Job details Here's how the job details align with your profile.Pay €96,914–€125,148 a year
Location Dublin, County Dublin
Full job description About Trinity: Trinity 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.
Post Summary Reporting to the Director of Research, this newly established role will lead on core areas of the University's research strategy and policy activity.
The postholder will lead a team of five, setting strategic direction in areas of responsibility and managing priorities and delivery of workstreams and activities.
The post requires close collaboration with senior colleagues across the University to set ambition and determine priorities in relation to research strategy, policy, culture, profile, and reputation, and will be responsible for coordinating activities that deliver significant value to the University's research community.
Post status: Permanent Hours of Post: 35 hours per week
Salary: This appointment will be made on the Senior Administrative 3 Salary Scale (€96,914 - €125,148 per annum) at a point in line with current Government pay policy.
How to apply: To assist the selection process, candidates should submit a Curriculum Vitae and a Cover Letter (1 x A4) that specifically addresses the person specification requirements.
Applicants should clearly address their experience and how they obtained their knowledge in their application.
Candidates who do not address the application requirements in their cover letter will not be considered at the short list stage.
Applications must be submitted by the closing date specified through eRecruitment.
Informal enquiries about this post should be made to Sally Smith, Director of Research 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 with disabilities, those who may have had non-traditional career paths, and those who have taken time out for reasons including family or caring responsibilities.
We also welcome international applicants who have been displaced due to war.
Trinity College Dublin is Ireland's premier University.
We are an EU Sustainable Gender Equality Champion and hold an Athena Swan Silver award, recognising our ongoing work to advance gender equality within Trinity and in the Higher Education sector.
Trinity is committed to supporting work-life balance and creating a family-friendly working environment.
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