Job Opportunities

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Notre Dame Research is hiring!

We are looking for talented employees who want their work to have meaning and impact. We are looking to fill a variety of remote, hybrid, and on-site roles in a number of areas of research administration. In addition to thoughtfully supporting our growing research programs, we are also looking to staff the implementation of a new, comprehensive electronic research administration system.

Our team is inspired by Notre Dame’s founder’s vision for the University to be “one of the most powerful means for doing good” in the world. Since our founding in 1842, Notre Dame has been at the forefront of innovation. Our researchers sent the first long-distance wireless transmission in the U.S., formulated synthetic rubber, and refined the principles of flight in one of the nation’s first wind tunnels. As a member of the esteemed Association of American Universities, Notre Dame’s research makes a difference, both at home and abroad. Building on the momentum of the $1 billion in research proposals recently submitted, annual research awards have topped $200 million for five straight years. Notre Dame’s campus, routinely ranked as one of the most beautiful in the United States, houses a state-of-the-art nanofabrication facility, seven particle accelerators, expansive museum and archival collections, and a cutting-edge 400,000-square-foot complex dedicated to science and engineering research.

In addition to top-notch facilities and a vibrant campus, a career at Notre Dame brings meaningful work, welcoming and collaborative colleagues, and an atmosphere that encourages learning, growth, and new ideas. The well-rounded benefits package includes excellent insurance, an on-site Wellness Center and pharmacy, exceptional educational and tuition benefits, generous retirement contributions, and more.

Come join the country’s top ranked Catholic university — and top ranked employer — by exploring our opportunities below and applying today!

About Notre Dame

The University of Notre Dame is a leading global Catholic research university located in South Bend, Indiana (USA). Inspired by its Catholic mission and founder Rev. Edward Sorin, C.S.C.’s vision for the University to be “one of the most powerful means for doing good” in the world, Notre Dame’s faculty and students pursue globally significant research, scholarship, and creative endeavor that advances discovery, fosters innovation, and drives lasting positive impact.

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About South Bend

The University of Notre Dame is deeply engaged with the vibrant and growing City of South Bend. South Bend offers many of the same amenities of larger cities but within a more accessible and affordable environment. South Bend delivers world-class entertainment: Broadway plays, historic museums and homes, outdoor festivals, and top-of-the- line sporting events are all available.

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Join NDR

To view all open staff positions at the University of Notre Dame, please visit the Notre Dame Careers website. On this page, there is also a sign up link for job alerts based on specific criteria, such as "research."

For faculty positions, please visit the Faculty Positions website.

Now Hiring: Postdoctoral Research Fellow

The University of Notre Dame's Environmental Change Initiative (ND-ECI) invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join the Notre Dame Global Adaptation Initiative (ND-GAIN), a leading global source of data and analysis on climate vulnerability and readiness.

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Now Hiring: Brand Execution Intern

The Brand Execution Intern will work up to 8 hours per week and support our digital presence by assisting in the maintenance and optimization of websites—ensuring timely research achievements, campus events, and funding opportunities are communicated effectively across our online channels.

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Now Hiring: Video and Photo Production Intern

The Video and Photo Production Intern will use University and NDR brand standards to produce content such as video scripts and shot lists, event photo albums, faculty/staff/student stories, video series, and any other videography and photography materials, as needed. Additionally, the intern will assist in all steps of the production process, including equipment management, pre-production, on-set production, and post-production, and work with other NDRC team members and interns to promote research, scholarship, and creative endeavor at the University of Notre Dame.

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