Trabajo de director del departamento de investigación/directora del departamento de investigación en Dublin (Irlanda)

Reporting directly to the Research and Policy Director, the Head of Research will lead the implementation of the research strategy, supporting the centre’s mission through providing an evidence base to inform circular economy policy and everyday practices within Ireland and internationally. The role involves working with academic, industry and policy partners. This is a pivotal role in the Rediscovery Centre as contributing to policy, research and knowledge is at the heart of everything we do and key to developing the circular economy in Ireland.

Research expertise, attention to detail, excellent interpersonal skills, a can-do attitude and team working skills are essential. Flexibility with regard to time commitment is required with the expectation of occasional evening and weekend work.

The role will include but will not be limited to:

    Supporting the Research and Policy Director to develop and implement the centre’s research strategy, building on organisational expertise and responding to European and national research and policy developments

    Leading a team of professional research staff  

    Informing research needs and supporting the translation of the Centre’s research into policy recommendations  

    Building on, and developing, strong relationships with academic institutions, research performing organisations and industry partners to identify emerging research needs and collaboration opportunities

    Managing research project proposals, funding applications and submissions for awards at EU and national level  

    Coordinating the team’s project management and administration for research projects including:

    Internal & external communications & reporting

    Stakeholder management

    Delivery of oral and written communications

    Financial control and budget management

    Preparation of technical and financial reports

    Managing research staff resources effectively, ensuring the efficient allocation of resources to achieve research strategy objectives

    Communicating research projects through key networks, conferences and journals within Ireland and the EU  

    Representing the Centre on national platforms, representative bodies, at meetings, conferences and events

    Undertaking other duties as may be reasonably required and which are consistent with the general level of responsibility of this job

Role Requirements

Essential:

    A relevant third level qualification to masters level or higher

    Minimum of 4 years experience in research  

    Minimum of 4 years project management experience and ability to demonstrate skills development within a similar role

    Experience in primary and secondary data collection/analysis

    Experience in writing funding proposals and working within the terms of such proposals

    Experience in dissemination of research

    Previous experience of building and managing effective project teams

    Proficient in the use of IT and programmes including Microsoft Office (Work, Excel, PowerPoint), MS Project (desirable), Google