Research Project Manager (Parkinson’s Disease Research)

28 Feb 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

RCSI - Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland

Department

Human Resources

Research Field

Medical sciences » Health sciences

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Ireland

Application Deadline

2 Apr 2024 - 23:45 (Europe/Dublin)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Part-time

Hours Per Week

19.5

Offer Starting Date

28 Feb 2024

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?

No

Offer Description

Job Title: Research Project Manager (Parkinson’s Disease Research)

Department: Physiology & Medical Physics

Reporting to: Jochen Prehn

Location: 123 St Stephens Green

Contract/Duration: 36 Months (0.5FTE)

Remuneration: IUA Postdoctoral researcher Level 1 point 1

Closing Date: Tuesday April 2nd 2024

About Our Research

RCSI recognises that excellence in research is critical to the quality of its educational activities, its credibility, and, overall, to its mission to enhance human health. RCSI’s research strategy aims to build upon its strength in translational biomedical and clinical research to deliver transformational, high impact changes in health care. Targeting both Irish national and EU funding, along with increased collaboration with industry, is a major part of the RCSI research strategy. Forging increased collaboration between RCSI PIs and industry is of critical importance to achieving success in this area. RCSI is also committed to provide its researchers with the supports and developmental opportunities to enable them to continuously grow and support their overall career development.

Summary of Post

The objective of this post is to manage and co-coordinate the research, data management, dissemination and commercialization activities of the JNPD 4DPD-Omics Consortium, investigating molecular pathways in Parkinson’s Disease. This includes promoting the interaction of the academic partners and clinical partners of the Consortium and Prof Prehn’s team, to facilitate novel avenues of research support and industry-academia collaborations. The successful candidate will provide a high level function in the ongoing development, maintenance and completion of top-end academic and research collaborations.

Specifically, the duties of the post are:

• To promote activities of the 4DPD-Omics at all levels
• To assist the 4DPD-Omics coordinator and the 4DPD-Omics partners in implementing and executing the research and dissemination programme.
• Responsibility for drafting and updating Data Management Plans (DMPs) with assistance from the RCSI Research Data Officer.
• Organising and drafting reports for project deliverables.
• Providing support in the monitoring of progress of research activities
• Supporting and participating in the network research activities
• Complying with statutory legislation, RCSI and department rules and requirements in furtherance of your own and general staff welfare and safety
• Undergoing programmes of training and development as may be required from time to time
• Representing the best interests of the Department and RCSI at all times
• Performing such other duties as may be required from time to time

 

Requirements

Research Field

Medical sciences » Health sciences

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Qualifications – (Essential):

• A primary degree in Biological Sciences/Life Sciences/Health Sciences is essential or alternatively a degree in a related discipline is essential.
• A higher degree (e.g., PhD) and background in biomedical science and prior research and education managing skills is desirable.
• Experience in research management and its implementation, policies, dissemination and outreach activities and data management is of advantage
• Experience in IPR and commercialisation activities is of advantage
• Effective communications style
• Effective leadership qualities
• Proficiency in Computer/Presentation skills
• Ability to make decisions and meet deadlines
• Ability to work on one’s own initiative as well as in a team environment

Knowledge & Experience – (Essential):

• Experience working in a multidisciplinary environment with academic and clinical experts.
• Experience of managing research project grant applications
• Self-starter with the ability to work as part of a team
• Excellent interpersonal, influencing and negotiating skills
• Experience handling sensitive and confidential information
• An effective and clear communication style appropriate to audience and situation
• Strong evidence of ability to meet deadlines and attention to detail
• Experience in liaising with key project stakeholders
• Excellent IT and report-writing skills

Knowledge & Experience – (Desirable):

• Experience of working with patients and/or clinical settings
• Experience in developing PPI initiatives

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Excellent

Research Field

Medical sciences » Health sciences

Years of Research Experience

1 - 4

Additional Information
Benefits

Employee Benefits
RCSI make sure you have the resources you need to thrive by offering a wide range of benefits in areas including time away, finance, community, health, and well-being and insuring your financial future. Below are some additional benefits available to you as an RCSI employee:

• Minimum of 20 days annual leave, plus an additional 6.5 Privilege days for full time posts
• Flexible/hybrid working options for colleagues across many roles
• Additional leave options incl. paid maternity leave, paternity/parental leave, study leave
• 7% Employer pension contribution
• Onsite gym €10 per/mth incl. classes and PT sessions
• Childcare support 20% discount at Giraffe
• Free eye test and annual flu vaccination
• TaxSaver commuter tickets and Bike to Work schemes
• A site sustainability team focusing on the environmental initiatives;Green Campus Initiative ’
• Competitively priced café and restaurant
• Equality, Diversity & Inclusion forums, and network groups
• Employee assistance programme with Spectrum Life
• Learning and Development training programmes incl. LinkedIn Learning for career progression
• Discounted services incl. GP visits, 10% off dental, staff parking, mobile tariffs, Group Scheme discount on numerous brands
• Sports and social club incl. yoga, Pilates, fitness classes, Zumba, running club, social evenings, Summer BBQ
• Ticket Draws for events including; Rugby, Taste of Dublin, Dublin Horse Show, theatre, music & comedy events

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland

Country

Ireland

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://bit.ly/3SQbbf8

Contact

City

Dublin

Website

http://www.rcsi.ie/careers

Street

121/122 St. Stephen's Green

STATUS: EXPIRED