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Post Summary: The Research Development Office (RDO), Trinity Research, wishes to appoint an administrative officer (Research Funding Specialist, RFS) to provide research support and development activities mainly in the national (Irish) funding space.
More than 70% of College's Research income is derived from Irish sources.
The focus for this post will be funding from the Health Research Board (HRB).
The contract is a specified purpose contract linked to a secondment.
This role would be an excellent opportunity for someone looking to gain experience in research support and development.
Post status: Specific Purpose Contract The specific purpose of this contract is to fill a vacancy on a temporary basis, pending the return of the substantive postholder from authorised leave.
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: To assist the selection process, applicants should submit a Curriculum Vitae and a Cover Letter (1x A4 page) that specifically address how their experience meets the essential and desirable requirements for this job.
Applicants who do not address the application requirements above in their cover letter will not be considered at the short list stage.
Applicants should note that the interview process for this appointment may include the delivery of a presentation.
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) 21 January 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 the Head of National Funding, Camilla Kelly at E: Application queries about this post, please email the Recruitment Partner at E: and include the Competition ID number in the subject heading.
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