office operations.

Kerry is the world’s leading taste and nutrition partner for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. We innovate with our customers to create great tasting products, with improved nutrition and functionality, while ensuring better impact for the planet.

Musgrave is Ireland’s leading food retail, wholesale and foodservice company. Together with our retail partners, we support more than 41,000 jobs, in more than 1,400 stores and offices, with combined total retail sales of €5.4 billion

At Publicjobs.ie, we are the centralised provider of recruitment, assessment and selection services across the Civil and Public Service. We are committed to providing a premier recruitment facility to our clients, including Government Departments, Agencies and Local Authorities, in order to successfully employ suitable candidates. Additionally, we deliver an effective gateway to identify suitable individuals for consideration by Ministers for appointment to State Boards. We provide an open and transparent recruitment process to identify top-quality candidates for public sector roles, with a strong reputation for independent and merit-based selection. We are privileged to support the Irish Government and our clients to deliver high-quality public services through the recruitment of a diverse, highly talented and committed workforce that reflects the diversity of the society that it serves.
Organisations actively seeking science graduates

#GradStories Naoimh O'Connor, Research Careers Manager, UCD


Careers for science graduates in Ireland
Guide to careers for science graduates; types of jobs in the science sector; career development for scientists.

Supported by:
AbbVie
Engineering +4

#GradStories Naoimh O'Connor, Research Careers Manager, UCD


Careers for science graduates in Ireland
Guide to careers for science graduates; types of jobs in the science sector; career development for scientists.

Supported by:
AbbVie
Engineering +4
