Senior Research Co-Ordinator The School of Nursing and Midwifery

Job title: Senior Research Co-Ordinator The School of Nursing and Midwifery

Company: University College Cork


Job description: Job Information Organisation/CompanyUniversity College Cork DepartmentHR Research Research FieldMedical sciences » Other Researcher ProfileLeading Researcher (R4) PositionsOther Positions CountryIreland Application Deadline14 Aug 2025 – 12:00 (Europe/Dublin) Type of ContractTemporary Job StatusFull-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?NoOffer DescriptionFunded by Horizon Europe under the EU Cancer Mission, TRANSCEND-XR is an innovative project aiming to co-create and evaluate a digital health intervention using Extended Reality (XR) to support adolescent and young adult testicular cancer survivors across Europe.The TRANSCEND-XR intervention will improve awareness of late effects, address unmet supportive care needs, and enhance quality of life. Co-developed with survivors, care partners, and healthcare professionals, TRANSCEND-XR will be evidence-based, ethically grounded, and scalable in real-world settings. More information on the project can be found here:The Senior Research Coordinator will serve as the Project Manager for the TRANSCEND-XR project. In this capacity, they will be primarily responsible for overseeing and executing the project in close collaboration with the Principal Investigator/Project Coordinator and research teams spanning 12 European countries. Their role will encompass comprehensive project management duties, as well as active involvement in the scientific aspects of the project, including data collection, analysis, and data management.The Senior Research Coordinator will have extensive Post-Doctoral/Postgraduate research experience as well as experience in the management and administration of large, multi-stakeholder, research projects with a working knowledge of healthcare research (preferably focused on cancer) and/or research funding agencies such as Horizon Europe, Health Research Board, and/or Research Ireland, among others.Project Title: Co-creation and implementation of an intervention to improve the understanding of TesticulaR cANcer late effects and unmet Supportive CarENeeDs of adolescent and young adult survivors using eXtended Reality: TRANSCEND-XRPost Duration: 36 MonthsWhere to apply WebsiteRequirementsResearch Field Medical sciences » Other Education Level Master Degree or equivalentSkills/QualificationsThe School of Nursing and Midwifery is now seeking a dynamic candidate for the key position of Senior Research Coordinator to ensure the smooth and efficient day-to-day operations of the department, to manage and ensure full implementation of the school’s policies and procedures, and to engage effectively with our key stakeholders and funders. The Senior Research Coordinator is a key position within the school to ensure the smooth and efficient day-to-day operations of the unit (recruitment and HR, labs, infrastructure and equipment), to manage and ensure full implementation of the school policies and procedures, and to engage effectively with key stakeholders and funders. The Senior Research Coordinator will work closely with the PIs and management teams to contribute operational expertise in the development and implementation of organisational strategies, policies, practices, projects, delivery of KPIs, reporting and the development of funding proposals. As a member of the Management Team, the Senior Research Coordinator will be expected to contribute to the development and implementation of school strategy and to contribute to business development. The Senior Research Coordinator will also play a key role in the implementation of the school’s reporting schedule in line with its research programme, ensuring that the scope and timelines of all research projects are on schedule, and that the school complies fully with mandatory reporting requirements.He/She will also manage the strategic allocation of human resources, and management of the Lean Management System for the platform, including oversight and preparation of applications.The Senior Research Coordinator may be asked to support other aspects of the school’s 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 Senior Research Coordinator will act as the Project Manager. They will work closely with the Principal Investigator/Project Coordinator and wider management team to ensure all operational, administrative, and compliance functions within the EU-funded TRANSCEND-XR project are being properly executed in accordance with best practices. This will include the following duties:

• Take responsibility for the ongoing development and implementation of the TRANSCEND-XR project operational management systems, policies, procedures and best practices.
• Identify and implement efficiencies and improvements within TRANSCEND-XR’s operational processes and procedures.
• Oversee the daily operational management of the HR aspects of the TRANSCEND-XR project, including staff recruitment, onboarding and induction, and other aspects of administration and ensuring all such activities are in compliance with UCC policy in this regard.
• Help to coordinate recruitment processes, including cost analysis of posts to be advertised and liaison with UCC HR, as well as relevant School/College Offices.
• Maintain and develop the Quality Management System/EU Portal for the TRANSCEND-XR project, including oversight and preparation of applications and reports;
• Work with the department lab manager to manage the project and to continuously improve the suite of SOPs relating to lab procedures as well as health and safety, ensuring full compliance.
• Lead and coordinate the preparation and submission of annual and other reports to the European Commission, and other funders as appropriate, ensuring timely and accurate receipt of required information from researchers across all partner institutions.
• Track project timelines, tasks, deliverables, milestones, impact, and other metrics/KPIs across various domains.
• Manage the preparation of the project’s reporting materials for internal and external accountability processes, specifically the management of the project’s reporting and input of data to the European Commission’s portal.
• Facilitate the development of future funding proposals and the growth of national and international research partnerships. Work with the Principal Investigator/Project Coordinator to support the development and tracking of research grant proposals.
• Work in partnership with other groups at UCC and partner countries, and other key partners, to realise opportunities for the unit.
• Assist in the preparation and dissemination of project information and promotional material for stakeholders, including but not limited to newsletters, annual reports, peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, and patient and public engagement activities.
• Work with the project’s Business Development team to develop relationships with industry and assist in the management of existing industry partnerships.
• Deputise for the Principal Investigator/Project Coordinator and/or Work Package leads at UCC as required.

Specific RequirementsEssential criteria

• A PhD or postgraduate qualification in a relevant field or discipline.
• At least 10 years extensive management experience in a research-active entity, to include human resources management and experience of managing a team in a research environment.
• Excellent programme management skills and a demonstrated track record of managing multiple projects with evidence of good management practice.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in order to communicate effectively with staff, students and stakeholders.
• Ability to develop good working relationships.
• Experience of working in a multidisciplinary research team environment and working with people from a wide range of cultures.
• Capacity to manage and prioritise a high workload, with a track record of delivering results under pressure and on time.
• Excellent IT skills including, for example, MS Office and spreadsheet packages, and SmartSimple platforms.
• Demonstrated experience in team-building and problem solving.
• Experience in dissemination (e.g., the generation of newsletters, annual reports, outreach materials, peer-reviewed publications, and patient and public engagement activities).

Desirable criteria

• Qualification in Lean Management or similar.
• Track record in raising/managing research grant income from national and European funding bodies.
• Experience of budget management and managing industry collaborations in a research environment.
• A broad understanding of Cancer Research and related fields including an appreciation for the needs, priorities and associated challenges for industry researchers within this sector.
• A good understanding of the research funding environment in Ireland, Europe and further afield.
• Familiarity with the process of translating scientific research into application via commercialisation, policy formation, public engagement etc.
• Knowledge of IP protection, academic publication and other established methods of disseminating and commercialising research outputs.
• Experience in the generation of newsletters, annual reports and outreach materials

Languages ENGLISHResearch Field Medical sciences » OtherAdditional InformationWork Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Chief People & Culture Office Country Ireland City 088093 GeofieldContact CityCork WebsiteStreetWestern Road E-Mailmsaab@ucc.ieSTATUS: EXPIREDShare this page

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Job date: Sun, 27 Jul 2025 01:16:25 GMT

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