Research Support Officer – Administration, Infant Research Centre, School of Medicine and Health

Job title:

Research Support Officer – Administration, Infant Research Centre, School of Medicine and Health

Company:

University College Cork

Job description

Job Information Organisation/CompanyUniversity College Cork DepartmentHR Research Research FieldMedical sciences Researcher ProfileRecognised Researcher (R2) CountryIreland Application Deadline17 May 2024 – 12:00 (Europe/Dublin) Type of ContractTemporary Job StatusFull-time Hours Per Week39 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?Not funded by an EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?NoOffer DescriptionPosition SummaryThe INFANT Research Centre was established in 2013 and is dedicated to maternal and child health research. The overarching vision of INFANT is to advance maternal and child health translational research and to place Ireland to the forefront of this field. INFANT is hosted by University College Cork (UCC) and is focused on delivering scientific excellence and impact through a range of activities in academic, translational, and commercial areas. The INFANT team is a diverse group of clinicians and scientists who are supported by selected industry partners, international collaborators and business and regulatory advisors. The Centre is funded by a range of national and international funding agencies, EU, industry, and philanthropy. INFANT has a well-established Clinical Trials Platform which is underpinned by ISO 9001:2015 accredited Quality Management System.The INFANT Research Centre is now accepting applications for a full time Research Support Officer – Administration – Office Manager. The Office Manager will support the general administrative and office management functions of the INFANT Centre. The role requires significant Administrative and Office Management experience and excellent communication, IT and organisational skills.Project Title: Various INFANT ProjectsPost Duration: 12 Months (may be extended further)Salary: €45,000 gross per annum (personal rate)For an information package including further details of the post see .Informal enquiries can be made in confidence to Dr Eoghan McKernan, Operations Manager, INFANT Centre. Email:RequirementsSkills/QualificationsThe provision of high level administrative support in a complex research environment consisting of many interdisciplinary programme grants and multiple Principal Investigators is often associated with research expertise in the relevant research area.KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESADMINISTRATION

• To support the Director or Head of the Research area to achieve the agreed strategic and administrative goals of the research area.
• To support general operations functions at the INFANT Research Centre.
• To provide an effective administrative framework to support the ongoing development of the research project/area.
• To advise the Director/Head of the Research area of appropriate administrative structures and procedures to give effect to agreed and approved policies.
• To be responsible for the development and implementation of positive and appropriate administrative work practices at the INFANT Research Centre.
• To implement agreed policy and procedures including administration, personnel, and resources for the overall development of the research project/area.
• To manage the secretarial/administrative functions as required.
• To allocate, delegate and supervise work of the administrative staff, as is appropriate, ensuring its effective operation.

RESEARCH

• To provide specific technical inputs to the research agenda such as literature review, data analysis and preparing reports. Writing and contributing to research reports, policy briefs and other documents.
• To support activities of the research projects as required, such as assisting in workshops, producing written outputs, in conjunction with the Director/Head of the Research area.

POLICY ADVICE AND DISSEMINATION

• To present research results internally and externally at conferences, meetings, including preparing presentations.
• To disseminate research results through web pages, media conferences etc.
• To represent the research project/area at events, meetings, and networking.

FINANCE

• To administer financial and budgetary functions, including purchasing and cost controls in consumables, equipment, and part-time pay, in conjunction with the Director/Head of the Research area.
• To support researchers in the preparation of project proposals.
• Review and monitor the financial of all research grants and the overall research area.
• To propose strategic or operational priorities and to advise on achieving the effective and value-for-money allocation of budgets and resources.
• To ensure proper use of resources, compliance and integrity of systems in accordance with University policies, procedures and standards and in agreement with the Director/Head of the Research area.

PROMOTION/DEVELOPMENT

• To assist the Director/Head of the Research area with logistical planning of human, physical and financial requirements for the research project.
• To identify opportunities for external relationships and collaboration.
• To contribute to the development of the strong external links to business and industry.
• To contribute to the promotion and marketing of the research area.
• To produce, when required, appropriate promotional and marketing literature.

PERSONNEL

• To assist with the preparation of recruitment advertisements and job particulars for posts, scheduling interviews within the research area
• To assist with managing the administrative workloads to support the research project/area.
• To liaise with HR as required on research staff personal details and/or terms and conditions of employments for research staff contracts.
• To organise INFANT staff inductions, support the Garda Vetting process for staff and maintain staff training records.
• To support the Health and Safety functions within the INFANT Centre.

Health & SafetyIn addition to the statutory safety duties of all employees (as prescribed in safety legislation and the relevant local safety statement) each staff member is responsible for:

• Discharging any safety functions delegated to them by their Head of College / School / Department / Centre / Unit, in relation to the areas / activities under their control.
• Co-operating and assisting the University and the Head of College / School / Department / Centre / Unit in the discharge of their statutory safety responsibilities.
• Ensuring that all work under their control, is undertaken safely and without risk to health and complies with the provision of all relevant statutory legislation

Specific Requirements

• A graduate qualification in a field or discipline relevant to the area of investigation i.e. BSc, MSc, or PhD or other relevant qualification.
• At least 5 years Administrative and Office Management experience is essential.
• Proven experience of providing high level administrative support to a research project or in a research area.
• Demonstrable achievements in delivering results on a research project or in a research area.
• Ability to interact with stakeholders from a range of disciplines.
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent report writing, presentation and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken.
• Strong IT skills and experience using Microsoft Office, Microsoft SharePoint (or similar), finance and procurement systems.
• High level of initiative

Please note that Garda vetting and international police clearance check may form part of the selection process.Languages ENGLISHResearch Field Medical sciencesAdditional InformationAdditional commentsApplications must be submitted online via the University College Cork vacancy portal ( ). Queries relating to the online application process should be referred to , quoting the job-title and project name.Candidates should apply, in confidence, before 12 noon (Irish Local Time) on Friday, 17tth of May 2024No late applications will be accepted.Please note that an appointment to posts advertised will be dependent on University approval, together with the terms of the employment control framework for the higher education sector.UCC is committed to creating and fully embracing an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated. As a University we strive to create a workplace that reflects the diversity of our student population where people from a wide variety of backgrounds learn from one another, share ideas, and work collaboratively. UCC is committed to being an employer that recognises the value of diversity amongst its staff. We encourage applicants to consult our policies at and initiatives at and we welcome applications from everyone, including those who are underrepresented in the protected characteristics set out in our Equal Opportunities & Diversity Policy.UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CORK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYERWebsite for additional job detailsWork Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute University College Cork Country Ireland State/Province Cork City Cork GeofieldWhere to apply WebsiteContact State/ProvinceCork CityCork WebsiteStreetWestern RoadSTATUS: EXPIRED

Expected salary

€45000 per year

Location

Cork

Job date

Fri, 10 May 2024 02:44:16 GMT

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