- 2 x Research Opportunities are available in the Institute of Food & Health,
University College Dublin.

- 1 x Postgraduate Research Studentship available in NUI Galway.

University College Dublin:-
1. MSc position in Food Preservation:-
2. Research Position - The combination of ultrasound and pulsed electric field
technologies for the treatment of milk.

1. MSc position in Food Preservation:-
The FHI at UCD will consist of up to 30 individual scientists/postgraduate students working on the development of milk based Functional Foods targeting health areas which include early infant development, metabolic syndrome, immunity/infection and colorectal cancer.

Please send your applications to Samara Freeman, Research Manager, Food for Health Ireland (samara.freeman@ucd.ie) University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4. Closing date 30th July 2010.

2. Research Position - The combination of ultrasound and pulsed electric field
technologies for the treatment of milk.

Further information:
Contact Dr. Francesco Noci by email at francesco.noci@ucd.ie (phone 7167603).


NUI Galway:-
Funded IRCSET Enterprise Postgraduate PhD Research Studentship available:-
- Short pulse laser structuring of polymer materials - NUI Galway & Creganna Tactx Medical

The project begins September 2010. Informal enquiries to Dr. Gerard O’Connor at gerard.oconnor@nuigalway.ie or Dr. Enda Keehan Creganna in Tactx Medical, enda.keehan@creganna.com.

To apply, please submit a detailed curriculum vitae and covering letter to Rebecca Nolan at rebecca.nolan@nuigalway.ie. Closing date: July 24th 2010.


Abbott Ireland, Vascular Division partner with IBEC Gradlink:-
Abbott Vascular are proud to announce they are now partnering with IBEC on their Gradlink programme. They are offering nine unpaid internship placements through this programme, eight in engineering and one in finance.

Further information on the programme can be found at www.ibec.ie/gradlink
All applications must be made via the Abbott website www.abbott.ie/careers.

  




1. Google
2. Central Bank of Ireland
3. Kerry Group
4. New Cummins
5. 2wheels.ie
6. Shanahan Engineering
7. Horizon Point

Google currently have multiple roles open across their Online Sales Group. The main position is for an Online Sales Account Manager.

The ideal Google profile:
- BA/BSc degree or equivalent with a strong academic background
- Self-starter, self-motivated, and capable of seeking additional selling opportunities
- Passionate about developing customer partnerships and sales
- Passionate about the internet.
- Fluency, written and spoken, in English and other selected language

Here are links with more information:
www.google.com/jobs/students/emea/busgen/sales/online-media-associate-programme-multiple-languages-available-eu-headquarters/index.html

www.google.ie/intl/en/jobs/dublin/adsales/am/online-sales-account-manager-multiple-languages-available-eu-headquarters/index.html
Lastly, a video on what working at Google is like can be viewed at www.youtube.com/watch?v=NB6-_AFNdUU


Career Opportunities for Graduates at The Central Bank:-

The Central Bank is currently recruiting, and are looking to recruit 60 high calibre graduates, with an initial intake commencing employment in October 2010. A minimum of a 2.1 honours degree is required. Applications are welcome from those who graduated in 2009 and expect to graduate in 2010.

Further information on the role and the application form candidates are required to complete is available by clicking www.candidatemanager.net/cm/micro/searchform.aspx?mid=YUYF&SCH=DGTD and selecting the search option. The closing date for receipt of applications is Wednesday 28th July 2010 at 5:00pm.


Kerry Group Graduate Programme:-
For a detailed overview of the Graduate Development Programme and the available roles, log onto www.kerrygroup.com


New Cummins Graduate and Placement Opportunities:-
Several opportunities across the Engineering/Business and Marketing functions, based in the UK.
Applications for these and other opportunities are invited via www.eujobs.cummins.com
Closing date is 31st July 2010 for Graduate roles and 25th July 2010 for the placement role.


2Wheels.ie - Retail Graduate Programme Opportunity:-
Graduate Programme: Retail Manager & Corporate Consultant, 1 year contract.

Remuneration: €20,000 p.a., bicycle worth €1,000 on staff purchase agreement, optional 2 week cycle tour in January 2011 through 4 countries.
Closing Date for applications is Friday 30th July 2010.
Ideally applicants should personally deliver a CV to 2Wheels.ie at 3 Sandymount Green, Sandymount, Dublin 4, for the attention of Mark Rudden. All enquiries to Brian McDermott on 086 3177 824.


Shanahan Engineering:-
Boiler Construction and Installation Specialists required for coal fired projects in China

If you have hands-on experience in Boiler Erection projects within thermal power plant environments particularly from India or China, please send your CV to Mark Walsh at Shanahan Engineering: mwalsh@shanahaneng.ie

To learn more please visit www.shanahaneng.com


Horizon Point:-
Marketing Co-Ordinator

Please e-mail CV and cover response to Barry Plunkett at barry@horizonpoint.ie or call 0864005998.

  The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) has introduced a fast-track route for MBA holders to become a CIMA qualified management accountant – the CIMA Masters Gateway (CMGA). Under the initiative, as a MBA holder you can study for one fast-track exam to gain the CIMA Advanced Diploma in Management Accounting qualification. This will then progress you straight through to CIMA’s strategic level of the CIMA Professional qualification.

The CIMA qualification is an internationally recognised qualification, which will add value to your existing MBA qualification; particularly with regard to the capabilities in applying an accounting and strategic lens across business.

This opportunity will be of interest to ambitious MBA holders who wish to leverage their current qualification, with the view to gaining an additional competitive edge and to maximising opportunities for business leadership roles and career advancement.

For further details, visit: www.cimaglobal.com/cmga

Frequently Asked Questions document is available on the website:
www.cimaglobal.com/en-gb/Study-with-us/Entry-routes/I-have-an-MBA/FAQ/

  The English Department of the European Commission's translation service is pleased to announce the launch of a short film explaining the work of a translator and how to apply for a job as a translator in the European Institutions. This film would be of interest to anyone considering a career in languages. It can be viewed at www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCq02VafLhU

Applications for the next recruitment competition can be made at www.eu-careers.eu from 13th July to 12th August 2010.

  Tá cúig scoláireacht dar luach €2,000 an ceann ar fáil do mhic léinn a chláraíonn ar an gcúrsa MSc i nGnó agus i dTeicneolaíocht an Eolais. Tá tuilleadh eolais faoin gcúrsa páirtaimseartha seo agus faoi Fiontar ar fáil ag:

www.dcu.ie/fiontar/scolaireachtai.shtml
Freastalaíonn mic léinn ar champas DCU ar 8 deireadh seachtaine sa bhliain, rud a thugann deis do dhaoine nach bhfuil ina gcónaí i mBaile Átha Cliath tabhairt faoin
gcúrsa. D'fhreastal mic léinn ó Luimneach, Corcaigh agus Lucsamburg ar an gcúrsa! Ba mhór agam dá scaipfeadh sibh an scéal!

Fiontar is offering five scholarships of €2,000 each for students undertaking the Irish-medium MSc in Business and IT. Further information on the part-time course and on Fiontar's work is available at: www.dcu.ie/fiontar/index_en.shtml
Students attend the DCU campus on 8 weekends per annum, allowing students who do not live near Dublin to attend the course. We have had students attend our part-time Masters programmes from places such as Limerick, Louth, Cork, Tipperary and Luxembourg!

  With flexible shifts available over 7 days and competitive bank rates, Vhi SwiftCare Clinics are seeking Bank Nurses with experience in any of the following areas:
- A&E
- Paediatrics
- Plaster/Casting skills
- Orthopaedics

Monday – Friday €22.80 per hour
Saturday & Sunday €28.50 per hour
Public Holidays €45.60 per hour

For further information please contact Ann Clarkin on 01 2993513 or by email to ann.clarkin@vhiswiftcare.ie

  The University has advertised a number of scholarships to launch its O'Hare Scholars PhD research scholarship programme.

In order to honour the contribution of its founding president Daniel O'Hare, and to respond to a number of national strategic priority areas, the University will fund a number of PhD research scholarships in the areas of Innovation, Sustainability, and Social Cohesion.

The University welcomes applications under these headings in all its disciplinary areas. Successful candidates will be known as O'Hare Scholars and will be paid a stipend of €16,000 for three years in addition to their fees.

The closing date for applications is July 31st and the successful candidates will be expected to begin their research in September. This information is now available on the graduate research webpage at
www.dcu.ie/research/graduate_research/danielohare.shtml


Arab Republic of Egypt – Scholarship offer to Irish Students:-

The Ministry of Higher Education in Egypt has decided to grant five scholarships to Irish students who wish to pursue their education in the field of Arabic studies.

All queries regarding this offer should be made directly to the Embassy of the Arab Republic of Egypt in Dublin, Tel (01)6606566/ (01)6606718.

  On Thursday 22nd July 2010, National College of Ireland www.ncirl.ie will host the dot conf, a free one-day web technology conference for people who work, rest or play with the internet.

The conference will act as a fresh gathering place for the broad spectrum of Ireland’s web community, where attendees will hear about the latest technologies, developments and industry news. There will be a strong focus on the practical applications of new and emerging web technologies with the speaker line-up including a combination of local heroes and international heavyweights.

The event is being run in partnership with the Irish Internet Association www.iia.ie. To register for your place at this free, one-day event check out
www.thedotconf.wordpress.com

Confirmed speakers include:
· Robin Blandford, Decisions for Heroes
· Dermot Daly, Tapadoo
· Andy Dowling, Digitary
· Mark Little, Storyful
· Keith Maycock, National College of Ireland
· Gerry Power, Sysco and IIA
· Martha Rotter, Microsoft
· Des Traynor, Contrast

This one day event takes place on Thursday 22nd July 2010 in National College of Ireland in Dublin’s IFSC. Further information, including booking details, can be found at the event website (above). You can also follow us on twitter at www.twitter.com/dotconf

  On 13th & 14th December Careers in Europe is organising a recruitment event for
internationally minded candidates! The event will take place in Brussels, Belgium.
The focus of this event will be on positions for graduates and young professionals.
The event will consist of face-to-face interviews, networking with top managers,
recruiters and candidates from all across Europe; individual coaching sessions,
career workshops and company presentations.

In Brussels the following companies will be keen on meeting you:
• Beiersdorf
• Bridgestone
• Cargill
• Crédit Agricole Group
• De Lage Landen
• MasterCard WorldWide
• Procter & Gamble

Are you a candidate with:
• an excellent academic track record
• fluency in English and another European language
• outstanding intellectual and interpersonal skills?

Then apply now on
www.careersineurope.com. Application deadline is 24th October
2010! For more information visit the website above, or send an email to info@careersineurope.com.