Senior European Research Development Officer

Research and Innovation Support

Higher Education in Ireland is continually evolving, with significant changes to research policy and research funding occurring both nationally and internationally. DCU’s institutional strategy will evolve and respond to this landscape while adhering to our core values as an institution of transformation. The research component of DCU’s mission is supported centrally by four core teams: Research Development, Research Support, Research Project Administration and Research Infrastructure. These teams facilitate excellent research and research impact, support the enhancement of DCU’s research reputation and strategic national and international partnerships, provide sector-leading and integrated professional support for DCU’s research communities and enhance our internal research policy and process landscape to ensure DCU’s research is conducted to the highest possible standards. Our fundamental objective is support DCU’s researchers to transform lives and societies locally, nationally and globally.

Role Profile

In accordance with the University’s commitment to enhance the research environment and deliver on the ambitious goals for socio-economic impact within its strategic plan, applications are sought for suitably qualified and highly motivated individuals for the position of Senior European Research Development Officer based in Research and Innovation Support (RIS), within the Office of the Vice-President for Research and Innovation. This function is envisaged be a key support for the DCU strategy for the Horizon Europe Programme (2021-2027).

The EU Research Development Officer will provide expert advice and guidance in the preparation of EU research funding applications, primarily in the Horizon Europe Programme. Through liaison with relevant colleagues the individual will deliver a strategy to help the University substantially increase its level of participation in EU Framework Programmes and will provide strategic support for developing EU research activity across the institution.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience Required

Applicants for the Senior European Research Development Officer must hold a primary degree or equivalent (NFQ Level 7) and have a minimum of three years’ relevant experience within a higher education, research funding or similar environment providing strategic support to researchers across pre-award stages of EU bid development.

Essential

• Extensive knowledge of current EU funding programmes with an emphasis on Horizon Europe.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.

Desirable

• PhD Degree.
• Experience contributing to the development of institutional funding strategies.
• Proven track record in EU research support, proposal development, and grant writing.
• Experience in the initiation and development of multi-institutional and international collaborative research proposals.
• An understanding of institution-level strategies to feed into and influence EU funding programmes.

Salary Scale: Professional 6 Salary Scale - €58,408.00 - €83,204.00

Closing date: Monday, 5th June 2023.

Application Procedure:

Applications should be submitted by e-mail with your completed application form to [email protected]  

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