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Trinity College Dublin- an introduction Post Summary CHARM-EU at Trinity College wishes to appoint an administrative officer (CHARM EU Responsible Research Funding and Support Specialist, RRFSS) to pilot research support activities to further the development of the CHARM-EU Research and Innovation and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion related agenda.
The specific purpose of this employment is to support the piloting of an agreed set of activities aligned with the CHARM-EU Research and Innovation and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion related agendas.
The role requires piloting support to a number of agenda activities and, in particular, is directly linked to those piloting activities which Trinity is contributing to and whose longer-term requirements have yet to be evaluated.
This employment is not offered on an indefinite basis as the piloting activities associated with the role are expected to be completed within a defined period.
Furthermore, the position is funded by a none-core university funding stream, which is anticipated to cease within a finite period in line with the current overall CHARM EU alliance funding period.
Termination of this contract will occur upon completion of the work in which you are engaged in, or in the event of the funding stream terminating.
Post status: Specific Purpose Contract Hours of Post: 35 hours per week Salary: This appointment will be made on the Administrative 2 Salary Scale (€57,270 - €67,293 per annum) at a point in line with current Government pay policy.
monthly/weekly payscales.
( How to apply: In order to assist the selection process, applicants should submit a Curriculum Vitae and a Cover Letter (1x A4 page) that specifically address the following points in their application.
As required above, candidates must have experience of research or research administration experience as well as having knowledge of the EU research funding environment.
Applicants should clearly address this experience and how they obtained their knowledge in their application.
Candidates should Illustrate, through past example, their ability to work on their own initiative and resolve problems in the context of an intercultural and/or Trans/interdisciplinary research team environment.
Applicants should note that the interview process for this appointment may include the delivery of a presentation and may include a test of practical skills.
Applications must be made by the date and time specified.
Application will only be accepted by applying online through the Trinity Portal.
Closing Date: 12 noon (Irish Standard Time) 26th February 2025 - Any Applications which are still in progress at the closing time on the specified closing date will be automatically cancelled by the system.
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Informal enquiries about this post should be made to Conor Spillane, CHARM EU Project Manager at E: Application queries about this post, please email the Recruitment Partner at E: and include the Competition ID number in the subject heading.
At Trinity, we are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
Trinity welcomes applications from all individuals, including those applicants with disabilities, those who may have had non-traditional career paths, those who have taken time out for reasons including family or caring responsibilities.
We also welcome international applicants including those who have been displaced due to war.
Trinity College Dublin is Irelands premier University.
We are an EU Sustainable Gender Equality Champion and we hold an Athena Swan Silver award, recognising our ongoing work to advance gender equality both within Trinity and in the Higher Education sector.
Trinity is committed to supporting work-life balance and to creating a family-friendly working environment.