Research Programme Officer

School/Department:               Faculty Office - Faculty of Arts, Humanities & Social Science 

Job Category and Level:        Professional, Administrative & Support; Administrative 2

Hours of Post:                         35 hours per week

Closing Date:                           09-Apr-2026 12:00

The purpose of the role: 

The purpose of this role is to provide research development support to staff and researchers based in Trinity’s Social Science schools within the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (FAHSS) and those affiliated to the Trinity Research in Social Sciences (TRISS) entity. The post holder will provide dedicated research supports for researchers and staff applying for competitive funding opportunities particularly those within Horizon Europe but also including national funders. 

While this post holder will work primarily with researchers in social science schools and TRISS, funding opportunities may require that they frequently work together and as part of a wider team of research development professionals based across Trinity to optimize supports. These include a team of thirteen funding specialists in the TCD research development office (RDO), a number of locally based Research Project Officers (RPOs) and Research Ireland Centre funding managers. In particular the post holder will be expected to collaborate with the other RPO based in the Faculty, at the Trinity Long Room Hub (Institute of Arts and Humanities research) especially in the provision of direct supports to staff based in the School of Education and Law and to jointly organize events and training. 

In delivering supports its expected that the applicant will centralise the researcher experience, prioritize excellence in the delivery of services, is informed by evidenced-based best practice and values a culture of collaboration and mutual respect.

Qualifications 

• A university degree (or considerable experience in an academic environment) and, preferably a postgraduate degree, ideally in a discipline in the social sciences