Senior Research Co-Ordinator (Cancer Research Programme Manager) Cancer Research @UCC

15 May 2023
Job Information

Organisation/Company

University College Cork

Department

Cancer Research @UCC

Research Field

Medical sciences » Medicine

Researcher Profile

Leading Researcher (R4)

Country

Ireland

Application Deadline

8 Jun 2023 - 12:00 (Europe/Dublin)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

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

3.5 Year Specific Purpose Whole Time Appointment
 
Cancer Research @UCC is now seeking a dynamic candidate for the key position of Cancer Research Program Manager (Senior Research Manager) to ensure the smooth and efficient day-to-day operations of the Cancer Research @UCC and the UCC Cancer Trials Group, to manage and ensure full implementation of Cancer Research @UCC policies and procedures, and to engage effectively with our key stakeholders and funders.
 
The Cancer Research Program Manager will support the Director of Cancer Research @UCC to achieve the agreed strategic and administrative goals of the Centre and the UCC Cancer Trials Group, and will serve as the primary interface between the Facility and UCC. S/He will provide high level coordination to several academic research projects to maximise outputs and synergies and will ensure the research work within the centre meets good practice and data protection standards. The Cancer Research Program Manager will oversee the day-to-day operations of the Centre, infrastructure and equipment, in collaboration with technical and administrative staff, in accordance with UCC requirements and other relevant legislation and is responsible for implementing the UCC Health and Safety protocols across the Centre and affiliated sites.  
 
The Program Manager will be expected to contribute to the development and implementation of Cancer Research @UCC strategy and to contribute to business development. The Program Manager may be asked to support other aspects of the Cancer Research @UCC work when relevant and the appointee will be expected to have a flexible approach in this regard. The ideal candidate will be proactive, enthusiastic, very organised and capable of managing a heavy and diverse workload. She/He will be able to work under pressure and be able to effectively manage many competing demands simultaneously. 
 
The Program Manager will have a minimum of 3+ year post graduation experience of providing high level administrative and project management support to a research centre, programme and/or in a research area. Healthcare and/or clinical research experience preferred. It is preferable that the candidate have experience in the cancer research space and in initiating and coordinating multicentre studies. 
 
For an information package including full details of the post, selection criteria and application process see www.ucc.ie/hr/vacancies .  The University, at its discretion, may undertake to make an additional appointment(s) from this competition following the conclusion of the process.
 
Informal enquiries can be made in confidence to Prof Roisin Connolly Email: [email protected] .  Further information on the Department is available at www.ucc.ie/cancer-research  
 
Salary: € 83,000 p.a. (Personal Rate)

Requirements
Additional Information
Additional comments

Applications must be submitted online via the University College Cork vacancy portal (https://ore.ucc.ie/ ). 
Queries relating to the online application process should be referred to [email protected] , quoting the job-title and project name.
 
Candidates should apply, in confidence, before 12 noon (Irish Local Time) on Thursday, 8th June 2023
 
No late applications will be accepted.
 
Please note that an appointment to posts advertised will be dependent on University approval, together with the terms of the employment control framework for the higher education sector.
UCC is committed to creating and fully embracing an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated.  As a University we strive to create a workplace that reflects the diversity of our student population where people from a wide variety of backgrounds learn from one another, share ideas, and work collaboratively. UCC is committed to being an employer that recognises the value of diversity amongst its staff.  We encourage applicants to consult our policies at https://www.ucc.ie/en/edi/policies/ and initiatives at https://www.ucc.ie/en/edi/implementation/ and we welcome applications from everyone, including those who are underrepresented in the protected characteristics set out in our Equal Opportunities & Diversity Policy.
 
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CORK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER
 

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

UCC

Country

Ireland

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://ore.ucc.ie/

Contact

City

Cork

Website

http://www.ucc.ie/en/

Street

Western Road

STATUS: EXPIRED