Reporting To: Profs Killian Hurley and Imran Sulaiman
Location: Education and Research Centre, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Beaumont Hospital, Dublin.
School (or department): Department of Medicine.
Contract type/duration: 1 year contract with an option to extend to 3-5 years.
Salary expectation: Starting at €48,000, aligned with IUA salary scales.
Closing date for applications: August 11th 2025.
Interview date: End of August 2025.
RCSI is a community of academic, research, clinical and professional staff working collaboratively to lead the world to better health. Here, you will thrive in an innovative and inclusive atmosphere and your personal development and wellbeing will be supported. We invite you to join us to help deliver on our exciting mission “To educate, nurture and discover for the benefit of human health”.
For each of the last six years, RCSI has been positioned in the Top 300 of universities worldwide in the Times Higher World University Rankings. We are proud that RCSI ranks fifth in the world for “Good Health and Well-being” in the Times Higher Education #SDG #SDG Impact Rankings 2024. This reflects our commitment to supporting people of all ages to live healthy lives and our work to promote the concepts of well-being and positive health. Our values of Respect, Collaboration, Scholarship and Innovation continue to unite and direct our purpose.
Innovating for a Healthier Future 2023-2027 is RCSI’s new five-year strategic plan. Through it, RCSI will enhance human health by meeting the health workforce needs of society, creating the insights and inventions that drive health improvements, and working in partnership with patients and the public in support of better health and well-being for all. The strategy unites the RCSI community in supporting the UN Sustainable Development Goals – with a particular focus on Goal 3, which targets good health and well-being. More details about RCSI can be found at www.rcsi.ie; in particular.
RCSI is a community of academic, research, clinical and professional staff working collaboratively to lead the world to better health. Here, you will thrive in an innovative and inclusive atmosphere and your personal development and wellbeing will be supported. We invite you to join us to help deliver on our exciting mission “To educate, nurture and discover for the benefit of human health”. We seek candidates whose experience to date has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to the “Race Equality Action Plan 2025-2029” at RCSI. Our students come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds. This makes our university stronger and ensures we hire the best talent.
Job Responsibilities:
Program Coordination and Support:
- Assist in the development and execution of research programme goals and timelines.
- Coordinate day-to-day operations of research projects, ensuring that all activities are aligned with project objectives.
- Manage biobank and sample sharing with collaborators, including liaising with the legal team regarding material transfer agreements, tracking shipping and submitting ethics agreements and amendments.
- Provide administrative support to researchers, faculty, and staff involved in research programmes and help to onboard new people and advertise new positions.
- Organise meetings, workshops, conferences and other events related to research activities.
Research Compliance and Documentation:
- Ensure all research programs comply with relevant regulations, ethical guidelines, and institutional policies.
- Maintain accurate records of research progress, meetings, budgets, and outcomes.
- Prepare and maintain documentation for research proposals, reports, and presentations.
Data Management and Reporting:
- Track and report on the status of ongoing research projects, ensuring key milestones and deadlines are met.
- Manage databases and biobanks related to research projects, ensuring data accuracy and availability.
- Prepare periodic reports for stakeholders, highlighting key findings, challenges, and recommendations.
Collaboration and Communication:
- Act as a liaison between researchers, external partners including patient charities, and other departments involved in research activities.
- Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders online, in social media, in print and in personal communications to ensure timely and efficient information flow.
- Assist in the preparation of presentations, grants, and other materials for conferences or funding opportunities.
Budget and Resource Management:
- Support budget development, tracking, and financial reporting for research programs.
- Assist in resource allocation and ensure that research teams have the necessary tools and materials to conduct their work.
Knowledge & Experience – (Essential):
Education: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Science, Research Administration, Business Administration).
Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience in research coordination, program management, or postdoctoral experience in a related scientific field.
Skills:
- Strong organisational abilities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent presentation and computer skills.
- Proficiency in digital tools and platforms for communication, collaboration, and presentation (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, Zoom).
- Experience developing and working with large datasets and databases
Personal Attributes:
- Experience working with database software (e.g. RedCAP)
- Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills.
- Able to prioritise tasks and manage time efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
- Enthusiastic, adaptable, and able to work in a collaborative environment.
Desirable Skills
- Experience in academic or scientific research settings is preferred.
- Familiarity with research compliance regulations (Research ethics committee, FAIR data, GDPR, etc.) is a plus.
We are all too aware that imposter syndrome and the confidence gap can sometimes stop fantastic candidates putting themselves forward, so please do submit an application — we’d love to hear from you.
Application Process
Please apply online through the RCSI careers portal on or before 11:45pm on 11th of August with your CV and cover letter.
Informal Enquiries:
Informal enquiries are invited in the first instance through Prof Killian Hurley or Prof Imran Sulaiman, Human Resources Department (email: [email protected], [email protected]). All applications for this post must be made through the career's webpage www.rcsi/careers. HR can arrange for relevant queries on the academic aspects of the role to be addressed by the hiring manager. Please note we do not accept CVs directly.
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