Job Title: Head of Research Governance, Ethics and IntegrityPay Scale: Administrative 1Trinity is Ireland’s leading university and is ranked 87th in the world (QS World University Rankings 2025). Founded in 1592, the University is steeped in history with a reputation for excellence in education, research, and innovation, which has been inspiring generations of thinkers for over 400 years.Post Summary:The Head of Research Governance, Ethics and Integrity is a newly established strategic leadership role reporting to the Director of Research of Trinity Research. Working within Trinity Research’s Senior Leadership Team, the post holder will foster and embed a thriving culture of research integrity across the University’s Faculties and professional services units, helping to ensure that all research is performed to the highest standards and in an ethically robust manner.The postholder will lead a team of three – the Research Ethics and Integrity Officer and the Clinical Sponsorship and Regulatory Affairs function – providing strategic leadership to the university’s research governance, ethics and integrity structures. They will work across all Faculties, Schools and professional units, providing specialist and pragmatic advice and guidance to university staff on all matters relating to research integrity, research governance and research ethics. They will be responsible for ensuring that processes and training are in place to support researchers and students to conduct research that complies with legislation, external regulations, research policies and good research practice. They will be responsible for reviewing the university’s relevant suite of policies, implementing changes and developing new ones as required.Post status: PermanentHours of Post: 35 hours per weekSalary: This appointment will be made on the Administrative 1 (Points 1-6), Salary Scale (€69,545- €110,118 per annum) at a point in line with current Government pay policy.How to apply:In order to assist the selection process, applicants should submit a Curriculum Vitae and a Cover Letter (1 to 2 A4 page(s)) that specifically address the following points in their application.Applicants should clearly address their experience and how they obtained their knowledge in their application.Illustrate, through past example, their ability to work on their own initiative and resolve problems.Applicants who do not address the application requirements above in their cover letter will not be considered at the short list stage. Applications must be submitted by the closing date specified through eRecruitment. Any Applications which are still in progress at the closing time on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system.Informal enquiries about this post should be made to Sally Smith - Sally.Smith@tcd.ieApplication queries about this post, please email the Recruitment Partner at E: recruit@tcd.ie 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 whom have been displaced due to war.Trinity College Dublin is Ireland’s 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.
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