12 Jan 2024
Job Information
- Organisation/Company
Trilateral Research Ireland and UK- Department
Innovation & Research- Research Field
Ethics in social sciences » Other- Researcher Profile
Recognised Researcher (R2)- Country
Ireland- Application Deadline
5 Feb 2024 - 17:00 (Europe/Dublin)- Type of Contract
Temporary- Job Status
Full-time- Hours Per Week
40- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
European Union / Next Generation EU- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No
Offer Description
Are you looking for your next career move in Research? Want to be a part of a team with great societal impact? Trilateral Research are looking to hire a Senior Research Analyst to join our Ethics, Human Rights & Emerging Technologies cluster.
As a part of our Research & Innovation team, you will work on the Horizon Europe VERITY project (deVEloping scientific Research with ethIcs and inTegritY), aimed at fostering public trust in science, develop & apply thought leadership towards the project’s objectives, and contribute to other research projects and activities. You will lead and contribute to research, business development activities and support knowledge sharing and training activities within the Ethics, Human Rights and Emerging Technologies Cluster. The successful candidate will have a meaningful opportunity to create tangible research-driven impact through their work.
Our company and what we do
At Trilateral Research , we provide ethical AI solutions for tackling complex social issues, from human trafficking and child exploitation, citizen security in crisis to pollution and climate change. We transform research into innovation and sustainable impact, focusing our efforts where we can enhance societal wellbeing.
We apply rigorous, cutting-edge research when developing and accessing new technologies to ensure they achieve sustainable innovation and measurable impact. Our teams include humanities specialists, social scientists, data scientists, ethical, legal and human rights experts who work across the technology-social disciplinary divide.
What else do I need to know?
Location: This position is open to candidates based in the Republic of Ireland
Contract type: Two-year fixed term employment contract
Start date: Jan/Feb 2024
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Hours: Full time
What are your responsibilities?
Project delivery
- Independently support the effective and timely coordination, management and delivery of outputs for the VERITY project, in direct communication with partners, team members, funders and external stakeholders
- Effectively manage the project, including identifying and resolving project-related issues and delivery risks in liaison with project team and clients
- Produce high-quality research outputs and deliverables in line with project deadlines
- Provide accurate and timely reports as project coordinator to the European Commission at designated milestones
- Represent Trilateral at project meetings and external events
- Collaborate with Research Finance for effective management of project resources, and timely and accurate reporting of budget
Research impact and strategic influence
- Deliver impact requirements and represent research projects externally in line with Trilateral and project goals
- Maintain and grow thought leadership, through publication, funding and interdisciplinary outputs, subject matter expertise and research-driven innovation
- Take initiative to enhance the profile of assigned projects and the company e.g., via peer-reviewed publications, popular press articles and presentations.
- Support cluster growth and cross-cluster initiatives that contribute to developing Human Rights Impact Assessment and Ethics-by-Design frameworks in relation to emerging technologies
- Collaborate with colleagues to align research and project exploitation with Trilateral’s strategic innovation needs
Business development
- Independently lead and/or contribute to successful and high-quality funding applications and/or tenders
- Grow and share knowledge of funding schemes and application processes e.g., Horizon Europe and commercial tenders
- Lead training and knowledge sharing activities
- Develop a network of contacts to promote and attract business to Trilateral
Team development
- Mentor project team and colleagues on project/subject matter expertise
Requirements
- Research Field
- Ethics in social sciences » Other
- Education Level
- PhD or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
Skills and experience you will bring to the role:
Interpersonal Skills
Essential:
- Strong and established verbal and written communication and presentation skills to effectively communicate both within Trilateral and externally across multi-national, multi-disciplinary and multi-sector research consortia, as well as external stakeholders and clients
- Proven ability to work as part of a research team, including a proactive approach to problem-solving
- Ability to collaborate effectively in a remote working environment
- Strong relationship-building and influencing skills
- Strong organization and planning skills
- Sharing TRI’s organizational values: Commitment to Excellence, Knowledge sharing, Adaptability, Mucking-in, Trust and Respect.
Desirable:
- Mentoring and team leadership skills
Professional knowledge and technical skills
Essential:
- Advanced understanding of issues relating to public trust in science and approaches to public policy engagement
- Strong research and analytical skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Knowledge/Experience in developing research proposals, funding relationships and/or tenders.
- Experience working in EU-funded projects
- Risk management skills
Desirable:
- Expertise in human rights, ethics of technology and/or STS
- Experience or knowledge of socio-technical innovation, systems thinking approaches, ethics-by-design and/or human rights impact assessment frameworks
Required education and experience
Essential:
- PhD or post-doctoral experience in a relevant subject
- Experience leading activities and producing outputs in a multi-stakeholder research project
- Proven track record building relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Desirable:
- Experience of engaging with policymakers, and developing policy recommendations (reports, briefs, executive summaries etc.)
- Experience leading work at the Work Package level in one or more EU-funded research projects
- Experience writing peer-reviewed publications and academic conference presentations
- Experience drafting and editing research funding proposals, especially for Horizon Europe
- Languages
- ENGLISH
- Level
- Excellent
- Research Field
- Ethics in social sciences » Other
- Years of Research Experience
- 1 - 4
Additional Information
Benefits
Our compensation package includes:
- Competitive salary
- Enhanced holiday entitlement increasing with service
- Company sick pay and family friendly pay
- Flexible working hours
- Remote working/working from home
- Enhanced pension scheme based on service
- Continuous career development
Eligibility criteria
How to apply?
Please submit both your CV and a cover letter, linking your experience to our requirements in order to have your application considered. References will be required prior to appointment and candidates must be eligible to work in the country the role requires.
We are an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We are a Disability Confident committed and Living Wage employer.
At Trilateral Research, we value privacy and data protection rights. We have a longstanding data protection culture and promote robust ethical standards in data management and research ethics. Please read our Recruitment Privacy Notice in relation to our recruitment activities before submitting your application to work with us.
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- Trilateral Research
- Country
- Ireland
- State/Province
- Munster
- City
- Waterford/Remote
- Geofield
Where to apply
- Website
https://trilateralresearch.com/careers#jobform-1539158
Contact
- State/Province
Munster- City
Waterford/Remote- Website
http://trilateralresearch.com
[email protected]
STATUS: EXPIRED